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Gsmi
Legal namestring
Глобал стратегийн удирдлагын институт
Websiteurl
gsmi.mn
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2002
Descriptiontext

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute / Глобал стратегийн удирдлагын институт) is a Mongolian private training, coaching, and consulting firm headquartered in Ulaanbaatar. Founded in 2002, the company provides management training, leadership coaching, and strategic consulting services to Mongolian businesses, government institutions, and SMEs. Its core offerings span three pillars: Training (corporate customized training and over 15 structured public courses covering sales, customer service, strategic planning, project management, EQ, risk management, and middle manager development), Coaching (one-on-one and group executive coaching introduced in 2016, plus an SME Mentoring Program), and Consulting (project design, implementation support, research and analysis, and technical assistance). The company has trained approximately 1,000 managers through short-term programs, graduated over 250 CEOs through 8 cohorts since 2014, served 300+ business entities under the EU-funded Business Advisory Services Mongolia program, and completed over 400 short-term consulting projects with clients including Mobicom Corporation, Bank of Mongolia, State Bank, and Azia Pharma.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with multiple pricing streams: quote-based custom corporate training delivered at client premises or GSMI facilities, public enrollment courses scheduled at GSMI facilities, and individually-priced coaching and consulting engagements. The firm employs 11-50 people and is led by CEO Ts. Oyun-jargal, with a consulting team of 8+ named professionals holding doctoral degrees, MBA credentials, and PMP certifications with prior leadership roles at institutions including the National University of Mongolia, International University of Mongolia, SEZIS, and ICT Groups. Distribution is direct sales-led across multiple channels including the company website (gsmi.mn), Facebook (GSMIConsulting), Business Radio 98.9 thought leadership, and a knowledge library of articles and videos. Both classroom and online/webinar delivery formats are supported. The company operates exclusively in Mongolia with all distribution channels serving a single-country domestic market.

Short descriptiontext

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute) is a Mongolia-based professional services firm providing management training, executive coaching, and strategic consulting to Mongolian enterprises, government entities, and SMEs, with offerings across corporate training, leadership coaching, and SME mentoring programs.

Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
HQ citystring
Ulaanbaatar
HQ countrystring
Mongolia
HQ regionstring
Asia
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
management training services, leadership coaching programs, business consulting services, executive coaching services, corporate training programs
Industry1 code
1Sales Management & Coaching (Frontline Leadership)
CodeEDABABAIPrimaryYes
NAICS code2 codes
  • Professional and Management Development Training61143
  • Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services541611
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Management Consulting Services8742
Product category
Management Consulting & Training Services
Social media profiles2 records
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Training Programs
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Classroom and online training programs on leadership, management, sales, customer service, strategy, and other business topics. Programs include public enrollment courses and customized corporate training delivered at client premises or GSMI facilities.

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2Coaching Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Leadership coaching programs including individual coaching and group coaching for executives and managers. Services include the SME Mentoring Program and Leadership Coaching Program.

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3Management Consulting
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Consulting services including project design, implementation support, research and analysis, technical assistance, and contract monitoring for business strategy and organizational development.

gsmi.mn
Marketing channels5 records

Each record includes

Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels5 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Pricing details1 tier
1Public enrollment training courses
ModelOtherBilling cadenceAnnual
Notes

Training course fees vary by program. Registration and fee details available by contacting GSMI directly or through the registration page.

gsmi.mn
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute) provides professional management training, executive coaching, and business consulting services to organizations in Mongolia. The company delivers customized corporate training programs (covering sales, customer service, leadership, strategy, project management, EQ, and business planning), one-on-one and group leadership coaching, an SME mentoring program, and short-term consulting engagements such as project design, implementation support, research and analysis, and contract monitoring.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 88-90% knowledge application rate from coaching programs versus 15-18% from short-term training courses
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Gsmi (Global Strategy Management Institute) is a professional training, coaching, and consulting organization in Mongolia offering a portfolio of services including Leadership Coaching, SME Mentoring, Corporate Customized Training, and various specialized training programs. The core offerings consist of advisory/consulting services, leadership and management coaching programs, and over 50 structured training courses covering sales, customer service, strategic planning, business planning, project management, and EQ/leadership development. The company serves large private sector organizations and government entities with both in-person classroom training and online/webinar formats.

