TDS

Published in the Texas City Sun
Who's Who in Business supplement
August 26th, 2001

Houston 100 Honors Local Training Company Again

Barry Hardy, CEO of Training & Development Systems (TDS), will be accepting the Houston 100 award for the second year in a row. The award is sponsored by the University of Houston’s Small Business Development Center and honors the area’s top 100 private companies making the greatest impact on Houston. This is quite an accomplishment for a man who used his experience in the petrochemical industry to create a business from the ground up in just eight years.

After a successful 19-year career with Amoco Chemical Company in human resources and operations, Hardy realized that he enjoyed the aspect of workforce training the most. He liked it so much that he returned to college after 14 years and received a B.S. degree in Training and Development from the University of Houston. He took his technical and management experience and ventured into entrepreneurship in 1993. “I have gained a greater appreciation for those who have taken their dreams and turned them into realities,” Hardy said.

After many successes and a fair number of setbacks, TDS was honored in 2000 with the number 26 spot on the Houston 100. Hardy said that it was especially gratifying to receive the notification this month that TDS had placed a second time in the top 100.

Shortly after founding TDS, Hardy drafted a set of “Guiding Principles” upon which he still operates the company today. One of those principles speak to giving time and financial resources to those in need including supporting the community and supporting youth
through education scholarships.

The Houston 100 is a prestigious honor, but Hardy’s belief in his “Guiding Principles” causes him to be as equally pleased with being recognized for his community involvement. He was recently honored by College of the Mainland for his contributions in developing the two-year associate in applied science degree, which prepares graduates for entry-level employment as process operators in the petrochemical and refining industries. Today, this program is helping to alleviate the shortage of qualified process technicians.

Hardy continues to commit personal, as well as company time and resources, to important community events such as the League City Village Fair and Musical Festival, HIS Ministries and St. Luke’s Heart Exchange.

TDS is a full-service performance improvement consulting firm that specializes in individual, work group and organizational performance through the strategic assessment, development, implementation and management of organizational learning initiatives. The corporate mission of TDS is to partner with its clients to provide performance improvement solutions that contribute to their client’s success and competitive advantage. Core products and services include:

Assessment and Analysis
Management and Administration
Strategic Learning
Custom Course Development
Workshop Delivery and Group Facilitation
Training the “Trainers”

As a full-service outsourcing solution, TDS is committed to providing its clients with the highest quality products, services and solutions that meet their needs, add value to their business, and strengthen their competitive advantage. TDS’s exemplary, personalized customer service has led to a 98 percent client retention rate and high recognition in the field of training and development across a number of industries.

If you would like more information on how to help your organization reach its peak performance, please contact TDS at 281-488-1128 or check out their website at www.tdshou.com.