Welcome to CSI's e-Newsletter!

Conceptual Systems International has been in the business of providing Development Planning and Career Development Systems to organizations for over 20 years.  This e-newsletter will bring you our most current thinking about the area of Career and Strategic Development, news form our clients, and information about new products.  We look forward to any suggestions and comments you might have.

WorkTeam Advantage™
Organizational Career Development on the Internet

Conceptual Systems International has been creating online development systems since 1979 Š that's right, since before the IBM PC was announced!  We are pleased to announce the development of the newest and most user friendly systems yet Š WorkTeam Advantage™.   This system is based on our highly successful Development 21 Workshops for Employees and Managers.  If you would like more information about Work Team Advantage™ v7.0 please visit us at www.concepsys.com and sign up for email updates or give us a call at 301-774-9700 and don't forget to visit us at ASTD May 24-26 in Washington, DC.

As the Economy Picks-Up, Employees Get Ichy

The nineties, and subsequent recession, have taught an important lesson.  Individuals need to continually plan and develop their careers and organizations need to provide the support and context for that process.  As the recession wanes, we can expect that employees will be increasingly concerned about careers and anxious to engage in development planning.  In fact, in a survey released October 3, 2003 by CareerBuilder, it was reported that 28% of the workforce plan to look for new jobs in the next year and 60% in the next 24 months.  This will provide a unique opportunity for organizations to focus development on meeting business challenges and as a tool to retain employees.

Looking for help in Planning or Implementing Career Development Systems?

That is what we do.  Please visit our website at www.concepsys.com to find out more or call us at 301-774-9700.  Our Development 21 Workshops for Managers helps them coach employees around the development planning process and our Development 21 Workshop for Employees helps them write Development Plans targeted at meeting organizational goals.  We also have great publications and job aids in the Job Enrichment and Holding Development Discussions.