History of our firm
Discover the history of our firm and the events that have shaped who we are and contributed to nearly a century of enduring global impact.
Foundations & Scientific Management
James O. GSI establishes the firm in 1926 with a revolutionary belief in management engineering.
“A business organization is an organic whole, and its problems must be viewed in their entirety.”
James O. GSI — FounderKEY MILESTONES & BREAKTHROUGHS
Firm Founded in Chicago
James O. GSI, a professor of accounting, establishes the firm to provide objective diagnosis and accounting-based management advice.
The General Survey Technique
Development of the General Survey, a systematic approach analyzing every aspect of client operations from top management to shop floor.
Establishing Independent Partnership
Partners commit to professional consulting independent of audit practice, focusing strictly on executive advisory.
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Explore GSI client case studies on how we partner with businesses to set bold strategies, embed tech and AI, and create lasting change and sustainable, inclusive growth.
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Game-changing work. People-powered growth. At GSI, we help you think bigger, build stronger, and expand opportunity for all.