#144 Manchester & Drees & Sommer: Digital Strategy…
In this episode, Sherelle Fairweather , Digital Strategy Lead at Manchester City Council, UK , and Minu Tegethoff , Senior Expert Digital Services & Technologies at Drees & Sommer , unpack how Manchester is moving from digital strategy to delivery. They outline the city’s four pillars (people & inclusion, “what’s in the ground” connectivity, tech for good, and sustainability & resilience) then explain how a recent digital maturity assessment shifted focus from glossy plans to building a deployable network. You’ll hear why aligning definitions across departments matters, why governance, ownership and budgets are the real unblockers, and how a small advisory “front door” can speed fit-for-purpose projects. They also dig into data stewardship and discovery as the backbone for impact, the often-overlooked risk of operations and maintenance, and partnership models that help cities learn beyond pilots. Listen to the episode on: - Spotify - Apple Podcasts - Amazon Music - YouTube - Overcast Like our show? Remember to subscribe and rate it! Want to join us for an episode? Fill out the form on our Podcast Page