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Empowering Women in Tech: DBT’s focus on inclusion and innovation 

Posted by: Jen Hughes, Head of DDaT Resourcing and Stephanie Chaytor, Head of Engagement and Strategic Adoption, Posted on: 27 January 2026 - Categories: People
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“Diversity in Digital and Data leads to better outcomes for all of DBT and the businesses we support in the UK and beyond.”

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Windows 11 in DBT: Putting people first in digital change

Posted by: Charlotte Saxby, Senior Engagement Manager, Posted on: 20 January 2026 - Categories: People, Products
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How DBT lead with a human-centred approach to upgrade its staff onto Windows 11.

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Top tips for observing research sessions ethically

Posted by: Annie Lewis, Head of User Research and Emma Baird, Research Operations Lead, Posted on: 26 August 2025 - Categories: Professions
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This blog provides guidelines and tips for observing user research sessions ethically. It emphasises the importance of respecting participants and maintaining the integrity of the research process.

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Product Adoption - What it is, why it matters and how to improve it

Posted by: Stephanie Chaytor, Head of Engagement and Strategic Adoption, Posted on: 24 June 2025 - Categories: Products
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How quality usage of our products and services can support the productive and agile state agenda.

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Working on matrix working: looking back after 4 years

Posted by: Jason Kitcat, DDaT Director, Posted on: 27 May 2025 - Categories: People
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Learn how matrix working has helped DBT's Digital, Data and Technology directorate form supportive communities of profession and become more flexible to change.

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Belfast's growing digital community: A collaborative and innovative environment

Posted by: Hannah Henderson, Senior Engagement Manager, Tracey Wilson, Deputy Service Owner, Emma Kiely, Content Designer, Emily Agnew, Assurance Manager and Rachael Irwin, Data Analyst, Posted on: 18 December 2024 - Categories: People
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Discover the digital opportunities of working for DBT in Belfast.

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Managing your product manager- a support team's guide

Posted by: Agnes Coaker, Senior Data Analyst, Posted on: 28 October 2024 - Categories: Professions
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How customer support teams can help product teams to experience the challenges that their users face

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Accessibility is everyone's business

Posted by: Anais Reding, Chief Digital Officer - Business Growth, Kathy Gribbin, Portfolio and Assurance Analyst and Accessibility Compliance Lead, Ben Armstrong - Design Operations Lead and Accessibility Lead and Jamie Sergeant - Global CEO of Crowd and DBT Export Champion, Posted on: 25 September 2024 - Categories: People
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How we make sure DBT's corporate and public services are accessible to all

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How taking part in Movember is a great example of DBT’s culture

Posted by: Graham Sanders, Senior Interaction Designer, Posted on: 5 December 2023 - Categories: People
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How taking part in Movember reflects DBT's shared positive culture.

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Boosting data confidence with bootcamps

Posted by: Agnes Coaker, Senior Data Analyst, Posted on: 20 July 2022 - Categories: Products
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How we developed a learning programme to help the Department for International Trade make better use of data

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