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Employee Development Systems was founded in 1979 to enhance the
interpersonal skills needed to perform at a more productive level, to create
a workforce that that adapts to change, and is creative and innovative, and
to make the organization the employer of choice.                                     

It’s all about trust, building relationships and behavioral change.  Visit our testimonials page to see what some of our clients have said and take a look at the breadth of our reach from our client list.

Mission

We want to change people’s lives.
 

Vision

Our training and development initiatives must address employee engagement, multiple generations in the workplace, and the ramifications of social media and collaboration.

Values

• Respond to client needs quickly and decisively with the best possible solutions.
• Personal accountability to deliver the best possible experience
• Improving a company culture will improve everything
 
Suzanne Updegraff
 
For the past 15 years, our company has been inspired by our CEO, Suzanne Updegraff.  Suzanne is behind the design and appearance of all of our products.
 
Professional Endorsements
 

Charlie Landis, Halliburton Energy Services, has endorsed your work as Owner at Employee Development Systems, Inc..

Dear Suzanne,
I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users.

Details of the Recommendation: "Suzanne and her organization offers very important services to strategic and tactical management seeking to exceed their own expectations as leaders. First, she creatively and professionally guides her clients to the ability to understand who they are as leaders, their styles and types, and to develop vision and confidence for those on the tip of the cutting edge of an organization. She also is remarkably versatile at listening to the needs of management and designing exercises to make the solutions obvious to those who can address them. Any organization that seeks another avenue for organic growth after the obligatory campaigns of cost-cutting and acquisitions will need to utilize Suzanne's services."
Service Category: Business Consultant
Year first hired: 2008 (hired more than once)
Top Qualities: Great Results, Good Value, Creative
 
Chevelle Wilson, The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta comments on a Professional Presence in a Casual World class.
 
Suzanne's presentation is the perfect blend of personality, knowledge and competence.  Interaction with and among class was great.  I've never attended a class that held my attention from start to finish and the entire class seemed equally interested and engaged.



 
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