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Creative LeadershipInnovate! Integrate! Inspire!
Annual Conference29th October 2015The Trades Hall of Glasgow
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Scotland
Big Lottery Fund Scotland is committed to bringing real improvements to communities and the lives of people most in need.
Supporting the Third SectorWe want to be a better connected and more relevant funder, able to act more flexibly to respond to changing situations with simpler processes. As we open our new funding opportunities this autumn we are taking a new approach. We want to support groups that are people-led, strength-based and connected within their community. Come and find out more at our stand or email us at [email protected] more information about our work and the projects we fund, visit biglotteryfund.org.uk/scotland
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Chief Executive’s WelcomeWelcome to the ACOSVO 2015 Annual Conference this year centring on
the theme of, ‘Creative Leadership – Innovate! Integrate! Inspire!’
As leaders we are well aware of the need to be able to respond to complex situations and be adaptable and resilient to change. What is perhaps more challenging is the ability to recognise, promote and utilise creativity within your organisation.
Being a creative leader does not mean having all the ideas, but rather having the ability to develop a culture where everyone can contribute and feel that they’re valued. Creating this environment and building the relationships that encourage and nurture this creativity can be a much bigger shift than first anticipated.
This years’ conference is chaired by ACOSVO member and Scottish Sport Association Chief Executive, Kim Atkinson and speakers include: Josh Littlejohn - Founder of not-for-profit enterprise Social Bite; Chief Executive of Creative Scotland, Janet Archer;
Deputy Chief Constable Stephen Allen who is currently seconded to the Scottish Government to develop their collaborative leadership work; and among many other accolades, Founder of Dare2Lead and winner
of ‘Outstanding Youth of the World 2013’, John Loughton.
With plenty of opportunities to network with peers and share ideas, this conference promises to showcase examples of good practice in order to ensure your organisation is always in a position to maximise its potential and performance.
As ACOSVO celebrates its 15th year, we would
like to thank all our funders, especially the Third Sector Unit at Scottish Government; our supporters; our Board of Directors; and most importantly our members who have worked with us throughout this period. You continue to
inspire us to excellent third sector leadership in Scotland and a thriving sector that is well led and able to perform to its full potential for people and communities across Scotland.
Pat ArmstrongChief Executive, ACOSVO
Being a creative leader does not mean having all the ideas, but rather having the
ability to develop a culture where everyone can contribute and feel that they’re valued.
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Time Activity
09:00 Registration/ networking/ refreshments
09:45Welcome: Chief Executive and Annual Conference Chair introductionPat Armstrong, Chief Executive, ACOSVOKim Atkinson, Chief Executive, Scottish Sports Association
10:00
Morning SpeakersJohn Loughton, Founder and Director, Dare2Lead: ‘Daring to Lead - Simple as ABC’Stephen Allen, Deputy Chief Constable, Commonwealth Games and Major Events Police Scotland: ‘Don’t Step on my Blue Suede Shoes’Joint Q&A
11:10 Refreshment break
11:30Table Discussions Breakdown of table discussion topics can be found on page 9 and 10
12:40ACOSVO AGM Ian McLaughlan, ACOSVO Chair, Sandy Farquharson, ACOSVO Treasurer
13:10 Lunch
14:00
Afternoon SpeakersJanet Archer, Chief Executive, Creative Scotland: ‘People Matter: Unlocking Potential, Embracing Ambition.’Josh Littlejohn, Founder, Social Bite and The Scottish Business Awards: ‘The Social Bite Story’Joint Q&A
15:10 Refreshment break
15:30Table Discussions Breakdown of table discussion topics can be found on page 9 and 10
16:40ReflectionEvelyn Boyd, Communications Manager, BIG Lottery Fund Scotland
17:00 Close and networking
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ACOSVO Member-Get-Member OfferWe are the only organisation in Scotland dedicated to supporting leaders in the third sector. Over the last three years ACOSVO has offered 142 leadership development opportunities to a total of 1636 leaders in the sector. Our members collectively manage over £1 billion, have over 20,000 members of staff and over 50,000 volunteers.
ACOSVO is offering a £10 discount on renewal applications or event fees for existing members who recommend a colleague who then joins ACOSVO.
