LGAQ Lab Notes

Lab Notes is the LGAQ Lab podcast, bringing Queensland councils the latest developments in emerging technology and innovation. In every episode, we break down three important stories from the world of AI, digital technology and emerging innovation, explaining what they mean for local government and how they could improve the way councils work. From AI and machine learning to practical digital tools and real-world case studies, Lab Notes helps you stay informed without the technical jargon. If your council has a challenge that could benefit from innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Get in the touch with the LGAQ Lab at lgaqlab@lgaq.asn.au

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  Better Data, Safer Roads, New Rules

  Aug 12, 202613 minS1

  <p>Welcome back to Lab Notes. It's been quiet for a while, but the show returns with a refreshed format: three stories from the innovation and technology space, broken down for what they actually mean for councils across Queensland. Host Matt Oxlade leads the LGAQ Lab, the innovation arm of the Local Government Association of Queensland, helping councils co-design low-cost, high-impact pilot solutions to their biggest problems.</p><p>This episode covers:</p><p><b>AI and wildlife monitoring.</b> Councils collect enormous volumes of environmental data, animal surveys, threatened species assessments, vegetation mapping, camera trap images, but turning that...

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  What do councils need to be comfortable with a pilot? (Featuring Cr Peter Mitchell)

  Nov 22, 202235 minS0

  <p>Cr Peter Mitchell is a councillor for Division 2, Cleveland & North Stradbroke Island, and a passionate advocate for innovation in Redland City Council.<br/><br/>In this episode, Cr Mitchell speaks about how Redland City Council has adopted innovative practices, how he feels the LGAQ Lab could support councils, what an innovative project needs to have to be considered viable for councils to trial, and lots more. <br/><br/>Tracy and Matt also share an update on the LGAQ Lab and  what the initial reactions have been from those that have been given tours. </p>

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  Do shared spaces drive innovation, community and culture? (Featuring Jenine Beekhuyzen)

  Aug 21, 202237 minS0

  <p>Jenine Beekhuyzen is the powerhouse behind the Tech Girls Movement Foundation, a not-for-profit assisting young female entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams in the tech industry. <br/><br/>In this episode Jenine speaks about the goal of Tech Girls, how she continues to engage and inspire the girls to realise their goals, how shared spaces serve innovation and community, and how the Tech Girls workshops continue to inspire generations of young women in tech.<br/><br/>Tracy and Matt also speak about how the LGAQ Lab needed to change before the doors were even open.<br/><br/><b>More about...

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  What we learned in our past lives delivering digital projects in local government (featuring Dr Nicholas O'Donnell, pt. 2)

  Jul 13, 202231 minS0

  <p>Dr Nicholas O'Donnell talks about the importance of genuine executive buy-in, psychological safety, leading with empathy and gamification. Dr Nicholas O'Donnell now works as the Director of Digital Experience with Codex Consulting Group to help businesses achieve new levels of digital outcomes. Find Dr Nicholas O'Donnell on LinkedIn.<br/><br/>Tracy and Matt also talk about why the word innovation is scary.<br/><br/><b>More reading Dr O'Donnell references</b><br/><br/>Morle, Phil. "The 16 Elements of Pollenizer’s Innovation System"<br/>https://startupsventurecapital.com/the-16-elements-of-pollenizers-innovation-system-1de2df0a7870<br/><br/>Eggers, William D., and Joel Bellman. "Th...

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  Creating opportunities to engineer serendipity (Featuring Cat Matson)

  Jun 14, 202240 minS0

  <p>We met Cat Matson when she was in the role of Chief Digital Officer of Brisbane, and have been inspired by her digital leadership ever since. In this episode, Cat speaks to us about the organic collaboration, how our space can engineer serendipity and the importance of considering the 'what's in it for me' question when designing projects.<br/><br/>View Cat's LinkedIn or visit Impactful Presenters. <br/><br/>Tracy and Matt also some of the pain points in building the LGAQ Lab.</p>

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