Product and service16 records
1Leadership Coaching Program (Удирдлагын Коүчинг Хөтөлбөр)
CategoryCoaching Program
Description

One-on-one and group coaching services for company executives and leaders to develop management and leadership skills.

2SME Mentoring Program (SME Менторинг Хөтөлбөр)
CategoryMentoring Program
Description

Mentoring program for small and medium enterprise owners and managers to develop strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

3Corporate Customized Training (Байгууллагын захиалгат сургалт)
CategoryCorporate Training
Description

Customized training programs tailored to organizational goals, culture, and operational needs including strategic, marketing, sales, leadership, project management, and customer service training packages delivered at client premises or GSMI facilities.

4Sales Skills Training (Борлуулалтын ур чадвар олгох сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Sales skills development training covering modern sales trends, effective selling techniques, customer behavior, persuasion methods, and negotiation skills.

5Customer Service Training (Харилцагчийн үйлчилгээ ба харилцааны ур чадвар олгох сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Customer service skills training for service staff covering service knowledge, attitude, EQ development, handling difficult customers, and complaint resolution.

6Middle Manager Training - Future Leader (МАРГААШИЙН УДИРДАГЧ)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Training program for middle managers covering modern leadership trends, management skills, planning, leadership responsibilities, team building, and EQ.

7Mentor Training (Ментор бэлтгэх сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Training program to prepare mentors covering mentoring definitions, differences between mentoring and coaching, mentoring programs, and mentor-mentee relationships.

8Trainer Development Course (Сургагч багш бэлтгэх сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Training program to develop trainers covering training value, needs assessment, organizational training strategy, learning processes, and instructional design.

9Strategic Planning and Analysis Training (Стратеги төлөвлөлт ба стратегийн шинжилгээний хэрэгсүүд)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Training on strategic management, organizational goal setting, strategic thinking development, and strategic analysis tools including BSC methodology.

10Business Planning and Business Model Training (Бизнес төлөвлөлт ба Бизнес модель)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Training on business planning methodology, business model canvas, market analysis, competitor SWOT analysis, and financial planning.

11Financial Management Training for Executives (Захирлуудад зориулсан санхүүгийн удирдлага сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Financial management training for executives covering financial performance analysis, financial planning, and decision-making capabilities.

12Leadership Training (Манлайллын сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Leadership development training for executives covering modern leadership trends, vision-setting, strategic thinking, digital transformation, and organizational culture.

13Project Management Training (Төслийн менежментийн багц сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Project management training covering agile and traditional methodologies, project planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and project cost control.

14EQ and Personal Leadership Training (EQ ба Хувь хүний манлайлал)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Training on emotional intelligence and personal leadership development covering EQ components, leadership mindset, problem-solving, and growth mindset.

15Risk Management Training (Эрсдэлийн менежментийн сургалт)
CategoryTraining Program
Description

Risk management training covering risk identification, assessment, mitigation strategies, and organizational risk management frameworks.

16Consulting Services (Зөвлөх үйлчилгээ)
CategoryConsulting Services
Description

Professional advisory services including project design, implementation support, technical assistance, research and analysis, blueprint development, and contract monitoring for business strategy and organizational development.

Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight4 records

Each record includes

Type, Description

Peers10 records
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Top-tier global management consulting firm with offices across emerging markets. Broader strategic consulting practice than GSMI but overlaps in organizational transformation and executive advisory.

