Ralph Harrison Email & Phone Number

Ralph was educated at the High School of Dundee thereafter Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art studying Architecture. Following this he commenced employment with the Government working for a number of departments in Tayside and Grampian, mainly concerned with managing government training programmes. Ralph took up a post with Scottish Enterprise Tayside in 1991 and is currently Organisational Development Specialist. His work is mainly with businesses to improve their performance through people, notably leadership and management development as well as ensuring all employees have the requisite skills and experience in order to meet the objectives of the company. Prior to current emphasis on businesses the role involved education in schools, colleges and universities particularly involved with the re-introduction of vocational training in schools complimentary to academic study.For 8 years Ralph was a Board Member of Angus College, serving also on the audit committee.For 3 years Ralph was Chairman to the Tayside Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths Partnership as well as the Co-ordinator for Scotland of the Jaguar F1 in Schools Challenge and he retains a strong interest in the promotion of science and technology particularly to young people. Ralph served on the Board of Dundee College for 4 years up to 31st Oct 2013. He was Chair of the Human Resource & Development Committee and a member of the Chair’s and Audit Committees. His job has and to some extent still does involve him with a number of initiatives in the college.

Listed skills include Psychometrics, Performance Management, Executive Coaching, Change Management, and 14 others.

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  Organisational Development Specialist

  Scottish Enterprise

  Nov 2011 - Present