Eric D. Henderson

Background

About Eric D. Henderson

Experienced executive leader with an extensive background in strategic and operational planning, strategic communications, risk management, and organizational leadership. Known for incisive analysis of complex problems and the ability to design and communicate practical solutions to those problems. Proven record of success in leading organizations and managing simultaneous complex and high-risk projects. KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS Organizational Leadership - Designed and implemented the first Enterprise Project Management Office for a employee,$4B agency- Successfully led multiple organizations with over one hundred personnel and operating budgets in excess of $100 million- Reorganized and then ran the matrixed decision support processes of a major U.S. Army headquarters in combat- Designed and led a unique hundred-person strategic communications organization executing a targeted strategic communications campaign in support of U.S. policy. Strategic Planning - Conceived and spearheaded a $5M requirements and capabilities study resulting in a multi-billion dollar increase in legislative budget allocations- Developed an original method of tightly linking strategic communications with broader strategic and operational efforts, cited in both academic and business literature, and adopted by multiple organizations- Re-engineered campaign assessment methodologies in Eastern Afghanistan, reducing the reporting requirements by well over 80% while resulting in more accurate prediction of events- Served as either the lead or a key planner for no fewer than eleven major strategic efforts. Risk Management - Provided multiple detailed risk assessments and mitigation strategies on behalf to clients ranging from a multi-campus hospital system to ultra-high net worth individuals- Delivered risk assessment, risk management, and tactical skill training to over three hundred private and government security personnel.