Partner in Growth
Welcome to Green Results LLC, by Paul Gilbert. Do you want to restore the environment, grow your organization, find innovative ways to expand your revenue in ways that connect with your mission, develop a bold strategic plan for growth, or operate in a more sustainable way? Then welcome. You are in the right place!
Paul Gilbert
An innovative leader in the area of the management and growth of public, private, and non-profit organizations.
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As Executive Director of NOVA Park, Gilbert helped the agency implement a stream of innovations that resulted in enterprise revenues more than doubling and a great expansion of parkland. Under his leadership, NOVA Parks was able to generate substantial funds from natural resources banking. From internal catering to climbing structures, creative aquatic theming, and light shows, and more, NOVA Parks became a leading park agency in the area of enterprise operations, while it grew and protected natural resources. Gilbert led acquisition efforts resulting in 16 new parks and the expansion of numerous existing parks.
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As Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, Gilbert was able to create public/private partnerships and greatly expand revenues and conserved land.
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Paul Gilbert is an author of several books on leadership and management, and is Executive in Residence for the Recreation Management Program at George Mason University.
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Gilbert has won the Cornelius Pugsley Medal for conservation of public parkland from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), the Founders Award from Virginia's United Land Trusts (VaULT), the Freedom Fund Award from the Fairfax Branch of the NAACP, the Appreciation Award from the Korean American Cultural Committee (KACC), and numerous other recognitions and awards.
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Gilbert holds a Master's Degree from George Mason University, a Certificate in Leadership from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and a Certificate in Business Sustainability from Cornell University.
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Our Unique Offerings
Consulting
Paul Gilbert teaches organizational management and leadership; he has written books about this, and he has successfully led organizations to growth for decades.
Innovation, both large and small, is a specialty. Do you need to expand your enterprise revenues, find a capital project that offers a good ROI, or bring something new and exciting to your market? Then let me help. From training staff on the tools of innovation to direct project management, let's find the best solution for your organization.
Strategic Planning
A good Strategic Plan can help an organization meet its true potential. Understand your unique strengths and build a plan that will help your group achieve greatness. Paul Gilbert has helped numerous organizations develop transformative plans!
Natural Resource Banking
Our expertise in natural resource banking includes carbon and wetland banking practices, nutrient banking, and more. Healthy natural systems are the answer to most of our environmental issues today. When done well, these methods can be a win/win. They improve the natural systems on a property, and they offset impacts. Gilbert understands the public sector and has worked closely with mitigation companies to find solutions and shepherd the process to successful completion.
Podcast
Tune into Paul's Strategic Leadership Podcast, where insights and strategies are shared to inspire leaders in conservation and sustainability. It's a resource for actionable advice and expert perspectives.
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Books and Articles
Paul Gilbert has written two books, and well over a dozen magazine and newspaper articles and essays. Here are just a few publications. Click on the image to go to the publication.
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Trees and a Different kind of Green
Park & Recreation Magazine