TypeEmerging player
Description

Online corporate training and talent development platform with digital courses and coaching. Comparable to GSMI's online training delivery format, though focused on technology-enabled learning rather than in-person programs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global leadership and talent management consultancy offering training, assessment, and coaching services. Overlaps with GSMI's mid-manager, leadership, and corporate training programs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Nonprofit specializing in leadership coaching, executive development, and research. Directly comparable to GSMI's Leadership Coaching Program and SME mentoring offerings.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Global leadership and management training firm offering coaching, workshops, and consulting. Directly comparable to GSMI's leadership training and coaching programs serving enterprise clients.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global organizational consulting firm offering executive search, leadership development, and talent management. Provides broader services than GSMI but overlaps in executive coaching and organizational consulting.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Provider of sales, service, and leadership training solutions. Directly comparable to GSMI's sales skills training, customer service training, and leadership development programs.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Strategy execution and leadership development consultancy providing coaching and sales capability programs. Comparable to GSMI's strategic planning, sales training, and executive coaching offerings.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Research and advisory firm serving executive leaders with insights, benchmarking, and tools. Comparable to GSMI's enterprise clients and executive development focus, though broader scope.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Worldwide corporate training provider focused on leadership, sales, customer service, and professional development. Closely matches GSMI's portfolio of in-person and online training courses for mid-market and enterprise clients.

Market position
Strengths5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Weaknesses5 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Competitive moat3 records

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Type, Details

Key risks6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Key highlights6 records

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Headline, Details, Source

Customer concentration

Classification, Details

Named customers9 records

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Name, Industry, Type, Use case, Source, UUID

Segment4 records

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Title, Type, Primary, Description, Pain point addressed, Use case, Source

Ideal customer profile4 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
Has APIbool
No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Core technology
Revenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Number of profiles
Profiles9 records

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Name, Designation, Designation category, Overview, Profile commentary, Source

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds

Each record includes

Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Each record includes

Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

Each record includes

Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

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Gsmi

Management Consulting & Training Servicesgsmi.mn

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute) is a Mongolia-based professional services firm providing management training, executive coaching, and strategic consulting to Mongolian enterprises, government entities, and SMEs, with offerings across corporate training, leadership coaching, and SME mentoring programs.

What Gsmi does

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute / Глобал стратегийн удирдлагын институт) is a Mongolian private training, coaching, and consulting firm headquartered in Ulaanbaatar. Founded in 2002, the company provides management training, leadership coaching, and strategic consulting services to Mongolian businesses, government institutions, and SMEs. Its core offerings span three pillars: Training (corporate customized training and over 15 structured public courses covering sales, customer service, strategic planning, project management, EQ, risk management, and middle manager development), Coaching (one-on-one and group executive coaching introduced in 2016, plus an SME Mentoring Program), and Consulting (project design, implementation support, research and analysis, and technical assistance). The company has trained approximately 1,000 managers through short-term programs, graduated over 250 CEOs through 8 cohorts since 2014, served 300+ business entities under the EU-funded Business Advisory Services Mongolia program, and completed over 400 short-term consulting projects with clients including Mobicom Corporation, Bank of Mongolia, State Bank, and Azia Pharma.

The business operates on a professional services revenue model with multiple pricing streams: quote-based custom corporate training delivered at client premises or GSMI facilities, public enrollment courses scheduled at GSMI facilities, and individually-priced coaching and consulting engagements. The firm employs 11-50 people and is led by CEO Ts. Oyun-jargal, with a consulting team of 8+ named professionals holding doctoral degrees, MBA credentials, and PMP certifications with prior leadership roles at institutions including the National University of Mongolia, International University of Mongolia, SEZIS, and ICT Groups. Distribution is direct sales-led across multiple channels including the company website (gsmi.mn), Facebook (GSMIConsulting), Business Radio 98.9 thought leadership, and a knowledge library of articles and videos. Both classroom and online/webinar delivery formats are supported. The company operates exclusively in Mongolia with all distribution channels serving a single-country domestic market.

