Selected Work

Avocation has supported central government departments, public sector organisations, and cross-government initiatives with AI adoption, digital transformation, and complex organisational change.

The examples below illustrate the types of contexts, challenges, and outcomes that Avocation has supported. Client and programme details are anonymised where appropriate.

AI Adoption and Governance Programme

Central Government Department · 2023-2024

Advisory and delivery leadership support for AI adoption and governance across a major government department.

  • Established departmental AI governance framework and operating model
  • Built cross-directorate AI community and capability programme
  • Supported deployment of AI tools and services at scale
  • Developed risk assessment and assurance processes

Delivery Leadership and Coordination

Cross-Government Initiative · 2022-2023

Senior delivery leadership support for cross-government digital transformation initiative.

  • Mobilised multi-organisational delivery programme
  • Established governance and coordination structures
  • Built delivery rhythm and reporting cadence
  • Supported departmental implementation teams

Strategic Advisory Support

Public Sector Organisation · 2021-2022

Advisory support for digital transformation and service design programme.

  • Developed strategic roadmap and delivery approach
  • Established user research and service design capability
  • Designed governance and decision-making structures
  • Built stakeholder engagement and communication strategy

Community Strategy and Coordination

Government Digital Service · 2020-2021

Strategic support to establish and grow cross-government community of practice.

  • Established community strategy and operating model
  • Grew membership across multiple departments
  • Delivered capability-building programme and events
  • Created knowledge-sharing platforms and resources

Areas of Expertise

AI and Technology Adoption

Governance frameworks, risk assessment, operating models, capability building, and practical deployment support for AI and emerging technologies.

Delivery Leadership

Programme mobilisation, delivery coordination, team structure, delivery rhythm, stakeholder management, and maintaining momentum through complexity.

Governance and Operating Models

Governance design, operating model development, decision-making frameworks, accountability structures, and cross-organisational coordination.

Community and Capability Building

Community strategy, capability programmes, knowledge-sharing platforms, peer learning networks, and cross-organisational collaboration.

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