Smart City Haarlemmermeer - Digital Society School project

In large and diverse public organizations like the Gemeente Haarlemmermeer, communication can sometimes be hindered by silos. Different departments or teams in the organization may work independently leading to a lack of information sharing and coordination. With so many channels and platforms available, it can be difficult to filter out the information that is relevant and important to employees. This can lead to information overload and make it difficult for employees to stay updated on important updates.

Thus, the trainee team from the Digital Transformation Traineeship Programme at Digital Society School embarked on a challenge on how Gemeente Haarlemmermeer can be facilitated to become a smarter, more connected, transparent and digitally inclusive organisation.

Read more about the project on the website of Digital Society School!

Who initiated the project and which organizations are involved?

This collaboration between Hogeschool van Amsterdam and Gemeente Haarlemmermeer was initiated at the Amsterdam Smart City Transition Day in December 2022. Want to read more about the challenge, read more here.

https://digitalsocietyschool.org/project/9-to-5-humanized/

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Stakeholders in the Amsterdam Region interested in more information or wishing to connect to the ICC network during upcoming labs or other similar sessions can reach out to ASC International Liaison via cornelia@amsterdamsmartcity.com