Governments should run like startups. Their silos are well past sell by date
Lord Ed Vaizey, business adviser, broadcaster, speaker, and Member of the House of Lords, shares his insights on education, technology, government structures and role of entrepreneurs in solving national problems. As a minister who drove a lot of digital infrastructure development in the UK, introduced coding into the school curricula and much more. In his conversation with Prashant Raizada, Lord Ed Vaizey explores the evolving role of technology, particularly AI, in the classroom, boardroom as well as in the government and the need for agility and open-mindedness.
Not shy of being candid, even if it is controversial, Lord Ed Vaizey dismisses the worries around ,”screen time” and instead focuses on using gamification to revolutionize student engagement. He also shares his vision for a government with a startup mentality, one that embraces disruptive solutions and fosters innovation in the public sector. He emphasizes the need for adaptability and efficiency in tackling the challenges ahead, particularly as AI and technology continue to transform education, productivity, and the future of work.
Key Moments
00:00 British education values independence.
08:49 Technology reshapes learning.
10:38 Stop worrying about screen time, attention span or kids not reading books
12:08 Personalized learning sparks passion.
16:58 Gaming isn’t all bad. It teaches kids a lot
20:12 Reform exams or assessments?
25:44 Teachers must get trained in AI to reform education
27:04 Huge opportunity to assist businesses with using AI to increase productivity
28:55 Government operating as a startup- a must in today’s age
31:48 Government silos cost billions and precious time
37:34 The Private sector can solve big national problems such as healthcare.
Connect with Lord Ed Vaizey
LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/lord-ed-vaizey-603206a3?original_
Website: https://vaizey.com/
