Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Global Business Network records
- Dates:
- 1984-2012
- Creators:
- Global Business Network and Global Business Network
- Abstract:
- The Global Business Network records consists of consulting reports, WorldView meeting reports and interviews, publications, public reports, white papers, training resources, reference materials, marketing materials, business plans, corporation records, photographs, VHS tapes, cassettes, CDs, and DVDs pertaining to the business operations of the consulting organization Global Business Network. Some material included is in both hard copy and electronic.
- Extent:
- 30 Linear Feet (27 manuscript boxes; 11 cartons; 4 flat boxes)
- Language:
- English .
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Global Business Network records (M1958). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
Background
- Scope and content:
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Materials in this collection primarily consist of records created and collected by Global Business Network (GBN) over the course of the organization's history, including WorldView meeting reports and interviews, publications, public reports, white papers, training resources, reference materials, marketing materials, and business plans. Some material included is in both hard copy and electronic. Collection also includes photographs, VHS tapes, cassettes, CDs, and DVDs.
GBN used a a method called scenario planning to strategically advise various corporate and government entities. Often referred to as the "Shell method" because it was first integretated into corporate strategy planning by Pierre Wack at Royal Dutch/Shell in the 1970's, scenario planning is a process that explores hypothetical, alternative futures and the resulting impacts on policies and decision-making. The scenario planning methodology is well represented in the records of GBN, from the client reports and white papers to bibliographic files and marketing resources.
- Biographical / historical:
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Global Business Network (GBN) was a consulting and research organization founded in Berkeley, California in 1987 and later based in San Francisco. GBN was created by a group of entrepreneurs includuing Peter Schwartz, Jay Ogilvy, Stewart Brand, Napier Collyns, and Lawrence Wilkinson. The company had network members from a range of different backgrounds and fields, and used a methodology known as scenario planning to provide advice to businesses, non-profits, and governments. GBN ceased activity in 2013 folliwng the acquisition of the Monitor Group by Deloitte.
- Acquisition information:
- This collection was given by Jenny Collins of the Monitor Group to Stanford University, Special Collections in June 2013.
- Arrangement:
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The collection is arranged into the following series: 1. Global Business Network History and Founders; 2. Reports; 3. Training Material and Resources; 4. Publications, Bibliographies, and Books; 5. Photographs and Memorabilia; 6. Media.
Original folder titles have been maintained except when indicated by brackets.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-02-18 09:53:50 -0800 .
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Audiovisual and born-digital materials are not available in original format, and must be reformatted to a digital use copy.
- Terms of access:
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While Special Collections is the owner of the physical and digital items, permission to examine collection materials is not an authorization to publish. These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study. Any transmission or reproduction beyond that allowed by fair use requires permission from the owners of rights, heir(s) or assigns.
- Preferred citation:
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[identification of item], Global Business Network records (M1958). Dept. of Special Collections and University Archives, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, Calif.
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022