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ABOUT TSi

TSi is a Human Capital Services firm that specializes in Workforce Development, Organization Development, and Enterprise and Mission Performance Management for federal, commercial and nonprofit customers. 

We provide individual and group training, consulting, and program support through Advisory & Assistance Services or Program Management Support Services. 

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Delivering results through the leap framework

Our unique blend of Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Management Systems Engineering expertise applies engineering design and analysis methodologies to systems involving people and technologies within organizations.

TSi’s Leadership Effectiveness and Potential (LEAP) framework is a customizable program that includes four types of masteries that help individuals achieve greater success (personal, interpersonal, organizational and motivational). The LEAP Program helps individuals expand results, leverage relationships, integrate their environment, and inspire performance.

TSi provides a holistic approach that delivers tangible results for your organization’s Human Capital needs.

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growing our heritage

TSi is building on the legacy of founder and former owner Dr. Marta Wilson, a workplace psychologist and business author. We have a longstanding track record of helping our customers achieve transformation goals to expand revenue, reduce costs, increase efficiency – while attracting and retaining cutting-edge talent needed to excel in an economy driven by ideas, new technologies and unpredictable global influences.

TSi’s growth and business practices have been recognized repeatedly, including five consecutive years ranked as one of Inc.’s 5000 Fastest Growing Companies in America.

our name reflects our mission and values

TSi stands for Transformation Systems Inc. and the results we deliver are nothing short of transformational.

We are possibility thinkers. We target a problem and create lasting solutions. We energize a group’s culture by making every thought, word, and deed count.

We keep leaders in motion toward new peaks of performance. We help leaders create leaner, faster, better and smarter organizations by cultivating cultures of continuous transformation through renewed learning, collaboration, planning and measuring. 

Every day, TSi helps leaders and their workforces advance to the leading edge of performance.

1994

Grand Strategy Systems Inc. Incorporated

Marta Wilson, Stephen Hacker and Scott Sink establish Grand Strategy Systems Inc. on Aug 23, 1994.

US Navy AEGIS Program Office Support

TSi begins working with the US Navy. Our support continues today—30 years of continuous support!

TSi obtains a SECRET Facility Clearance

1999

Grand Strategy Systems Inc. changes its name to Transformation Systems Inc. (TSi)

Work Miracles published

2002

TSi awarded GSA MOBIS contract vehicle

Live a Difference and facilitators’ guide published

2004

Dr. Marta Wilson becomes sole owner of TSi

2005

Transformation Desktop Guide published

2006

10 employees

MRAP Program Support

In response to IED attacks against US troops in the Iraq war, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program established with TSi support

2007

Joint MRAP Vehicle Program (JMVP) contract awarded

TSi supported this contract until 2015.

TSi awarded Navy’s Seaport-e contract

Stafford, VA field office opened

2008

“Feed-to-Lead” community social outreach program launched

Joint MRAP Vehicle Program Team with TSi awarded the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award

2009

20 employees

Leaders in Motion published

Washington, DC field office opened

Awards & Recognition:

  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • Dr. Wilson wins the Washington Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” award

2010

Awards & Recognition:

  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • Virginia Chamber of Commerce “Fantastic 50” winner

Warren, MI field office opened

2011

Awards & Recognition:

  • Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) “Corporate Heroine” winner
  • Dr. Marta Wilson wins 2011 “Corporate Heroine in Technology” Award
  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • SHRM “Employer All-Star” winner

Dr. Marta Wilson appointed to Northern Virginia Tech Council (NVTC) Board of Directors

Dublin, VA field office opened

2012

Board Appointments:

Everybody’s Business published

Awards & Recognition:

  • GovStar “Star Workplace” finalist
  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • Jefferson Award for Public Service

Shawn James joins TSi as Chief Growth Officer

2013

30 employees

Awards & Recognition:

Washington Navy Yard Shooting impacts TSi’s customers and business operations

2015

Energized Enterprise published

TSi awarded the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Competency Aligned Organization (CAO) contract

