Strategy formation
Nurturing creative behaviour
Futures thinking
Values-based branding
Our involvement helps clients to set clear directions based on sound strategic information and insightful futures-based observations. We provide individuals with a keen awareness of their role in delivering the desired outcome and its relation to the bigger picture. thoughtengine supply both organisations and individuals with an understanding of creative cultures and their capacity to build and sustain significant organisational momentum. thoughtengine shows individuals how to personally apply brand values, thus assisting organisations to live the brand.
Our activities include workshops, project direction, facilitation, inspirational speaking and communication programmes. thoughtengine employ an approach of openness and frank dialogue throughout each engagement. Our work spans many industries including media, telecommunications, design, finance, government, not-for-profit and the arts - ensuring a continual flow of cross-industry insights for our clients.
thoughtengine was borne out of the strategic think tank of Orange, the well-known and oft-cited mobile communications success story. Patrick Harris, founder of thoughtengine, oversaw the activities of the Orange think tank for the innovative and legendary CEO, Hans Snook.
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Patrick Harris is a definitive blue-sky thinker, driven by an ultimate desire to reach practical, workable solutions. Patrick is appreciated for his ability to inspire creativity in individuals, distill strategies into actionable plans and generate powerful momentum inside organisations.
Although a recognised expert on telecommunications, Patrick is nothing if not versatile. His work is in demand across the entire spectrum of professional life.
He was formerly Director of Creaticity at Orange and non-executive Director in France Telecom UK R&D. Currently, Patrick is a Director in Medinge, a brand think tank focusing on humanity in brands and organisations.
Born in the US, he travels extensively, lives in London and is married with two children.
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A popular and engaging public speaker, Patrick likes to present using a unique mindmap for each event. In the audio file below, he describes some of the benefits of presenting in this format.
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Patrick is a popular and engaging speaker. His topics include Creativity, Strategy, the Future, Leadership and Brand. thoughtengine may also be able to help you by recommending an associate speaker.

The mindmap below illustrates some of the complexities surrounding strategy, teams and momentum.

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