b'Member News March 2024 13InfluenceMaximising our policyincluding technical networks, public affairs, media and communications teams. As specific priorities arise, task impact and influence and finish groups will be set up on particular issues, such as AI, underpinned by a workplan, timeline and campaign strategy. The diagram below Policy and thought leadership are central to thestrength lies in its composition,outlines the new structure.IETs mission to inspire, inform and influence theas it brings together IETIn December 2023 we convened Trustees, policy-focused experts global engineering community. As a member-ledand individuals with strongour first Policy Congress. This organisation, we are a conduit for the expertise ofgovernment insight, so as towas an opportunity for policy-the profession, to improve the world we live in. maximise the impact of outputs. focused volunteers to meet and add their thoughts to the Over the last six months wevecross-cutting initiatives.The POSC informs thedeveloping Policy and Insight made some exciting changesWeve also strengthenedwork of our two new policystrategies. We were delighted to the way we develop ourour cross-IET connectionscentres: Digital Futures, andto welcome back Dr Dave Smith, policy and campaign strategy.to increase awareness ofSustainability and Net Zero, bothNational Technology Advisor and Our new structures ensure weIET policy in parliamentaryof which are aligned to the IETformer Chair of the Innovation can respond more dynamicallyand related circles. strategy. They are underpinnedpolicy panel, who gave a to cross-cutting globalby expert volunteer supportperceptive presentation on the challenges, such as the digitalOur new Policy and Oversightfrom senior levels in industry,technological opportunities and future or net zero, in ways thatCommittee (POSC) is a sub- academia and government. challenges ahead. This was well maximise opportunities in thecommittee of the Board ofThese centres will comprisereceived and provided much political landscape. HavingTrustees, comprising membersmembers and staff responsiblefood for thought, setting the listened and taken memberand experts with experiencefor operational deliverytone for our work in 2024.and knowledge of government feedback on board, weveand the political landscape,of policy objectives. TheThe Policy and Insight team has adapted our staff and volunteerto provide strategic directioncentres will work closely withbeen working hard to distil key structures to make themto policy development andcolleagues and members acrossCongress findings into scoped better suited for delivering campaign planning. The POSCs the IET to inform this work,priority themes with robust delivery strategies. We will Structurestaff and volunteers continue working proactively with volunteers to develop stronger STAFF STRUCTURE VOLUNTEER STRUCTURE VOLUNTEER ROLE policy-related connections, and respond with agility to disseminate timely, solution-Head of StrategicDirector ofBoard of Trustees Approve Policy Focus oriented recommendations Governance and Engagement External Engagement that resonate with key policymakers. We will draw on Recommend Policy Focus and setsuccess criteria. Provide strategic insightthe IETs position as a credible, Head of Policy Policy Oversight Committee Government and the IET impartial multi-sector, multi-disciplinary organisation with strong convening capabilities.Policy PolicyManager ManagerSustainability Policy volunteer experts in each field taskedSustainabilityDigitaland Net Zero Digital Futures with the delivery of the action plan, ensuringand Net Zero Futures Policy Centre Policy Centre delivery of reactive and proactive work streams Together we can makePolicy and Insight the IET Register ofExpert register to support Policy Centres. natural first contact point for PolicyPublic Affairs PolicyPolicy Experts Formulate tactical plan and sit on engineering and technology Advisor Advisor project groups when needed policy guidance. To get involved, please contactus at policy@theiet.org.Groups formed from the register to deliver Policy Officer Policy Officer ProjectProjectProjectProjectspecific pieces of policy work. Once the task Wed be delighted to Group Group Group Group is complete the group finishes hear your thoughts.'