Gsmi firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Gsmi
Legal name
Глобал стратегийн удирдлагын институт
Website
https://gsmi.mn
Company type
Private
Founded year
2002
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute) is a Mongolia-based professional services firm providing management training, executive coaching, and strategic consulting to Mongolian enterprises, government entities, and SMEs, with offerings across corporate training, leadership coaching, and SME mentoring programs.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Gsmi industry classification

Industry
Product category
Management Consulting & Training Services
NAICS
Professional and Management Development Training (61143), Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services (541611)
SIC
Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)
akta.pro primary industry
Sales Management & Coaching (Frontline Leadership) (EDABABAI)

Keywords

  • Management training services
  • Leadership coaching programs
  • Business consulting services
  • Executive coaching services
  • Corporate training programs

Where Gsmi is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Ulaanbaatar
HQ country
Mongolia
HQ region
Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

Gsmi business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

  1. Training Programs: Classroom and online training programs on leadership, management, sales, customer service, strategy, and other business topics. Programs include public enrollment courses and customized corporate training delivered at client premises or GSMI facilities.
  2. Coaching Services: Leadership coaching programs including individual coaching and group coaching for executives and managers. Services include the SME Mentoring Program and Leadership Coaching Program.
  3. Management Consulting: Consulting services including project design, implementation support, research and analysis, technical assistance, and contract monitoring for business strategy and organizational development.

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
OtherAnnualPublic enrollment training courses

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Gsmi product offering

Product offering

Core offering

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute) provides professional management training, executive coaching, and business consulting services to organizations in Mongolia. The company delivers customized corporate training programs (covering sales, customer service, leadership, strategy, project management, EQ, and business planning), one-on-one and group leadership coaching, an SME mentoring program, and short-term consulting engagements such as project design, implementation support, research and analysis, and contract monitoring.

Product overview

Gsmi (Global Strategy Management Institute) is a professional training, coaching, and consulting organization in Mongolia offering a portfolio of services including Leadership Coaching, SME Mentoring, Corporate Customized Training, and various specialized training programs. The core offerings consist of advisory/consulting services, leadership and management coaching programs, and over 50 structured training courses covering sales, customer service, strategic planning, business planning, project management, and EQ/leadership development. The company serves large private sector organizations and government entities with both in-person classroom training and online/webinar formats.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Leadership Coaching Program (Удирдлагын Коүчинг Хөтөлбөр) One-on-one and group coaching services for company executives and leaders to develop management and leadership skills.
  • SME Mentoring Program (SME Менторинг Хөтөлбөр) Mentoring program for small and medium enterprise owners and managers to develop strategic thinking, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Corporate Customized Training (Байгууллагын захиалгат сургалт) Customized training programs tailored to organizational goals, culture, and operational needs including strategic, marketing, sales, leadership, project management, and customer service training packages delivered at client premises or GSMI facilities.
  • Sales Skills Training (Борлуулалтын ур чадвар олгох сургалт) Sales skills development training covering modern sales trends, effective selling techniques, customer behavior, persuasion methods, and negotiation skills.
  • Customer Service Training (Харилцагчийн үйлчилгээ ба харилцааны ур чадвар олгох сургалт) Customer service skills training for service staff covering service knowledge, attitude, EQ development, handling difficult customers, and complaint resolution.
  • Middle Manager Training - Future Leader (МАРГААШИЙН УДИРДАГЧ) Training program for middle managers covering modern leadership trends, management skills, planning, leadership responsibilities, team building, and EQ.
  • Mentor Training (Ментор бэлтгэх сургалт) Training program to prepare mentors covering mentoring definitions, differences between mentoring and coaching, mentoring programs, and mentor-mentee relationships.
  • Trainer Development Course (Сургагч багш бэлтгэх сургалт) Training program to develop trainers covering training value, needs assessment, organizational training strategy, learning processes, and instructional design.
  • Strategic Planning and Analysis Training (Стратеги төлөвлөлт ба стратегийн шинжилгээний хэрэгсүүд) Training on strategic management, organizational goal setting, strategic thinking development, and strategic analysis tools including BSC methodology.
  • Business Planning and Business Model Training (Бизнес төлөвлөлт ба Бизнес модель) Training on business planning methodology, business model canvas, market analysis, competitor SWOT analysis, and financial planning.
  • Financial Management Training for Executives (Захирлуудад зориулсан санхүүгийн удирдлага сургалт) Financial management training for executives covering financial performance analysis, financial planning, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Leadership Training (Манлайллын сургалт) Leadership development training for executives covering modern leadership trends, vision-setting, strategic thinking, digital transformation, and organizational culture.
  • Project Management Training (Төслийн менежментийн багц сургалт) Project management training covering agile and traditional methodologies, project planning, risk management, stakeholder management, and project cost control.
  • EQ and Personal Leadership Training (EQ ба Хувь хүний манлайлал) Training on emotional intelligence and personal leadership development covering EQ components, leadership mindset, problem-solving, and growth mindset.
  • Risk Management Training (Эрсдэлийн менежментийн сургалт) Risk management training covering risk identification, assessment, mitigation strategies, and organizational risk management frameworks.
  • Consulting Services (Зөвлөх үйлчилгээ) Professional advisory services including project design, implementation support, technical assistance, research and analysis, blueprint development, and contract monitoring for business strategy and organizational development.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 88-90% knowledge application rate from coaching programs versus 15-18% from short-term training courses
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Gsmi

