The Seven “P”s of Advocacy

04 Dec The Seven “P”s of Advocacy

Everyone loves some good alliteration, right?

Here are the seven Ps of advocacy, that one of my regular Local column readers distilled from reading my articles.

PURPOSE – be clear on the outcome you’re seeking. Taking the time to get this step right is crucial – read more here

PLACE – go to the right place to achieve your purpose. Read more here

PEOPLE – find the right people to talk to. These might not be the most obvious people – read more here

PATIENCE – be patient and determined. Read more here

POLITENESS – be polite and firm. Remember you are dealing with human beings, who have their own family and friends they are returning to each day – read more here

PERSERVERANCE – don’t give up without some results. Results are achieved one step at a time, however small – read more here

Be POSITIVE – maintain a good attitude. Read more here

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This article comes from my column entitled “Here to Help” in Hunter Local, December 2025. If you have an everyday problem just begging for a simple, real world solution, send it to “Here to Help” and let’s see what we can achieve.

Elaine Abery has a closet full of great ideas and empowering solutions. She’s also the Director of Unravelling Red Tape, a company dedicated to helping everyday people, not-for-profits and companies change the world through improved decision-making and legislation.

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