Direct a fellow Chief Officer to our website and ask them to put your name in the “special offer” section of their application. We will then email you with a £10 discount voucher to be redeemed within the year. Application forms can be found at:http://acosvo.org.uk/join-usEmail us at [email protected] if you have any queries.
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Chair Kim Atkinson Chief Executive, Scottish Sports Association ACOSVO member Kim is the Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Sports Association. She took up post in March 2010 following a wide ranging involvement in sport, especially within governing bodies of sport.
Prior to her appointment with the SSA, Kim was Chief Operating Officer of Scottish Squash for over 5 years and worked closely with the SSA during that time. Kim’s governing body experience also includes previous employment with Badminton England, along with previous voluntary appointments to the sportscotland Board and as Scotland’s National Team Manager for the British University Games.
SpeakersStephen Allen Deputy Chief Constable, Commonwealth Games and Major Events Police ScotlandJoining Avon and Somerset Constabulary in 1985 Stephen became a Commander in the Metropolitan Police in 2003 where, in 2005, he played a key role in responding to victim families of the Tsunami and London bombings.
Transferring in 2010 to Lothian and Borders Police as Deputy Chief Constable and on the formation of Police Scotland became responsible for the safety and security of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Stephen is currently seconded to Scottish Government assisting in developing collaborative leadership in The Public Sector.
Janet Archer Chief Executive, Creative ScotlandJanet took up her post at Creative Scotland in July 2013. Since that time she has appointed a new senior leadership team and produced a long term plan for the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland ‘Unlocking Potential, Embracing Ambition’. Alongside this she has simplified Creative Scotland’s approach to funding and begun implementing a new People Strategy for the organisation.
Prior to joining Creative Scotland, Janet spent 6 years at Arts Council England as Director, Dance, working as part of the national arts strategy team.
Conference Chair and Speakers
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Josh LittlejohnFounder, Social Bite and The Scottish Business Awards Social Bite is a “Social Business”, 100% of the profits go to 4 selected charities, and 25% of the workforce is made up from people with backgrounds of homelessness. Josh’s ambition is to build Social Bite to a large chain to compete with all of the big brands like Subway, Pret a Manger and Greggs, but for it always to maintain its integrity as a Social Business.
Josh also founded The Scottish Business Awards, which has become the largest and most prestigious business event in the UK, with 1900 business leaders representing over £100 billion turnover attending. This years’ speaker was Sir Richard Branson and previous speakers have included President Bill Clinton, Sir Bob Geldof and his main inspiration Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus.
John LoughtonFounder and Director, Dare2Lead John is a high profile and experienced youth leader, social entrepreneur, campaigner and public affairs professional with over a decade of grassroots experience.
He has worked in over 20 countries, five continents and engaged with numerous governments, businesses and NGOs. John has directly reached over 500,000 young people and shared his message with a global audience.
John specialises in values-based leadership, motivating people, relationships, youth empowerment, social justice, entrepreneurship, civic and political engagement and global education. Follow John on Twitter: @JohnLoughton
ReflectorEvelyn Boyd Communications Manager, BIG Lottery Fund ScotlandEvelyn is Communications Manager at Big Lottery Fund Scotland. Her work involves raising awareness of funding opportunities and ensuring organisations that enquire about, apply to and receive funding have access to relevant information, advice and support. Over the last six months she has been involved in developing Big Lottery Fund Scotland’s new funding programmes which will be launched next month.
Evelyn has worked with Big Lottery Fund for over 6 years and prior to this was responsible for managing the Scottish ESF Objective 3 programme. Evelyn has a background in guidance and has worked in a range of roles developing training programmes for private and third sector organisations and establishing careers advice services for school pupils, college students, unemployed individuals and people facing redundancy.
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ACOSVO is delighted to be working in collaboration with the Leadership Trust to support your leadership development.
As an ACOSVO Annual Conference attendee, you are eligible for a discount of at LEAST 70% on the below Leadership Trust’s Open Courses. These are cross-sector, accredited courses that explore leadership strengths, increase self-awareness and release leadership potential in a supportive setting. Focusing on experiential methodology, these courses drive impact and results in the real world.
