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When Bruce Griffiths founded Organization Systems International (OSI) in 1980, he had a unique vision of satisfying client needs through collaborating with a network of experts. He recognized that collaboration with others created a synergy more powerful than any individual alone could provide. Several decades later, that network has expanded worldwide, and Bruce continues to grow and maintain the diversity and geographic distribution of this network. Bruce is an organizational consultant and the founder of OSI, featuring the Polaris^® universal competency model, with over 40 years of experience in leadership and consulting roles. After graduating from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1969, Bruce served for five years as an officer in both the United States Coast Guard and Navy. His interest in leadership was sparked during duty in the Gulf of Tonkin during the Vietnam conflict. After transitioning to reserve officer status, he obtained his M.S. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from San Diego State University. He then joined a large multinational conglomerate, The Wickes Companies, where he led the Human Resources Planning Group. He left Wickes in 1980 to form OSI. Bruce retired from the US Coast Guard Reserve as a Captain in 1993. Bruce has specialized in leadership selection and development and has been recognized a number of times for professional contributions, including two best practice citations from ASTD for developing unique business simulations designed to teach strategic leadership competencies.