1. Welcome to the ultimate business network www.agcc.co.uk 1 AGCC…..reflections James Bream Research & Policy Director

2. Observations The process so far Early days – For the initiative – Not for the sector / activity It isn't broken don’t fix it…..it is Forming…. Getting to storming Our role so far Change agent / research Stakeholder / board member Host Passionate advocate Economic strategy Potential role – To be confirmed 2

3. Build confidence Why is this best practice? Collaborative Cross boundary (geography) Driven using the right governance (so far) Non-threatening Pooled resources Made easy (people) 3

4. What to expect / challenges What to do with a blank sheet? We don’t have a blank sheet…. Statutory requirements, fear and genuine risk management…. Jobs / people / duplication, Third parties (uncontrollable)…. Structural challenges i.e the hard stuff…. 4