Decision Strategies International (DSI) is a management consultancy, executive education and software firm focused on helping clients prepare for and profit from uncertainty. The company was founded by Paul Schoemaker in 1990.

Company Overview

DSI uses proprietary tools and processes - customized consulting, executive development and strategy software -- to help organizations develop a "strategic compass" to be prepared for whatever unexpected events come their way.

DSI is increasingly recognized as a global thought leader on strategic decision-making and managing uncertainty. Its client base has grown to over 200 organizations, including over 60 of the Fortune 500 and 5 of the Fortune 10.

DSI has deep expertise in financial services, energy, government/defense, health care and the biosciences, media, information technology and communications. More than half of clients retain DSI beyond the initial engagement, reflecting the firm's track record of adding value and building long-lasting relationships.

Half the firm's senior leaders hold a Ph.D. and several have served on the faculty of the top business schools, including the University of Chicago, Cedep at Insead and Wharton.

Core Values

DSI believes in and practices a set of core values based on academic leadership, practical business expertise and a commitment to add value to every client interaction.

Long-term commitment to have real impact for our clients by understanding their needs - we will not deliver theory for theory's sake. Everything we do is geared towards meeting the objectives of the client.

Unwavering standards on the quality of our work and the people that deliver it - the products we deliver will be nothing short of exceptional.

Setting and meeting high expectations through strong accountability to each other - the power of the team is greater than the individual.

Enabling our employees to get the job done without barriers - our people will have all of the tools and support they need to deliver remarkable work for our clients.

Fostering a fun and entrepreneurial culture - DSI will continually encourage and support risk-taking and paving new ground. It is what our company was built on.

Being honest, ethical and socially responsible - we will never waver on "doing the right thing" and will strive to be value-added members of the local and global communities we live and work in.

Emphasizing self-renewal and innovation among our team - we strive to be value-added members of the local and global communities where we live and work.

Respecting Diversity and Individual Differences - we pride ourselves on maintaining a expansive perspectives on strategy and organizations through a very diverse workforce and global client experience.

Services

Driven to deliver remarkable results for clients, DSI's services are grounded in cutting-edge academic concepts, rigorously researched and tested and then battle hardened in the corporate world. For more than 15 years, DSI has served as the trusted advisor to some of the most prominent global organizations.

DSI clients can selectively choose among a wide range of offerings, including:

* Executive development
* Consulting services
* Dynamic monitoring
* Future scenarios studies

Focus Industries

DSI works with a multitude of industries and fields in the U.S. and worldwide, ranging from financial services to information & technology. No matter the sector, DSI offers a number of tools, methods and services to help with an organization's strategy and planning. DSI offers dynamic services ranging from executive development to specific consulting engagements.

However, to address industry and field specific challenges, DSI also offers focused expertise in the following sectors:

* Financial Services
* Life Sciences
* Technology/Media and Telecom
* Human Resources
* Energy
* Government/Defense


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