Our expertise is important to continue to inspire both our own policy and that of our public authorities in sensitive issues or crises from broad and diverse scientific perspectives. Not from the usual limited group of confidants, but in full transparency and fed by the relevant group of experts (junior and senior researchers, staff and, where applicable, students). The approach to the pandemic, when we as policymakers formed a team with experts and experienced professionals, can serve as an example here. My experience in education policy has taught me that such an approach inspires confidence and builds bridges, both internally and in consultations with national and international political policymakers.