2016

Awarded contract to Provide Advanced Training for DON Acquisition Workforce Excellence

2017

Trademark issued on LEAP model

Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner in 2017 American Business Awards

2018

TSi awarded Navy’s Seaport-NxG contract

LEAP App released on App Store and Google Play Store

TSi awarded contract to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)

2019

Death of TSi’s Chief Operating Officer, Robert Wilson

Shawn James appointed TSi President

COVID pandemic shuts down in-person delivery; TSi pivots to virtual platform delivery and more data analytics

2020

LEAP book published with ForbesBooks and ranked an Amazon best-seller

Department of Labor (DOL)

TSi awarded Department of Labor (DOL) coaching and employee development contract.  Turns around the organization’s FEVS (Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey) scores

2024

Shawn James purchases TSi from Dr. Marta Wilson and becomes sole owner

TSi designated SDVOSB/VOSB

1998

Grand Strategy Systems Inc. Incorporated

Michele Bolos breaks free of the dot.com stereotype & creates a new kind of tech company.

US Navy AEGIS Program Office Support

TSi begins working with the US Navy. Our support continues today—30 years of continuous support!

1999

Grand Strategy Systems Inc. changes its name to Transformation Systems Inc. (TSi)

Work Miracles published

2002

TSi awarded GSA MOBIS contract vehicle

Live a Difference and facilitators’ guide published

2004

Dr. Marta Wilson becomes sole owner of TSi

2005

Transformation Desktop Guide published

2006

10 employees

MRAP Program Support

In response to IED attacks against US troops in the Iraq war, Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Program established with TSi support

2007

Joint MRAP Vehicle Program (JMVP) contract awarded

TSi supported this contract until 2015.

TSi awarded Navy’s Seaport-e contract

Stafford, VA field office opened

2008

“Feed-to-Lead” community social outreach program launched

Joint MRAP Vehicle Program Team with TSi awarded the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award

2009

20 employees

Leaders in Motion published

Washington, DC field office opened

Awards & Recognition:

  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • Dr. Wilson wins the Washington Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business” award

2010

Awards & Recognition:

  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • Virginia Chamber of Commerce “Fantastic 50” winner

Warren, MI field office opened

2011

Awards & Recognition:

  • Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association (AFCEA) “Corporate Heroine” winner
  • Dr. Marta Wilson wins 2011 “Corporate Heroine in Technology” Award
  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • SHRM “Employer All-Star” winner

Dr. Marta Wilson appointed to Northern Virginia Tech Council (NVTC) Board of Directors

Dublin, VA field office opened

2012

Board Appointments:

Everybody’s Business published

Awards & Recognition:

  • GovStar “Star Workplace” finalist
  • Inc 5000 “Fastest Growing Companies” winner
  • Jefferson Award for Public Service

Shawn James joins TSi as Chief Growth Officer

TSi obtains a SECRET Facility Clearance

2013

30 employees

Awards & Recognition:

Washington Navy Yard Shooting impacts TSi’s customers and business operations

2015

Energized Enterprise published

TSi awarded the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) Competency Aligned Organization (CAO) contract

2016

Awarded contract to Provide Advanced Training for DON Acquisition Workforce Excellence

2017

Trademark issued on LEAP model

Honored as Gold Stevie Award Winner in 2017 American Business Awards

2018

TSi awarded Navy’s Seaport-NxG contract

LEAP App released on App Store and Google Play Store

TSi awarded contract to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD)

2019

Death of TSi’s Chief Operating Officer, Robert Wilson

Shawn James appointed TSi President

COVID pandemic shuts down in-person delivery; TSi pivots to virtual platform delivery and more data analytics

2020

LEAP book published with ForbesBooks and ranked an Amazon best-seller

Department of Labor (DOL)

TSi awarded Department of Labor (DOL) coaching and employee development contract.  Turns around the organization’s FEVS (Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey) scores

2024

Shawn James purchases TSi from Dr. Marta Wilson and becomes sole owner

TSi designated SDVOSB/VOSB

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