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chairs of public bodies.
We are member led. An exclusive information sharing and networking resource for chairs of public bodies.
PCF member programme 2022.
The future of public bodies
New in 2022, we’re offering four distinct types of conversations within your membership subscription:
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1. Transforming public bodiesThe must-attend sessions of the PCF annual member programme. Join together with CEOs from Association of Chief Executives (ACE); with speakers from Whitehall and Westminster and subject matter experts, to debate key issues of public body reform. In these six events, we will explore transformation from the perspectives of the public, technology as a primary enabler of change and finally, the cultural and organisational implications of change. |
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2. Tea at the IfGMembers are invited to join our monthly informal networking meet-ups at our PCF home; the Institute for Government, Carlton Gardens, London. |
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3. Peer conversationsAs a PCF member, you are eligible to join into these online conversations,:
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4. Thought leadershipHelping us explore our core programme theme of ‘the future of public bodies’ in 2022, we’re undertaking two pieces of research in 2022:
We’re also keen to ensure we offer PCF members as much opportunity to contribute to public bodies reform. We will continue to work closely with the Cabinet Office and other government departments, ensuring we enable public bodies to demonstrate excellence and efficiency in public service. Throughout your membership year we’ll continue to signpost relevant developments to you and where possible, offer opportunities to contribute to consultations and participate in dialogue and help shape ongoing reform. |
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| January |
Chaired Encounter, with Rob Behrens CBE |
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| February |
Tea @ IfG |
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| March |
Tea @ IfG |
Chairs’ Challenge: Maturing the Departmental Relationship
PCF Board Secretaries Forum |
| April |
Transforming Public Bodies 1: Public service in the context of declining trust and confidence
Tea @ IfG |
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| May |
Transforming Public Bodies 2: Exploring the participatory role of the public in public services.
Tea @ IfG
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| June |
Transforming Public Bodies 3: Cybersecurity and changing the risk profile of public body
Leading in practice with Lord Evans, Chair of the Committee of Standards in Public Life
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PCF Board Secretaries Forum Friday 10 June, 10:00 – 11.30 |
| July |
PCF – Nous Profiling the Chair of an ALB
Transforming Public Bodies 4: AI, ethics and decision-making in public bodies |
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| August | Summer break | |
| September |
PCF – IfG Public Chair Masterclass 1
A member-only seminar on public body reform |
Chairs’ Challenge: ALBs’ role in policy making
PCF Board Secretaries Forum |
| October |
Transforming Public Bodies 5: Re-shaping the public body employee experience |
PCF – IfG Public Chair Masterclass 2
Chairs’ Challenge: Public Service in Collaboration |
| November |
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Chairs’ Challenge: The Public Chair and Transformation
PCF – IfG Public Chair Masterclass 3 |
| December | PCF – IfG Public Chair Masterclass 4 Tuesday 6 December 2022, 09:30-13:00 Register now |
PCF Board Secretaries Forum
PCF Annual General Meeting 2022
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