Directors Leadership Programme: 3-5 November. ACOSVO conference attendee: £750 (usual cost: £3,200)For those who are looking to develop to a mastery level of leadership, this course helps participants re-assess, re-energise their personal effectiveness in leadership at all senior levels and offers plenty of peer networking too.
Coaching Skills for Leaders: 10-12 November. ACOSVO conference attendee: £750 (usual cost £2,500)The course is aimed at line managers whose people are undergoing development and seeking to bring that learning into the workplace. It includes being coached, coaching others and looks at how you might set up a practical coaching framework for your own organisation.
Leading Change and Building Resilience: 17-19 November. ACOSVO conference attendee: £750 (usual cost £2,500)This course brings together the perfect mix of live change situations, practical tools and conceptual thinking. It is ideal for those looking to lead through change effectively and build greater resilience during this time.
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70% off!
All Open Courses are residential. Accomodation and food are included in the price but VAT is excluded.
You may be eligible to apply for a Flexible Training Opportunity Grant for elements of these courses.
If you are interested in taking up this discount on any of the above events, please contact:[email protected], 01989 767667
Web: leadership.org.uk @leadtrust Web: acosvo.org.uk @acosvo
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Table DiscussionsNo. Table lead and
organisation Title Further details
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Strategic PartnerChris McGill, Partner & David Dunsire, Consultant at Shepherd & Wedderburn
Developing and harnessing an effective Board
Discussion will focus on the leadership required by Chairs and Trustees in providing leadership within a Board - to the CO, to the organisation, to the staff, so that the relationship with the Board works best for the organisation. Real examples will add context. Participants are encouraged to discuss their own experiences, relationships and best practice.
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MemberStephanie FraserChief Executive at Bobath, Scotland
Differentiating your organisation from others – is your USP fit for purpose?
In commercial marketing, defining a product’s USP (unique selling point) is crucial to business planning and development. Do/should charities think of themselves and their services in this way? What is the point of a USP for a charity? Does your organisation have a USP? Is a USP only for fundraising or can it define design of service delivery? During the discussion participants are encouraged to create a USP. We will discuss strengths and weaknesses and how these might change over time.
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MemberFraser Hudghton National Manager at Institute of Fundraising Scotland
Charity fundraising - the way forward
In light of recent fundraising reviews, what should charities do to maintain public trust whilst ensuring income to meet beneficiary needs? Do novel means of fundraising offer the best chance to secure a solid foundation for your charity? Will charities have to rewrite their fundraising strategies? If you have suddenly had to be creative when it comes to your organisation’s fundraising, and have had to learn fast, this opportunity to meet with peers to discuss how best to face the future is for you.
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MemberJess DolanDirector at Ramblers Scotland
Stepping up: an exploration of the challenges and opportunities of leading an organisation for the first time
Join me for a discussion around being in a visible position of leadership for the first time and how to manage the rollercoaster ride of emotions this invokes. How can leaders best support each other within the third sector so that stepping up to a leadership role isn’t a daunting and lonely experience?
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MemberSteve McCreadieChief Executive at The Lens
Encouraging Intrapreneurship and Innovation
“Intrapreneurs can transform an organisation more quickly and effectively than others because they are self-motivated freethinkers, masters at navigating around bureaucratic and political inertia.” - Harvard Business ReviewIntrapreneurship is used by many leading companies to increase impact and sustainability. It is a process that encourages creativity, develops and tests new ideas, producing valued innovation. Intrapreneurs are increasingly seen as amongst the most valuable asset a large organisation can have, helping it prepare for the future. The Lens is supporting Intrapreneurship in mission driven organisations across Scotland. If you see intrapreneurship as something you want to develop, this discussion is for you.
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MemberNeil McLeanChief Executive at Social Enterprise Academy
360 Appraisal for Leadership
Very often 360 appraisals are helpful in identifying strengths and weaknesses as perceived by our peers, direct reports, our managers or indeed our customers. However, when it comes to the behaviours associated with good leadership, are they as effective? It’s a very sensitive and subjective subject – should you take these views into account? What if the people filling in the survey don’t know what good leadership looks like? In this table discussion we will review one particular tool that purports to overcome this problem and provides valuable input regardless of the perception of the assessor. We will then discuss some of the issues, pros and cons of this approach generally.
