Demystifying Low Code for Government: Managing Risks & Leveraging Opportunities

Thank you for joining our ‘Demystifying Low Code: Managing Risks & Leveraging Opportunities’ workshop on 9 September, hosted by the cross-government Low Code Community of Practice and Hitachi Solutions.

On this page, you’ll find the slides and materials from each presentation, along with the information and links to stay connected.

Introducing Low Code

Dianne Washbrook, Emma-Claire Shaw and Ozair Ishan

An overview of what low code is, how it differs from traditional approaches, and the breadth of opportunities it opens up across government.

👉 View the slides: Introducing Low Code

Case Study: DSIT – Automating PMQs

Dominic Evans, Innovation Advisor, DSIT

How DSIT worked with No.10 to deliver an end-to-end PMQ automation tool, achieving a 75% reduction in administrative effort.

👉 View the slides: DSIT Case Study

Workshop Exercise 1: Opportunities and Challenges for Low Code

Roundtable discussion on the opportunities and challenges for low code in your organisation.

👉 View the recap: Roundtable 1

Governance in Practice: Defra’s Model

Emma-Claire Shaw, Lead Service Owner – Power Platform, Defra

Defra’s adaptive governance model, balancing empowerment for business makers with enterprise-grade guardrails.

👉 View the slides: Defra Governance

The Enterprise Lens: Beyond Low Code

Jack Nutkins, Head of Low Code, Hitachi Solutions

Why Power Platform is more than a set of maker tools: a fusion platform combining low code, pro code and AI, capable of delivering secure, scalable and mission-critical services.

👉 View the slides: Beyond Low Code

Workshop Exercise 2: The Elevator Pitch Challenge

Roundtable collaboration to develop a short, compelling case for your senior leaders.

Team Slogans & Pitches 

• “Low Code, High Value”

• “Quick, Secure, Scalable, Productive – Built by the Business, For the Business – Low Code Leads the Way”

• The Three E’s:

• • • Empower colleagues and people. 

• • • Equip them with the right tools and training. 

• • • Enforce appropriate guardrails. 

Get Started: From Business Case to MVP

Hitachi Solutions Government MVP Sprint: A 2-week method to deliver quick wins on Microsoft Power Platform.

What it is

• A 2-week, time-boxed sprint combining design thinking and Microsoft Power Platform.
• Co-created with your team and focused on one high-value challenge.

What you get

• A live, user-tested MVP app in 2 weeks.
• Clear evidence of impact.
• A plan for scaling and integration.

Contact

Jack Nutkins
Head of Power Platform for Hitachi Solutions Europe
[email protected]
+44 (0)7828 193720
linkedin.com/in/jacknutkins/