#81: Kevin Gilbertson, CIO, State of Montana - Workforce of the Future: Growing Your Public Sector Alumni

We cover Kevin's unique perspectives on the benefits of private sector experience in the public sector, utilizing internship opportunities to create a culture of alumni who want to return and serve, Montana's Digital Challenge, and the low code, no code strategy.

Connect with Kevin Gilbertson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgilbertson/

Timestamps

0:00 Intro

00:50 Kevin shares his background in the private sector and how having a non-exclusively public sector background can benefit persons in CIO roles

09:37 Kevin discusses how onboarding people into the Public Sector through internship and apprenticeship opportunities can be a win-win

11:19 It's not just about pay: Kevin relates how the ability to impact citizens' lives for the better brings value beyond monetary compensation

13:34 Send them out and welcome them back- Kevin talks about the importance of creating an "alumni" mindset that encourages former employees to want to come back when they are ready to serve again

18:58 How incorporating learning-based goals alongside results-driven goals can produce better overall outcomes

19:59 What is the Montana Digital Challenge and the next steps being taken towards going 100% digital?

26:32 The low code, no code strategy and how it's being implemented in Montana

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