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MemberAngela BeardsleyFounder & Executive Director at Resonate Together
Creativity takes courage: Telling the story of who you are with your whole heart, positively impacts your bottom line – so let’s get personal
Creativity is about originality of thought. The journey of experimenting with new thought often means stepping into the unknown – this takes courage. In an increasingly business focussed third sector where leaders are encouraged to achieve more with less, the pressures of self-sustainability can grow fear, shame and isolation - ultimately breaking connections with those around us. This discussion will take you through the steps to connect with purpose and meaning to produce a creative drive your organisation and team will embrace... and if this sounds ‘fluffy’ be aware that ‘Resonate Together’ is self-funded, expanding and is energising community momentum with those who are sharing the journey!
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MemberJoy LewisChief Executive at Adopt an Intern
Benefits vs Risks of employing young people new to the workforce
There are risks for all businesses but are they risks the third sector can easily take? What does new, young blood bring to you and your team? Can you afford it? Do you need to train? Do you have time? If you’ve already taken on young employees what are you doing to inspire them, to retain them, to maintain their interest and enthusiasm? How are they integrating into your team? Could you be doing more and gaining more? I look forward to sharing my own experiences and some case studies with you.
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SupporterMichelle Sutton Business Growth at IIP Scotland
Change Management or Change Leadership – how leaders creatively engage their teams to deliver change in an organisation
“Leadership is about managing change. Things change and you get creative.” Change is constant in all organisations, whether it be a result of internal or external forces. Yet many leaders see change as a top down function rather than operationalising the requirements for change. Change Leadership requires absolute clarity in purpose, focus and action across all levels of an organisation. In this session Michelle will introduce a simple model which can help leaders review their change approach and discuss ways this is best delivered.
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Strategic PartnerScott CraigPartner at Scott-Moncrieff
Innovation and inspiration from an unusual source
Tax is regarded as complex and burdensome so opportunities to minimise liability are frequently overlooked by Third Sector (TS) organisations. Using everyday language, we will explore how tax rules can help TS organisations increase income, make cost savings and improve their position, highlighting where/how the Charity Tax Group is improving the system for TS organisations. Your attendance may help shape the future of tax in the UK for the TS and hopefully save your organisation money.
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Strategic PartnerEline LofgrenInvestment ManagerTilney Bestinvest
A more creative approach to charity reserves
Discussion on reserves is often reduced to a box-ticking exercise, only dealt with alongside annual accounts. Trustees have a tendency to adopt a conservative attitude, preferring preservation over active management, whilst grant-makers prefer funds to be put to direct use. The discussion will tackle issues such as how much should be held and what are the most important decisions to consider. Communicating the purpose of reserves is important - charities should not feel pressured to defend their existence, but be inspired to explain their purpose.
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Strategic PartnerGareth McKnight,Managing Director & Wendy Meiklejohn Associate Director, HR Projects at Navigator Employment Law Ltd
Make change happen - lead effectively to unlock creativity and innovation in the workplace
Creative leaders achieve change through promoting a shared vision, inspiring and influencing employees and the wider organisational culture.This discussion will consider:• whether creativity today is an optional extra or a strategic necessity;• the barriers to creative leadership (including our own!) and how these
can be tackled; • shared experiences and thoughts on what makes an effective and
creative leader.
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Scottish GovernmentAnna Winters & Lesley ThomsonCreativity Programme Lead at Scottish Government
“Effing the ineffable?”* How does your organisation encourage and nurture creativity without measuring it to death?
Creativity is becoming prominent as an organisational advantage – Google/IDEO set benchmarks for groovy offices with phone boxes, slides and ping pong tables. The challenges facing public services in Scotland can’t be met without creative collaboration – how do we do it when resources are tight? Does your organisation’s culture and practice encourage creativity? The Scottish Government’s Creativity Team will share some of its work on creating cultures of innovation, sharing tools and methodologies, and looking to you for inspiration!*“Let’s think the unthinkable, let’s do the undoable. Let’s prepare to grapple with the ineffable itself, and see if we may not ‘eff it’ after all.” ― Douglas Adams, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency
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