Thoughts of a young public officer.
Getting fellow public officers to talk to one another more is how I describe
my work to friends. They usually respond with: “Wah, your work sounds
fun and easy.” Well, I’d agree with “fun” – my job involves much creativity and
my department has a bunch of cool people – but it’s hardly “easy”! A simple
test will tell: Look to the left page, find the word “Cube” and ask yourself how
often you or your colleagues tap on the platform. While internal engagement has
increased over the years, there’s still much to do to build a close-knit community
that engages in quality conversations. The challenge is for officers to see the
long-term value of such chats in generating better ideas, beyond just completing
their everyday tasks. Nevertheless, having a team of passionate peers and leaders
still makes this an awesome journey!
– Katie Phon, Senior Executive (Engagement & Publicity), PS21 Office, Public Service Division