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How does The Big Picture compare to other quality schemes?
 

There are a number of quality schemes you can use to help you improve what you do. Here we compare The Big Picture to those most frequently mentioned in the voluntary sector, ie the EFQM excellence Model, Investors in People, PQASSO and Charter Mark. There is more detailed information in The Big Picture on these and other schemes. Alternatively look at the Help Box on Evidence of Standards.

 
  THE BIG PICTURE EFQM EXCELLENCE MODEL INVESTORS IN PEOPLE PQASSO CHARTER MARK
What is it? Organisational development framework Organisational development framework A standard A standard A standard
Is it designed for the voluntary sector? Yes No No Yes No
What does it cover? Whole organisation Whole organisation The processes supporting people Whole organisation Focuses on customer service
What does it do? Helps identify improvements and actions needed Helps identify improvements and actions needed Provides a framework for people development Helps you plan and organise efficiently Concentrates on the service the customer actually receives
 
Quick Quiz - Do you need The Big Picture ?
 
Try this quick quiz to see if you could benefit from using The Big Picture. Ask yourself each of the following questions, answering either yes or no, if you are not sure answer no.
 
Do you know what all the people who are interested in your organisation think about you and what you do ?

(ie your service users or beneficiaries, funders, paid and unpaid staff, councillors/MSP's local/central government officials, other organisations, local press, neighbours)

 Do you make the best use of your time and resources

(eg activities are planned and co-ordinated, staff have enough to do but are not over stretched, you don't waste money or other resources, you monitor your work and are consistent)
 
  Give yourself one point for no and two points for a yes, count up the number of points you have and go to page 4  
 
Does everyone know what you are trying to achieve and how you plan to get there?

(ie everyone includes the people above, but also means your management committee need to understand what they are expected to do)

 Can you prove you are effective to whoever may ask for proof

(eg statistics and testimonials from users and beneficiaries, standards that you meet, information on how you affect the community you live in and the environment, financial records to show you make good use of money, copies of press coverage)
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