Thank you to all who attended the conference, we hope you enjoyed it.
About the conference
You heard from speakers from a diverse range of backgrounds, industries, and challenges, as they share their successes, learnings and future focus and their journeys toward constructive culture and leadership.
The conference was a valuable opportunity to take a step away from the day-to-day, and allow time to listen, think and discuss with others from across the country.
Costs
Member Price
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Leadership Conference 2024 at The Studio
67 Hope Street, Glasgow, G2 6AE
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Speakers
Craig Stirrat
Grampian Housing Association
As CEO of Grampian Group, Craig is responsible for the overall strategic leadership and business direction of the Association and its objectives. He joined Grampian Housing Association in June 2014 as director of business development before being appointed to the new post of Chief Operating Officer in 2018.
Read MoreCraig is committed to support and enable colleagues to continually improve frontline services providing the best tenant and customer service experience and ensuring all homes are affordable and sustainable.
Craig’s housing career commenced as a student intern with Fountainbridge Housing Association in 1983, before attaining the position of trainee Housing Manager, followed by a position of Housing Manager with the former Kirkcaldy District Council. Craig then moved to Aberdeen City Council in 1989 as Housing Manager and over the next 21 years progressed up the ranks to become the Head of Housing & Adult services, a position he held for 4 years. Craig joined the Built Environment Scotland in 2010 as their national director before moving to Fife Housing Association as Director of Housing in 2012.
Craig is a joint Honours Graduate in Sociology & Social Anthropology from the University of Stirling and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Housing Studies from the University of Glasgow. He also holds a MSc in Total Quality Management & Business Studies from Sheffield Hallam University. Craig is a proud Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Fin Smith
Clyde Valley Housing Association
Fin is Customer Service Director with Clyde Valley Group (joining in June 2019), providing customer services to over 4000 tenants and over 3000 owners.
Read MoreBefore this, Fin spent 6 years as Head of Business Services with Cairn Housing Association where he was responsible for a range of services including Contact Centre, Customer Engagement, Business Improvement and ICT. Prior to that Fin worked with Trust Housing Association for 7 years. Fin is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for customers, ensuring that customers have a consistently great experience. In addition, he is a board member of Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN).
Louise Moules
SFHA
Louise Moules is Director of Operations and Memberships since August 2022. She leads the Operations, Membership & funding functions of the organisation.
Read MoreBefore joining SFHA Louise worked for the leading Membership Body for road transport, RHA looking after Scotland & Northern Ireland, leading the organisation through Brexit & Covid.
Trevor Smith
GEM Programme
Trevor co-founded the GEM Programme in 2009 and has led its growth in the U.K. and overseas. He’s an experienced adviser and practitioner in leadership and organisation development, with a track record of designing and implementing innovative approaches in the housing sector. Trevor enjoys walking, music and he’s a lifelong supporter of Sunderland AFC.
Karen Devon
Barrhead Housing Association
I've been with Barrhead Housing for 12 years, and what a journey it's been! Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the GEM Programme 2023-24, and I also earned my CIH Level 4 in Housing.
Read MoreI have been in my current role for ten months and I absolutely love my job. I am excited about the innovative ideas we can bring to Barrhead and the housing sector in the future.
When I'm not at work, you'll find me walking—I'm committed to hitting at least 6 miles a day. Music is my constant companion; I never leave the house without my headphones. I'm also a devoted pet parent to a 10-year-old Lhasa Apso, who is my world.
Lorna Dunsmore
C~urb
Lorna Dunsmore is Director of Property Management at C~urb, part of Link Group. Her career has spanned social research, local government, social housing, Private Sector Leasing, Mid-Market Rent, Factoring, and Scotland wide Shared Equity services.
Read MoreLorna is a Chartered Member of the CIH with an MA (Hons) Politics (Edinburgh); MSc Housing Studies (Glasgow); Institute of Leadership & Management Level 2 & 3 and Letwell CIH Cert in Letting & Managing Residential Property. Committed to enhancing professionalism in housing, Lorna set up a graduate programme and Practice Exchange Network in her current role.
Dan Kennedy
Adaptis
Educated to degree level in business, Dan has over 15 years of direct people management experience. He was voted Leader of the Year in his last corporate role prior to moving to consultancy.
Read MoreHis background includes customer service, new product development, agile process implementation and system integrations. He is fully qualified in using the SDI tool to develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence and behaviour change. He is in demand as a coach and mentor, where his practical examples and ability to apply real-life experience to the challenges raised is of great value to his clients.
Dan’s love of travel and seeking diverse experiences contributes to his practical hands-on approach to learning and development.