Solving wicked problems in your organisation people management Jun 06, 2025

As a result of the work we do, we know that there are no “perfect” organisations. They all struggle with their own problems, challenges, issues, and opportunities.

Sometimes, a group of executives knowledgeable of the issue, sit down and navigate path forward. It may not be an ideal solution, but i...

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Experience-Based Leadership Handbook - Become a better leader! 12pivotpoints book May 16, 2025

Over the last few years, you have probably seen regular newsletters, webinars, and other information from Advisory & Mentoring.

Our clients, of course, have seen much more from us – increased profit, increased sales, lower costs, lower risk, new opportunities. It’s what we do and what we’re known f...

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Being authentic leadership Apr 25, 2025

Being an “authentic leader” depends on how you define the term as the concept of Authentic Leadership is still evolving.

It’s important to recognise that employees look up to a leader who can lead, who demonstrates positive values, and who demonstrate the behaviours they want others to adopt. This ...

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EQ, IQ and dealing with people (and getting your way) people management Mar 21, 2025

There are many people who argue that emotional intelligence (EQ) is more important than general intelligence (IQ).

The reality of course, is that both are very important, and context plays a key role in determining which is more critical in a particular situation.
From the perspective of leadership, ...

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Leadership skills and personal values leadership Feb 14, 2025

We all have a reasonably accurate view of ourselves – regardless of how we present ourselves to others. Most of us know or suspect our “true selves.”

Similarly, we each have a reasonable understanding of what we consider “right” and what we consider “wrong” in our lives.

That sense of right and wrong ...

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The Importance of Etiquette and Respect in Leadership 12pivotpoints leadership Aug 09, 2024

You have probably never seen a real and legitimate successful leader look away from you when they’re talking to you, blow their nose on a napkin, talk through someone’s speech, wipe their nose on their sleeve, wear jeans to a formal meeting, forget peoples’ names, or other such unpleasant behaviours...

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The Change Manager - Role and Responsibilities change management Nov 15, 2023

The Change Manager

A change manager is the person responsible within a project in managing the people-related requirements and impacts of the change and normally reports to a project manager or program manager.

The change manager helps projects meet the objectives of the organization, project, bud...

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Sponsorships in Change Initiatives change change management Oct 31, 2023

According to the Project Management Institute’s The Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) Guide, the sponsor “is the person or group [of people] that provides the financial resources, in cash or in kind, for the Project.”

As defined by Wikipedia.com, “The Project Sponsor will be a senior ex...

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The world is in turmoil. Discover the ONE solution that works with our clients. management Oct 18, 2023

The world is in turmoil.

We are living through major pressures for change – pressures that are forcing us to move us away from what we know and what we are experienced in dealing with, and into an unsure and riskier place.

These pressures include geo-political instability, the pandemic, labour shortag...

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Implement your 2023 strategy with success - Free webinar digital speaker Jan 11, 2023

You know the predictions for your industry and you know the importance of both excellence in execution and a growing need for digitisation.

Don't let your business down and, if you have missed our free webinar on January 19th, you can still register to access the recording.

Register here.

You wil...

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Brave New World - Plan your year 2023 successfully management Jan 06, 2023

When we contemplate our future, we are confronted with aspects of a brave new world – but not the Aldous Huxley version.

There are two fundamental dimensions of our future: how will we as a society, a species, transform into a new reality; and how do we and our organisations adapt to this new reality...

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Happy New Year 2023 - 12 pivot-points for 12 months communication Jan 01, 2023

We wish you, the family and the team a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year 2023.

May 2023 be a year full of joy, wisdom and abundance.

We are looking forward to serving you and helping you set up and reach the goals you have.

Our 12 pivot-points proven methodology will bring transformation in ...

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