April might have been a short month with all the Easter chocolates and Bank Holiday’s… but Big Picture Training has been busier than ever! 🚀✨
So, let’s dive into the magic, the momentum, and maybe a little bit of mischief too…
🎓 Training Highlights
Common Equity NSW
The amazing Shenaid has once again sprinkled her unique brand of fun, engagement, and impact across Australia, proving that great training starts with a smile!
AHI Public Courses
Our continued partnership with AHI has kept the learning vibes alive and thriving, with passionate discussions, lightbulb moments, and a few too many coffees to count! ☕
Elevate Masterclass – Leading Change
A standing ovation goes to Renee Wirth, ED of Strategy, Policy and Regulation, who led an incredible session on change leadership, because let’s face it, the only thing constant in housing is change (and maybe endless emails). 🏡
Connect Housing – Customer Service Mad (Making a Difference)
The ever-inspirational Vicky showed us what creativity, enthusiasm, and a tiny bit of madness can do for customer service! She reminded everyone that when you lead with heart (and a lot of laughter), you truly connect.🤝
🌍 Welcome Home, Jo!
Jo’s back! After lighting up Australia with her wisdom, leadership, and boundless energy, our powerhouse CEO has returned to the UK!
Despite a calendar that’s fuller than our Easter baskets, Jo still manages to support, deliver, and inspire at every turn. (We’re starting to wonder if she’s secretly cloned herself.) 🧬
She even found time to write a deeply thoughtful blog:
👉 The Importance of Resilience for Empaths in Social Housing
Trust us, it’s a must-read for every housing heart out there. 💬
🐣 Easter Surprises & Sweet Ideas
This month, the Easter Bunny didn’t just bring chocolate, it brought game-changing ideas!💡
Our followers lit up at the idea of paying the price of a humble Easter egg to get exclusive access to our resource library.
(👀 Jo, is there something you’re not telling us?! CoughBPT CommunityCough)
🚀 Gearing Up for The Hive Online
Next up: Jo joins the fantastic Clare Paterson for a FREE Hive Online session happening at 11am-12pm on Wed 7th May.
They’ll unveil the findings from our joint #KIM survey and talk all things Knowledge & Information Management, helping the social housing sector raise its game! 🧠💬
Sign up here: 👉 Hive Online Registration
💬 Feedback That Fuels Us
The Big Picture Training team has been absolutely glowing from the powerful, heartfelt feedback we’ve received this month, and honestly, it’s the kind of thing that fuels us more than any triple-shot latte ever could! ☕
Every message, every comment, every thank-you from participants reminds us why we do what we do. It’s not just about delivering training, it’s about reconnecting people to their purpose, revitalising teams, and igniting sparks of inspiration that ripple out into communities.
We’re hearing that our sessions aren’t just “useful”, they’re transformative. People are walking away feeling more confident, more connected to their work, and more empowered to make a real difference where it matters most.
And it’s this, knowing that we’re helping people rediscover their “why,” rebuild their resilience, and reignite their energy, that makes all the planning, prepping, traveling, presenting (and yes, late-night snack runs) so worth it.
Because when we show up with passion, you show up with possibility. 🚀💬
We honestly can’t wait to keep building on this momentum as we move into May, with even more tools, more connection, and more Big Picture magic on the horizon!
🎮 Behind The Scenes: Game Changing Innovation
While you’ve been doing incredible things on the frontlines, Jo and the team have been busy behind the curtain.
They’re blending behavioural science, creative thinking, and sector expertise to build something that doesn’t just shift processes, it shifts mindsets.
Think: Learning that sticks. Transformation that lasts. And yes… it’s going to be Game Changing. 🧠
Stay tuned, we promise you won’t want to miss what’s coming next. (Spoiler alert: it’s HUGE.)
🤖 Fun with AI (Because Why Not?)
April also saw us dabbling in some AI mayhem!
From turning dogs into humans (yes, really) to seeing what AI thinks our action figures would look like, it’s been a hilarious reminder that:
“AI won’t replace humans. But humans with AI will replace humans without it.”
– Kai-Fu Lee, AI expert.
In short: the future isn’t robots taking over. It’s humans working smarter, using the tools available. Whether you’re in social housing, customer service, or leadership, now’s the time to get curious, get confident, and get experimenting! Coming soon, our new workshop on AI Strategy will help social housing professionals navigate AI and it’s role in the sector. 🚀
👑 A Word From Our Leaders
Ellie Kerr, Managing Director:
“Small changes can lead to big outcomes.”
This month, Collaboration was our north star. From workshop spaces buzzing with honest conversations to a team that pulls together even in the busiest seasons, the heart of BPT shines bright. 🌟
Stay tuned for our new public course line-up coming soon!
Jo Leckie, CEO:
“We’re bringing innovation to life, one project at a time.”
The launch of Big Picture Community is just the beginning. A space packed with toolkits, videos, and interactive activities made for the social housing sector, by people who understand it inside and out. 🛠️
Also, fun fact: Jo bought a new bike. Big Picture HQ bike gang incoming?! 🚴♀️
🌟 April, you were brilliant.
And May?
Well… get ready for something epic.👉 Big Picture Community launches May 6th.
You won’t want to miss it.