Customer profile

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Gsmi technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Gsmi partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Gsmi competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Broad incumbents

  • McKinsey & Company: Top-tier global management consulting firm with offices across emerging markets. Broader strategic consulting practice than GSMI but overlaps in organizational transformation and executive advisory.
  • Korn Ferry: Global organizational consulting firm offering executive search, leadership development, and talent management. Provides broader services than GSMI but overlaps in executive coaching and organizational consulting.
  • Gartner (formerly CEB): Research and advisory firm serving executive leaders with insights, benchmarking, and tools. Comparable to GSMI's enterprise clients and executive development focus, though broader scope.

Emerging players

  • Skillsoft: Online corporate training and talent development platform with digital courses and coaching. Comparable to GSMI's online training delivery format, though focused on technology-enabled learning rather than in-person programs.

Direct peers

  • Development Dimensions International (DDI): Global leadership and talent management consultancy offering training, assessment, and coaching services. Overlaps with GSMI's mid-manager, leadership, and corporate training programs.
  • Center for Creative Leadership: Nonprofit specializing in leadership coaching, executive development, and research. Directly comparable to GSMI's Leadership Coaching Program and SME mentoring offerings.
  • FranklinCovey: Global leadership and management training firm offering coaching, workshops, and consulting. Directly comparable to GSMI's leadership training and coaching programs serving enterprise clients.
  • AchieveGlobal (now part of Korn Ferry): Provider of sales, service, and leadership training solutions. Directly comparable to GSMI's sales skills training, customer service training, and leadership development programs.
  • BTS Group: Strategy execution and leadership development consultancy providing coaching and sales capability programs. Comparable to GSMI's strategic planning, sales training, and executive coaching offerings.
  • Dale Carnegie Training: Worldwide corporate training provider focused on leadership, sales, customer service, and professional development. Closely matches GSMI's portfolio of in-person and online training courses for mid-market and enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Gsmi social profiles

Digital presence

Gsmi financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Gsmi leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Gsmi funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Gsmi M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Gsmi

What does Gsmi do?

GSMI (Global Strategy Management Institute) provides professional management training, executive coaching, and business consulting services to organizations in Mongolia. The company delivers customized corporate training programs (covering sales, customer service, leadership, strategy, project management, EQ, and business planning), one-on-one and group leadership coaching, an SME mentoring program, and short-term consulting engagements such as project design, implementation support, research and analysis, and contract monitoring.

Is Gsmi a public or private company?

Gsmi is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Gsmi founded?

Gsmi was founded in 2002. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Gsmi based?

Gsmi is headquartered in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, in the Asia region.

How does Gsmi make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Training Programs are the primary driver. The others are coaching Services and management Consulting.

Who are Gsmi's main competitors?

Broad incumbents on record are McKinsey & Company, Korn Ferry and Gartner (formerly CEB). Skillsoft is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Development Dimensions International (DDI), Center for Creative Leadership, FranklinCovey, AchieveGlobal (now part of Korn Ferry), BTS Group and Dale Carnegie Training.

Does Gsmi have an API?

No public API is recorded for Gsmi.

What industry is Gsmi in?

Gsmi's product category is Management Consulting & Training Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDABABAI, Sales Management & Coaching (Frontline Leadership). Its NAICS code is 61143 and its SIC code is 8742.

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