A network that promotes best practice and knowledge sharing amongst local authorities in the use of mobile, wireless and flexible working has established a Scottish branch.
Like its English counterpart, Nomad Scotland runs its own Forum to disseminate new findings and to share experiences with representatives of all Scottish local authorities.
Organised by a core group of representatives from a number of Scottish councils, with support for communications from Cambridgeshire County Council (owners of Nomad), the Nomad Scotland Forum Meetings occur twice a year.
The objectives of the group are to:
- Exchange ideas and information about mobile, wireless and flexible working in local government\public sector in Scotland.
- Develop initiatives across local government\public sector to achieve performance and efficiency gains.
- Share development, implementation experiences and issues.
- Explore the potential uses of mobile, wireless and flexible working.
- Investigate ways of working to identify best practice within both the public and private sector.
- Research funding opportunities.
- Promote greater use of mobile, wireless and flexible working.
On 5 June 2008, the Forum is hosting a Mobile and Flexible Working Conference in Edinburgh. The conference is an opportunity to hear about the progress in local authorities in Scotland, ask questions and network with other implementers of mobile and flexible working initiatives. A range of mobile & flexible working suppliers will also be in attendance for an interactive Q & A session and exhibition.
For further information on Nomad Scotland, visit http://www.projectnomad.org.uk/products/thenomadscotlandforum.html.
