In this episode, we delve into the concept of the "digital first" approach that has been widely adopted in our increasingly digital world. We explore what this approach signifies for individuals, communities, and businesses and what we can do to ensure people can keep up with the transition. Mark is a Professor of Digital Economy at the University of Exeter Business School and part of DIGIT Lab, an EPSRC Next Stage Digital Economy Research Centre. He is closely associated with the push for the adoption of open standards and digital platforms in the public sector.  He chairs a variety of digital conferences, and his work has appeared in Government Information Quarterly, Public Administration, Journal of Public Administration, Research and Theory, The MJ, Government Computing, The Guardian, Financial Times, The Economist and more. In 2022, Mark was also Strategy Director at Methods Group, specialising in the digital transformation of public services, and a main Board Member at TechUK, blending the roles of academic, practitioner, and policy commentator.  In 2010-2012, Mark was IT Futures Advisor to George Osborne, a pro bono Cabinet Office role that involved policymaking around open standards and data across the UK government.  He has keynoted Departmental Away days for the Home Office, DFE, DEFRA, DWP, GDS, MHCLG, and many senior audiences (e.g. General Staff, British Army, Cabinet Office round tables).Share your thoughts with us.LinkedIn: @WeAreGroup. X (formerly Twitter): @we_aregroupWant to work with We Are Group? Contact us here or email: [email protected] find out more about We Are Group's services visit wearegroup.com Social Footprint is brought to you by We Are Group

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