Digital Issue 13

Digital Issue 13, Oct 2025
ETHOS Digital Issue 13

In this digital edition of ETHOS, Li Hongyi debunks innovation myths; CSC's OD experts shares tips to bridge Boomers and Gen Zs in the workplace; CSC researchers talk trust by design in AI-driven governance approaches; and LGP participants advocate greater empathy in a tech-forward world.

Editorial

by Alvin Pang

This digital edition of ETHOS brings you expert views that reframe conventional perspectives on the work of public service as the world faces dizzying changes in work culture, technology and governance norms.

How To Be Innovative

by Li Hongyi

The Director of GovTech’s Open Government Products (OGP) team highlights what it really takes to make new things happen — and why we should.

AI in Government: Trust Before Government

by Chelsea Ong and Vernie Oliveiro

Ethical guardrails, data protection and other safety assurances will support broader adoption and public confidence of AI use in government.

ETHOS Roundtable: Humanising Government in the 21st Century

with Patricia Yvonne Mangrobang Caunan, Hatem Amer and Mzukisi Qobo

Three veteran public sector practitioners highlight the importance of transparency, partnership and empathy in upholding the compact between a government and its people, in an increasingly fractious world.

Under One Roof: Leading a Generation-Inclusive Workforce

by Kok Sheu Sum and Khoo Ee Wan

The challenge is how to engage and include the different views that a multi-generational workforce may have about what is work, how we work, and why we work.