Tribute to Ian Percy
Ian was a founding partner and the director of THE BRIDGE in Germany. Those who worked with him will never forget his magnetic personality, humor and big picture thinking. He had the ability to inspire people and reach their heads and hearts.
The unique training style used by BRIDGE consultants today is based largely on Ian – specifically his pragmatic business approach and ease of turning solid theory into an energising and lasting learning experience.
He has moved on, but will always remain the central spirit of our company and of our personal standard of excellence in providing quality with a personal touch to our clients.
Here are a few quotes from participants and colleagues, which show that Ian always lived up to his personal credo of making a difference on a personal and organisational level:
Quotes
„It has been an honor to work with Ian. I had the opportunity to know Ian for business reasons and appreciated his capacity to help the others in their growth both in the professional and the personal side.”
„Ian was a very special and unique person and he did indeed leave a permanent impression and eternal presence in my professional life as I had the privilege and opportunity to get to know Ian in occassion of the training programs he did.“
„These words remind me of you, Ian, and I thank you for your inspiration: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail for others to follow. – Ralph Waldo Emerson. You will be sadly missed.”
„While I only spent a week under the guidance of Ian, in that short time it was easy to see his energy was endless and a smile always graced his boyish face!“
„I really appreciated Ian with his professionalism and sense of humour. Everything was easy with him!“
„He was such an inspirational person. He helped and motivated so many people that his legacy will live on with them.“
„I met Ian few years ago during a management training program. I always appreciated him as an open, innovative, people-oriented person and family man. He will live in our memories.“
„I write IAN in capital letters because he has been one of the best Consultants I have ever met.“
„Er war für uns immer ein Quell der Inspiration. Mit seiner offenen Art und seinem besonderen Humor hat er uns während des Trainings durch alle Höhen und Tiefen begleitet und motiviert. Jeder bekam individuell etwas von Ian mit auf den Weg und wir denken gerne an die Zeit mit ihm zurück.“
„Ich halte Ian für einen ganz außergewöhnlichen Trainer und Berater. Er wird mir auch in Zukunft Maßstab in vielerlei Hinsicht bleiben. Auch unsere Programmteilnehmer waren nach jedem BRIDGE-Seminar sehr angetan von seiner Professionalität, Menschlichkeit und Ehrlichkeit. Und man verbindet seinen Humor sehr stark mit jeder Erinnerung an ihn.“