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Founded in September 2006 to promote excellent working relationships throughout all aspects of government, ACE exists to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of public services in the United Kingdom.
As an association run by Chief Executives, for Chief Executives, ACE offers a unique opportunity for networking, knowledge sharing, keeping up with developments affecting the arm’s-length body (ALB) community, and learning from best practice in both a national and international context.
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ACE-PCF Annual Conference 2024
ACE-PCF Annual Conference 2024A way forward for public body leadership: realising talent and potential 20 February 2024Event summary "It was...
Report launch: ‘Public leadership: navigating uncharted waters’
Report launch: ‘Public leadership: navigating uncharted waters’ ACE, PCF, and Windsor Leadership 22 November 2023Event summary In partnership...
CEO Challenge: Developing an effective sponsor relationship
CEO Challenge: Developing an effective sponsor relationship Overview Sponsorship became a significant focus for the Cabinet Office ‘Public Bodies...
Masterclass series supports emerging CEOs of arm’s-length bodies
Masterclass series supports emerging CEOs of arm’s-length bodiesThe inaugural CEO Masterclass series has wrapped up, with 20 new and aspiring chief...
ACE – PCF Quarterly Seminar: To be or not to be? The case for public bodies
ACE – PCF Quarterly Seminar : To be or not to be? The case for public bodies“What the world would look like if your public body didn’t exist?” ...
CEO Challenge: Inclusion and the public body
CEO Challenge: Inclusion and the public bodyInclusion – how people feel they belong – is a leadership issue. Often referenced as an objective...
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Public sector CEOs can lead the way in creating a more inclusive workforce.
Public sector CEOs can lead the way in creating a more inclusive workforce. A blog from the Social Mobility Foundation Designing and delivering public services is an important job and to do it well, public bodies need skilled leaders and teams with a rich mix of...
Creating the conditions for public body success
Creating the conditions for public body success‘Why is Civil Service reform so hard?’ In 1921, W. E. Mosher published ‘The next step in civil service reform’ calling for an administrative agency with power over work relations, conditions, and the environment. At our...
ACE Tea at the IfG
ACE Tea at the IfG A blog by Carolyn Bartlett, newly elected ACE Board Member and Chief Strategy and Transformation Office for the Valutation Office Agency The sun shone for the second Tea at the IfG, where a small group gathered on the terrace, overlooking The Mall. ...
Reflections on Black History Month 2021
Reflections on Black History Month 20211st October marks the start of Black History Month (BHM) in the UK. First celebrated in 1987, it provides an opportunity to shine light on the significant contributions that people from African and Caribbean backgrounds have made...
The UK’s Institute of Regulation
The UK’s Institute of RegulationGood regulation is vital to the effective functioning of business and public services. The UK has over 80 regulatory bodies. Many have met informally for years to share knowledge and good practice. Some of these are now getting together...
Attention ALBs
A focus on public bodies in 2021Over the last few months we have noted an increased focus from the UK Government and wider groups on Arm’s Length Bodies (ALBs), public bodies that deliver services for government across a wide range of sectors. The increase in...