On 14th November, CloudyIT proudly hosted its inaugural DisGovery Day at Taunton Town Council’s new offices. Designed as an exclusive in-person training and experience event for our valued customers, the day proved to be a resounding success! Bringing together council clerks, finance officers, and digital champions, this event was all about empowering councils to excel in digital governance and financial management.
A Packed Day of Insights and Innovations
The day began with a warm welcome over coffee and refreshments, setting the stage for an engaging and informative experience.
Morning Sessions: Focus on Decisions and GovFinance
The morning sessions were split into two focused tracks:
Decisions:
Participants explored powerful new features, including converting documents to PDF directly in Decisions, managing meeting series, capturing votes seamlessly, and accessing detailed voting reports. The hybrid meeting demonstrations were particularly well-received, showing how to join remo’s te meetings using the Decisions App and Teams integration.
GovFinance:
Finance professionals dove into the functionalities of GovFinance, covering topics like bank reconciliation, invoice and document capture, and ESG sustainability reporting. Practical guides and one-on-one support ensured attendees left with actionable insights.
Lunch and Leadership
A highlight of the day was a special session on Leadership and Resilience led by the inspiring Fran Borg Wheeler. Fran provided practical strategies for staying effective in challenging times—a vital skill for council officers.
Afternoon Sessions: AI-Powered Governance
In the afternoon, we turned our attention to the future of governance with a hands-on workshop on AI tools:
- Using GovAssist for grant applications, budget analysis, and forecasting.
- Insights into leveraging AI-driven data analysis to inform council decisions and improve operational efficiency.
Attendees explored how these cutting-edge technologies can streamline their workflows, save time, and help councils achieve greater transparency and accountability.
Closing Discussions
The day wrapped up with an interactive Q&A session led by our Sector Digital Champions, providing valuable insights and feedback that will shape future events.
Feedback and Moving Forward
The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive. Many highlighted the practical demonstrations of Decisions and GovFinance, as well as the engaging discussions around AI tools. Here are a few comments:
- “The AI session was incredibly informative. We’ll definitely be making use of these tools.” – Cliff Spong, Teignmouth Town Council
- “A friendly and informative atmosphere with actionable insights.” – Oli Hendy, Taunton Town Council
Driving Future Events
At CloudyIT, we’re committed to supporting councils through our three pillars:
- Sector Digital Champions: Building networks to drive digital innovation.
- Comprehensive Training: Offering accessible, impactful online and in-person sessions.
- Cutting-Edge Technology: Equipping councils with tools like GovSuite, AI solutions, and tailored IT services.
