Dr. Don Gilman

Dr. Don Gilman

Ed.D, CSP, PMP, MSEMCA, US

Rocket scientist, nuclear engineer, and best selling author, helping geeks learn how to lead their teams and organizations.

Dr. Don Gilman brings to the platform over twenty years of experience as a research scientist in superconductivity, as a rocket scientist for the Titan IV missile system, and as a senior executive with multinational corporations. He is a seasoned consultant and coach to senior management and a highly respected speaker and instructor, uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between technology and business. He earned degrees in Engineering Physics with honors, Nuclear Engineering, a Masters in Engineering Management, and a Doctorate in Organization Change.  He recently returned to the United States after spending over two years in Germany on an international assignment for a Fortune 100 corporation.

Dr. Don has taught for various institutions, including the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).  He has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, CNN, MSNBC, and many other networks. He has been quoted in the USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, the New York Times, and many other national and regional newspapers and periodicals. Don also has several articles published in respected international publications.

A senior faculty member of AMA (American Management Association), an Executive Board member of IMC (Institute of Management Consultants), and an active member of AOM (Academy of Management), NSA (National Speakers Association), and ASTD (American Society of Training and Development), Dr. Don also holds a variety of board-level positions with corporations, as well as with educational and financial organizations.

Audiences appreciate Dr. Don's breadth of knowledge and experience combined with his high-impact presentation style.  With a unique combination of technology expertise, business acumen, and just the right amount of humor, Dr. Don has shared his knowledge to corporations and associations around the world.  In his best-sellng book, "Outsmarting VUCA," he shares the critical thinking skills to ensure companies and organizations can succeed in the ever-changing VUCA global business environment.

 

Dr. Don Gilman brings to the platform over twenty years of experience as a research scientist in superconductivity, as a rocket scientist for the Titan IV missile system, and as a senior executive with multinational corporations. He is a seasoned consultant and coach to senior management and a highly respected speaker and instructor, uniquely qualified to bridge the gap between technology and business. He earned degrees in Engineering Physics with honors, Nuclear Engineering, a Masters in Engineering Management, and a Doctorate in Organization Change.  He recently returned to the United States after spending over two years in Germany on an international assignment for a Fortune 100 corporation.

Dr. Don has taught for various institutions, including the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).  He has appeared on CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, CNN, MSNBC, and many other networks. He has been quoted in the USA Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Orange County Register, the New York Times, and many other national and regional newspapers and periodicals. Don also has several articles published in respected international publications.

A senior faculty member of AMA (American Management Association), an Executive Board member of IMC (Institute of Management Consultants), and an active member of AOM (Academy of Management), NSA (National Speakers Association), and ASTD (American Society of Training and Development), Dr. Don also holds a variety of board-level positions with corporations, as well as with educational and financial organizations.

Audiences appreciate Dr. Don's breadth of knowledge and experience combined with his high-impact presentation style.  With a unique combination of technology expertise, business acumen, and just the right amount of humor, Dr. Don has shared his knowledge to corporations and associations around the world.  In his best-sellng book, "Outsmarting VUCA," he shares the critical thinking skills to ensure companies and organizations can succeed in the ever-changing VUCA global business environment.

 

Outsmarting VUCA: How to Succeed in a Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous Environment

Format: 
Can be scaled to fit keynotes to multi-day workshops
This program is perfect for: The audience will leave with:


  • Teams facing a changing business environment
  • Organizations operating in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environment
  • Senior managers looking for tools to help their team members think more creatively

  • Specific tools for thinking...
ChangeLeadershipBusiness TrendsAudience ActivityEducational / InformativeStrategic Planning

Virtual Presentation

I have all my presentations available as virtual sessions as well as in person.  With Zoom, GoToWebinar, Adobe Connect, and many other platforms, my virtual sessions are always highly rated!
Audience ActivityEducational / Informative