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EVENT: Leadership Divided – Why belonging drives better decisions (Online Event)
We are pleased to announce the Belonging in Public Life series, which aims to assess the definition of diversity in...
ACE-PCF Roundtable: Leading for trust in turbulent times
On 9 October 2025, the ACE-PCF Secretariat were delighted to host a roundtable for members focused on trust in public...
Chairs’ Challenge : The subtle art of chairing – lessons in judgement and influence
The successful delivery of the government’s missions requires more than organisational frameworks and strategic...
Chairs’ Challenge: Driving public sector impact with efficiency and measured productivity
On 03 July 2025, we were pleased to host a Chairs’ Challenge for members on the topic of driving public sector impact....
Vacancy in the Secretariat – Secretary
We are hiring This is a hugely exciting time for the Public Chairs’ Forum (PCF) and Association of Chief Executives...
ACE-PCF 2025 Annual Conference: Public bodies, data, technology and innovation (26 February 2025)
In the contemporary digital era, the integration of advanced technologies is imperative for modern governance. Along...
Chairs’ Challenge: Reflecting on past and future challenges of standards in public life
Reflecting on 30 years of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, we were delighted to host a Chairs' Challenge on...
Chairs’ Challenge: Delivering value and efficacy through collaborative leadership
We pleased to host a Chairs' Challenge session on 05 December 2025 on the topic of delivering value and efficacy...
ACE-PCF Leadership Seminar: What does a mission-driven Government mean for public bodies and how to support its delivery?
On 23 January 2025, the ACE-PCF Secretariat were delighted to host a leadership seminar for members focused on what a...
Welcome to new members of the PCF Management Committee for 2025
Following the 2024 PCF Annual General Meeting (AGM), we are pleased to congratulate Keith Fraser on his appointment as...
Chairs’ Challenge: Staying Ahead of the Curve: Effective Crisis Communication in a Changing World
Chairs' Challenge: Staying Ahead of the Curve: Effective Crisis Communication in a Changing World In today's rapidly...
ACE-PCF Annual Conference 2024
ACE-PCF Annual Conference 2024A way forward for public body leadership: realising talent and potential 20 February...