Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Collaboration Across Technology, Program, and Leadership - Sarah Soto-Taylor, Chris Given - Episode 170

Public Sector Podcast · Mar 8, 2026 · 1m

This week, we are joined by Sarah Soto-Taylor, Deputy Secretary of Strategic Development, California Government Operations Agency and Chris Given, Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation, California Government Operations Agency who explore why cross-functional collaboration is essential for turning innovation into real-world impact. By bringing technologists and programme leaders into the same conversations, organisations can ensure emerging tools are aligned with operational priorities and practical needs — not just technical ambition. We learn how to strengthen dialogue between…