Reimagining Government

Storytelling and government

Reimagining Government

Show Notes

Stories can change lives, communities, and systems.

In this episode, we explore how telling and listening to stories can help to reimagine government.

We’ll hear about how one man’s story of caring for his mother ignited a cultural shift in how stories are embedded in Scottish public services, and how a controversial fruit is helping to break down barriers between communities in Indonesia.

This special episode is part of the Digital Kick-off for the Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2024. #cbf2024

Featured in this episode:

Adrian Brown (Host) - Executive Director, Centre for Public Impact Rosie McIntosh (Host) - Global Director, Storytelling and Communications, Centre for Public Impact Tommy Whitelaw, National Lead, Person Centred Voices, The Health and Social Care Alliance Ima Abdulrahim, Co-Founder and Co-Director, Cerita Caravan

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