From carved in stone to policy in Beta

What if policy were treated as a prototype — iterated like code — instead of something carved in stone? Policy complexity is one of the greatest barriers to effective digital government, yet leaders often avoid simplifying the hard choices. This talk argues for a new model: co-creating policy alongside delivery, embedding policy experts into product teams, and aligning rules with digital public infrastructure. The result? Simpler, faster, more resilient services — and a government that earns trust by working for people.