Alexander Events
We design, produce and host events for leaders and senior managers in the public sector who are interested in new ways of working and thinking. Our events provide an ideal setting for knowledge sharing, facilitated debate and dialogue about the issues and challenges our organisations face today.
We understand that under the current budgetary pressures attending external events might be considered an unnecessary luxury. For that reason, our open events can be tailored and delivered internally.
If you would like more information on how we can help you raise internal awareness around current challenges, please visit our contact us page.
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We are proud to be the sponsor of the ACPO Excellence In Policing Awards 2010
Monday 20th & Tuesday 21st September
NPIA Conference Centre, Ryton-on-Dunsmore, Coventry
At a time of great uncertainty, EIP assists police managers, police authorities, community safety partners and key stakeholders to keep up to date with the most important developments in policing and community safety. The programme featured keynote addresses from influential figures together with a wide range of case studies, presentations and workshops on the most significant issues.
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Managing Strategic Performance Conference in Policing
- Delegates at Managing Strategic Performance in Policing 2010
April 2010, One Whitehall Place, London
A day for people passionate about accelerating transformational change to deliver the required gains in quality, service and efficiency in the face of uncertainty and the toughest cuts in public spending in over 20 years. The challenge ahead is to make a journey that goes beyond efficiency. But where do we start and how do we make it happen?
Speakers
Steve Finnigan - Chief Constable, Lancashire Constabulary
Peter Vaughan - Chief Constable, South Wales Police
Simon Ash - Chief Constable, Suffolk Constabulary
Andy Hayman - Former Assistant Commissioner, The Metropolitan Police
Mick Creedon - Chief Constable, Derbyshire Constabulary
Dr Peter Langmead-Jones - Head of Corporate Analysis, Lancashire Constabulary
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Managing Strategic Performance in Fire and Rescue Services
November 2009, Dexter House, London
A day for people who are passionate about providing excellence in the UK Fire & Rescue Service. Our 5th annual Managing Strategic Performance conference for Fire is about delivering better outcomes for people and doing things more efficiently and with fewer resources. Delegates and speakers were brought together to develop thinking within the themes of:
- Doing more with less
- Deeper customer insight
- Successful leadership behaviour
Speakers
Stewart Jackson MP - Shadow Fire Secretary
John Bonney - President of the Chief Fire Officers’ Association and Chief Fire Officer, Hampshire FRS
Sally Sheen - Interim Chief Executive, The Fire Service College
Claire Brum - Head of Business Management, London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority
David Johnson - Chief Fire Officer, Essex County FRS
Darran Gunter - Chief Fire Officer, Dorset FRS
Phil Jackson - Head of Policy & Performance, Humberside FRS
Vicky Branchett - Head of Review & Realisation, Essex County Council
Martin Henderson - Head of Community Safety Partnerships, South Wales FRS
Prof. Jeff French - Director, National Social Marketing Centre
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Cohesive and Vibrant Communities
- Delegates at Cohesive Communities Conference 2009
October 2009 Hilton Hotel, Cardiff
A day for senior leaders, managers and authority members from Police, Fire & Rescue, Local Government and Health in Wales. Alexander was pleased to be working in conjunction with South Wales Police to produce this conference. Representatives from a variety of public-sector organisations in Wales were brought together and provided with a platform for debate around ideas for partnership and joint working, in view of the financial pressures organisations are facing in a worsening global financial climate. The conference asked how we can increase efficiency, improve performance and create value for money through working together.
Speakers
Andy Edwards - Deputy Chief Constable, All Wales
Peter Vaughan - Chief Constable designate, South Wales Police
Dr Jo Farrar - Chief Executive, Bridgend County Borough Council
Professor Ken Peattie - Cardiff University, Social Marketing Expert
Andy Marles - Chief Fire Officer, South Wales Fire & Rescue Service
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Click here to download a copy of the conference brochure in Welsh.
Testimonials
“A highly thought provoking event that highlighted some of the major challenges facing the service in the next 5-10 years.”
Paul Morris, Dyfed-Powys Police, Managing Strategic Performance in Policing 2010
“Thought provoking and interesting and allowed opportunity to hear other views on performance.”
Steve Dann, Hampshire Constabulary, Assistant Chief Constable. Managing Strategic Performance in Policing 2010
“Alexander continue to present a useful and challenging environment for Fire Service managers to consider how we take on the management and leadership of the Fire Service now and in the future.”
Steve Foye, Group Manager, Hampshire Fire and Rescue, Managing Strategic Performance Conference for Fire and Rescue Services 2009
“A challenging day with a wide range of key learning points.”
Paul Walker, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service, Managing Strategic Performance Conference for Fire and Rescue Services 2009
“Enjoyable, Informative and forward thinking by inward analysis.”
Chris Hole, Head of Youth and Workforce Development, Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council Youth Service, Cohesive and Vibrant Communities Conference 2009