Gerard J. Donnellan, PhD - Ghosts and Secrets in the Family Business
i Gerry is an organizational consulting psychologist and family business advisor. He is trained as a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst.
He works with owners of closely-held businesses and senior level leaders on issues such as succession planning, development of senior management, and family business issues. He provides executive coaching and assessment for professional development.
He is an adjunct Professor at Boston College, where he teaches Organizational Behavior. He developed and introduced the first family business course in the MBA at Brandeis University International Business School. He has held university faculty appointments at Harvard Medical School and the City University of New York. He holds the Advanced Certificate in Family Business Advising by the Family Firm Institute (FFI) and is a Fellow of FFI. He is a frequent presenter at FFI conferences.
He is the founder of Big Leap, a company which utilizes innovative techniques for organization development in family businesses, public companies and non-profits.
His widely acclaimed book, Who Will Drive the Bus? Guidance for Developing Leaders in the Family Enterprise (on Amazon), is used by families and their businesses worldwide.
His other interests include acting in community theater productions. He speaks Spanish.
His granddaughters think he s the “Best Pop-Pop Ever.”
Contact: Gerard J. Donnellan, PhD 8 Minola Road Lexington, MA USA 02421
Voice: 781.863.5354 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: www.big-leap.com