Strategic planning at ACE: Guiding a venerable institution forward into a new century

Presidency, The, Winter 2003 by Ward, David

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Our plan was less than a year in the making but I believe it gives us a clear view of the road ahead. Our effort is rock solid in its respect for ACE's core mission and historic policy objectives. Yet the plan is flexible enough to take advantage of new opportunities, and to ensure that future ACE ventures will be undertaken in away that is consistent with our history and our members' needs.

I am excited at the prospect of implementing this plan for ACE. And I say that knowing full well that the hard work of realization remains ahead of us. As I did at Wisconsin, it is now up to me,to show leadership and see that this plan is fully integrated into every aspect of ACE's programming. Without presidential leadership, any plan-no matter how well-crafted-will eventually be cast aside by an organization that fails to internalize it. I am energized by this challenge and hope you will work alongside me in the days ahead to see a new and better ACE.