Heritage Sector

pivotal: "vitally important in determining outcome, progress or success"

"The work Sheryl has done with board members is working… it’s no longer theory but starting to be put into practice!”

Board Chairman

"Sheryl’s also very good on time. She keeps to time and covers everything off. She’s not frightened to dump stuff though – she’ll go along with what’s happening for the group and deal with whatever comes up.”

Board Chairman

"Take facilitation – I feel like I can sit down with Sheryl for 10 to 15 minutes and portray something and the results will come across [from Pivotal]. It doesn’t soak up a lot of time [talking to Pivotal] and Pivotal is very outcome-orientated. I like that about them.”

Chief Executive

“That fresh attitude…it invigorates us to do other things, to look at things differently. Sheryl pulls your head out of the sand!”

Chief Executive

“After a few years in business I was going around in circles. I just needed some new input and Sheryl was the one to give me that. What with the long hours I was working I never had time to think. I got into the same trap as I had in my earlier businesses. I sat down with Sheryl and it seemed like I could start working less hours and getting more money! I followed her advice to the ‘t’. I had been working IN my business not ON it. I couldn’t believe it!”

Business Owner

Pivotal has a special interest in working with regional heritage and art focussed organisations. Our unique blend of conceptual and practical advice and support adds immense and tangible value both for your organisation, your initiatives, and the communities you serve.

Ian has curated and designed for Museums, Local Government, Department of Conservation (DOC) and event production for more than 20 years. He is a recognised potter and worked in the film industry. He has a breadth and depth of experience on which to draw.

Sheryl spent 9 years on the board of Tairawhiti Museum – a museum recognised both for the quality of its displays and its successful bicultural approach. She managed Tairawhiti Museum for an extended leave period. Sheryl has also consulted in the sector.

Ian and Sheryl have an extensive personal artefact and art collection.

How can Pivotal benefit you?

Our heritage sector experience means we talk your language and quickly grasp what you need to achieve. Examples:

Governance – Upskill your board members; make more effective use of your meeting time; improve your relationship with your chief executive – setting expectations, managing and monitioring performance
Strategy and Planning – Design and facilitate your planning processes; design and facilitate workshops; prepare plan documentation.
Coaching – Fast track development of strong and effective leadership and management
Exhibition design – Creative and practical designs for exhibition spaces. Check out Pivotal’s Gallery for examples. Effective and innovative solutions within tight budgets.