About Dependable Strengths

Dependable Strengths began in 1945 to help military personnel transition their skills to civilian life. Its overwhelming success in this area won the attention of Harvard Business School where it went on to become a significant part of its Manual for Alumni Placement. Today, Dependable Strengths can be found in use throughout the world.

Successful classes and seminars have been delivered to colleges and universities, the K-12 system, prisons, at-risk students, welfare recipients, government agencies and many others.

The Center for Dependable Strengths (CDS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization under IRS code section 501 (C) 3. A volunteer Board of Directors, made up of community members governs CDS, each bringing with them a diverse background. This varied combination of members is one of the strengths of CDS. CDS board members share the philosophy that by giving a little of what they have, the Dependable Strengths approach and philosophy can be shared with an ever increasing circle of users.

• Mission Statement

• The Spirit of Dependable Strengths

• DSAP: Dependable Strengths Articulation Process

• Bernard & Jean Haldane, Originators
  

"Because you're unique,
there's something you are better at
than anybody else."
Bernard Haldane
Dependable Strengths Originator