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'I was interested, but no one else was', is a common observation. Try stressing the benefits and addressing the concerns.
The Benefits of using The Big Picture
It is simple and easy to understand
Mike Nicholson, Befriending Network Scotland
"Have found it very good, people have found it user friendly, easy to pick up and not too jargonny."
It is flexible
Katrina Gibbons, Hamilton District Council for Voluntary Services
"I think one of the main benefits of The Big Picture is its flexibility. The framework can be adapted and used with a variety of people from Youth Groups through to Board Members."
It is comprehensive
Neil Mather, WHYA
"No one standard on its own encompasses the whole picture like The Big Picture."
It raises awareness about quality issues
Fiona Hird, PHAB Scotland
"Using The Big Picture has assisted in introducing quality issues in an informative, interesting and straightforward way to people, particularly committee members who understand governance and their role but look for a model which is easily understood."
It helps people to share views and to build consensus
Evaluations from sessions
YWCA
"Using The Big Picture today helped me to discover other staff's opinions and ideas."
National Deaf Children's Society
"Engendered a feeling of unity, renewed enthusiasm and commitment to moving ahead together."
It can clarify direction
Janice Mylan, Scottish Tourette Syndrome Support Group
"Better sense of direction for group and clearer picture of groups aims/objectives."
It can help you achieve a quality standard
Jim Bristow, Inverclyde Community Development Trust
"The organisation achieved S.Q.M.S"
It makes a difference
Frances Young, Home Link
"What has changed?"
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"Many new methods of volunteer recruitment tried. |
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Capacity Building grant sought to assist with Business Plan and with exploring possibility of employing Volunteer Recruitment Officer. |
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New approach to getting client feedback. (Family Consultation Day) |
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Race and Cultural awareness training for committee and staff. |
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Better defined links between individual committee members and the work on the ground." |
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| The challenges |
We don't have the time
We can't get time away from service delivery |
The Big Picture can help you save time in the long run because you'll be clearer about what you are doing and why.
The Big Picture is flexible and can be used in a variety of ways to suit your time commitments.
Are you sure it would take too much time? |
| We can't physically get everyone together at the same time |
You could try getting smaller groups of people together and compare their views. This could be followed up by postal or e-mail questions. Or you could use The Big Picture for projects involving a smaller number of people. |
| We don't have enough resources |
The Big Picture is as low cost as it gets. You won't have to pay for a consultant (peer support is free). You will only have to pay for room hire, refreshments and any travel expenses.
It may help you to save money in the long run as you become more efficient or prioritise your resources more effectively.
Several organisations have managed to get more funding as a result of using The Big Picture. |
| The timing isn't right |
Why not? Will it ever be right? Consider what might happen if you don't address organisational concerns. Try planning a session into your organisations work schedule. |
| We're already using a quality standard |
The Big Picture works well with quality standards. It can help you reflect in a broad way on why you're not achieving the standard. It can help you to identify actions to achieve the standard. It can help you improve beyond the standard. It can help you cover any areas not covered by the standard. |
| We don't feel confident using The Big Picture in-house |
You can enlist the help of a free peer supporter. S/he can help you work out how you can use The Big Picture in your organisation and can facilitate a session for you. |
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