Transcript Introducing Gerald Harris Planning and Strategy Development
Gerald Harris
Planning and Strategy Development
-Experience and Results in Strategic Planning for Large and Small Businesses -Specialist in Scenario Planning -Author, Public Speaker and Seminar Leader
Gerald Harris Planning & Strategy
Testimonials from past clients:
“First class work—Gerald and his team designed, managed and facilitated our national symposium of over 80 people through a top notch strategic planning process that helped set our national campaign on course.”
--Wendy Puriefoy, President of
the Public Education Network
“Our business plan was stalled and we could not have gotten it completed without your counsel and assistance. Your gentle encouragement and persistence was so appreciated. Your ability to succinctly summarize our goals and objectives was a catalyst for discussion and consensus. Your ability to work with a very strong group of personalities, allowing everyone to feel heard and have input was what led to this being a positive and successful process.”
—Emily Blanck, Executive Director,
Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa.
Partial List of Past Clients:
Kennecott Utah Copper, The Nature Conservancy, Chevron Corporation, TXU Corporation, The California Energy Commission, The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Schott Foundation for Public Education, Iberdrola (Spain), Electricit é de France, BHP (Australia), the US EPA and others.
Professional Background on Gerald Harris
Gerald Harris Planning and Strategy:
In 2002 Gerald formed his own firm to allow him to work with small to mid-sized organizations and those in minority communities. In February, 2008 Gerald became a founding Partner of
Best Partners
where is a part of team of experienced planning and finance executives who support each other in delivering significant corporate strategy work for larger companies.
Global Business Network:
Gerald is a member of the GBN Network of “remarkable people. Gerald worked as both an employee and independent consultant with GBN for 15 years as Senior Practitioner in GBN’s scenario planning practice where he specialized on the energy industry, capital intensive companies, and regional economic development. During this time he also developed a significant practice in the area of public education, in many cases doing pro-bono work for non-profit organizations.
Prior Experience:
Gerald started his career in Project Financing at the Bechtel Corporation. He worked 13 years for Pacific Gas & Electric company in Corporate Finance and Strategic Planning, leaving in 1993 as Director of Planning for the Engineering and Construction Group. Gerald has an M.B.A. (Finance and Business Economics concentrations) from the University of Chicago and a B.A. (Economics) from Morehouse College where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and a member of Phi Beta Kappa.
Services provided by Gerald Harris
Scenario Planning and Analysis Services:
•Lead facilitation of scenario analysis for internal teams •Full service strategic planning from scenarios creation to strategy development for internal teams •Introductory training in scenario analysis techniques for groups •Keynote presentations on the scenario analysis process •Keynote presentations on the future prospects for areas such as education, energy, economic developments, and prospects for African Americans
Services provided by Gerald Harris
Planning Support and Strategy Development:
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Initial Assessment
: Interviews of key leaders and stakeholders (inside and outside of the organization) from a neutral perspective, and review of existing documentation resulting in a written report or presentation.
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Planning Workshop Design and Facilitation
: Based on an initial assessment, custom design workshops for groups up to 100 with detailed process plans and clear outcomes for strategy development.
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Focused Research and Analysis
: Find key data to support and assess strategic options leading to presentations and discussions with key leaders and stakeholders •
Leading and Supporting Internal Teams
: Bring experience to planning processes where additional expertise is needed to build up internal groups.
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Implementation of Planning Results
: Provide counsel to senior managers and Boards in implementing strategic plans and assistance in finding new resources.
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Key note presentations and speeches:
On the strategy development process and scenario planning as a tool to understand uncertainty and future developments.
I believe the essentials of successful planning in any organization involve good team work, excellent leadership, and a focus on core questions: What are we deciding? What do we want? Why? What resources are needed (including human assets)? How can we get the resources we need and use them productively? How will we measure success? What actions to take and when? How can we learn as we take action?
Additional Background on Gerald Harris
Gerald Harris is:
•A member of the National Advisory Board for the National Society of Black Engineers •Member for the National Academies’ Network Sciences, Technology and Experimentation Committee •On the Board of the Hoffman Institute ( www.hoffmaninstitute.org
) •A well received public speaker—Most recently in Moscow, Russia on the future of the global electric power industry, and at the University of California’s Energy Bioscience Institute on the future of bio-fuels. He also has been an invited speaker on topics such as public education, strategy development and future scenarios on various topics.
Gerald Harris has served as:
•Member of the Board of Trustees of Saybrook Graduate School in San Francisco •Member of the Public Review Committee for the California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research Program
My new book that translates ideas from quantum physics into lessons that can be used in growing and managing organizations. For more information see http://www.bkconnection.com
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Web Links for more on Gerald Harris
Examples of Gerald’s work and ideas can be found at:
www.gbn.com/ArticleDisplayServlet.srv?aid=34927
Future of the Electric Power Industry
www.energstar.gov/energystrategy
Future of Energy Management for the US
www.gbn.com/ArticleDisplayServlet.srv?aid=38177
Future of Public Education in the United States
www.gbn.com/ArticleDisplayServlet.srv?aid=25646
Scenario Analysis and Research and Development
www.gbn.com/ArticleDisplayServlet.srv?aid=1080
Rethinking Corporate Planning
www.hoffmaninstitute.org/interviews-articles/interviews/relationship/wade-harris.html
Personal Growth with Dr. Brenda Wade
Contact Information
Contacting Gerald Harris: Email: [email protected]
or Phone: 415-350-1531 Office: 6511 Lucas Ave, Suite 8 Oakland, CA 94611 References provided upon request.
Customized assistance with strategic planning to meet the needs of your organization.