Recently, I led a training session for my team covering an aspect of quantitative research (how to check survey data) which was used to train members of the wider company. The immediate…

Seeing the Bigger Picture While working in a busy gym, I noticed concerning trends in membership: numbers of new joiners were falling while cancellations were rising. Feedback forms indicated members were generally…

During my time at the Department for Work and Pensions a new manager took over the running of our section and she wanted to make numerous changes that some people in the…

Seeing the big picture – Winning Example: Situation: In my role as counter fraud checking service (CFCS) project officer at the Cabinet Office. I was tasked to plan and develop the summer…

Seeing the big picture – Winning Answer: “I formulated the UK’s voting position on the sensitive issue of a nation’s attempts to change international law on drugs. I identified and analysed the…

What does it mean to see the big picture? It means understanding how your role fits and supports the objectives of the organization. Getting to know broader priorities and ensuring that your…