Alison Morley, self-employed Change Project Manager
Alison Morley outlines the benefits of being a Pilotlighter for The Junction in ScotlandJob title: Change Project Manager
Company you work for: I am a self employed Change Project Manager
What motivated you to get involved with Pilotlight?
I had recently left work after 20 years in Financial Services; I knew I wanted to work for myself and wanted a balance of fee paying and not-for profit work. I was keen to get experience of the charity sector as I had little previous experience in this area.
How have you helped the charity you are working with?
I hope by being a good listener and asking questions which helped the charity consider issues that had previously been avoided. I was also able to provide coaching on developing a strategic plan and leave The Junction with a plan they had developed, understood and could continue to build on.
What have you learned from the experience?
Patience! a more facilitative style - not rushing in with solutions but helping others see options and develop their own solutions.
What do you think your company has gained from you being a Pilotlighter?
As I am self-employed I have enjoyed understanding more about the charity sector - I am now a director of a local charity. I have expanded my network and learned some new techniques for developing strategic plans.
What would you say to other people thinking about becoming Pilotlighters?
Go for it! I often say to people considering career moves or facing redundancy - consider the Pilotlight route as an investment of your time and money, which will give you insight into the charity sector, meet some great people and ultimately give something back.
