ACE/Ashridge Foundation Programme - Now Full for 2008, Enquiries Welcomed for 2009

Open to young executives from within the industry wishing to improve their business knowledge and management skills. The course, now in its third year, is based upon a combination of modular study at the world renowned Ashridge Management School and external study within groups, enables students to present their findings on an important industry related topic.

Over the last three years various groups have studied and presented on the following topics:

• The OFT enquiry and its implications.
• New technologies within the industry home news delivery.
• Waste.
• Improving efficiency in the supply chain.
• Sustainability.
• Increasing category awareness.

In 2008 the groups will study the following topics:

• Technology and the publishing industry.
• Free magazines and newspapers – the future.
• Subscription sales.

As in the past, delegates completing the ACE/Ashridge Foundation Programme in 2008 will be invited to apply for three places on the prestigious Ashridge Postgraduate Diploma. Two of these places will be sponsored by ACE and the remaining place by Ashridge itself.

The ACE/Ashridge Foundation Programme benefits the attendees, their employers and the industry in general. At the end of the programme the participants will have developed;

• Strategic thinking and operational skills.
• Knowledge of the key tools and techniques appropriate for effective management.
• Understanding of the roles and operations of organisations within the supply chain.
• The ability to identify and implement best practice.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Self awareness of strengths and weaknesses.
• Interpersonal and team-working skills.
• Greater insight into effectively influencing other people.
• Presentation skills and much more…….

A selection of quotes from some of the 2007 delegates;

“We’ve been given the opportunity to network with peers and develop friendships that will continue long after the course is completed.”

“The ACE-Ashridge programme has been an excellent learning experience. The fact that the course has been tailored to our supply chain has made it even more relevant to all the delegates.”

“Ashridge is one of the world’s leading business schools and the ACE Foundation Programme provides a unique opportunity to study alongside colleagues from different parts of the newstrade”

If you would like more information on 2008 or if you are interested in enquiring about the 2009 programme, please contact:

Christopher Collins
Head of Marketing, ACE
E-mail: chriscollins54@keme.co.uk

If you would like more information on Ashridge Management School, please visit: www.ashridge.com