Civil Service needs ‘innovators and disrupters’, McFadden says

The video discusses the impact of disruptive companies like Airbnb, WhatsApp, and Spotify, highlighting their role in transforming industries. It introduces a government initiative with a £100 million innovation fund to create test and learn teams across the UK, focusing on temporary accommodation and family support. The video calls for innovators to join the #10 Innovation Fellows program, offering technologists a chance to work in government for a limited time. The program aims to attract talent from the private sector to solve public challenges, emphasizing the importance of innovation in public service.

Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as a disruptor in the video?

• Netflix

• Spotify

• WhatsApp

• Airbnb

What is the primary goal of the 'test and learn' teams mentioned in the video?

• To increase government revenue

• To develop new entertainment platforms

• To reduce costs and improve service outcomes

• To expand international trade

In which cities will the first wave of 'test and learn' teams be deployed?

• London, Birmingham, Glasgow, and Cardiff

• Manchester, Sheffield, Essex, and Liverpool

• Oxford, Cambridge, York, and Newcastle

• Bristol, Leeds, Edinburgh, and Belfast

What is the duration of the 'tour of duty' for the #10 Innovation Fellows program?

• 12 or 18 months

• 18 or 24 months

• 6 or 12 months

• 3 or 6 months

What challenge does the government face in attracting technologists to the public sector?

• Lack of interesting projects

• High salaries in the private sector

• Limited career growth opportunities

• Insufficient training programs