Topsarge Business Solutions (TBS) has served as the prime contractor on two consecutive multi-year projects in collaboration with the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI). These projects involved close coordination with government personnel on applied research, analysis, development, and educational efforts over a three-year period. All activities were guided by an approved Research and Development (R&D) Plan that TBS created in partnership with ARI. This plan outlined several key areas of work:

a. Strategic Direction Assessment and Review
TBS was responsible for evaluating strategic goals by reviewing organizational strategies and relevant academic literature. We applied behavioral science theories and organizational development methodologies to guide our analysis.

b. Environmental Scans and Issue Framing
We conducted environmental scans to link emerging topics to current research efforts. Using best-practice techniques, we identified, validated, and prioritized relevant issues through a structured issue generation process and regular progress reviews.

c. Community Engagement and Data Collection
TBS personnel established working groups within the target community by engaging key stakeholders, subject matter experts, and community leaders. We gathered data through surveys, interviews, and workshops, building comprehensive datasets related to developmental models and other focus areas.

d. Competency Development Lifecycle
We designed and evaluated frameworks for competency development and assessment across the full lifecycle. This included managing research timelines and testing prototype tools and resources in real-world environments to validate their effectiveness.

e. Documentation and Reporting
Our team documented all phases of the research process, producing final reports, conducting in-progress reviews, delivering briefings, and leading workshops to communicate results and findings.

Beyond this project, we regularly collaborate with clients to design research studies focused on behavioral phenomena and organizational challenges. These efforts may include developing surveys, conducting experiments, or analyzing existing data to uncover insights into human behavior.

Our team analyzes collected data using statistical tools and behavioral science techniques to extract meaningful conclusions and guide decision-making. Throughout the research process, we provide expert guidance, address client concerns, and offer actionable recommendations grounded in behavioral science.

TBS frequently works within multidisciplinary teams that include psychologists, sociologists, data analysts, and engineers. Our role is to integrate behavioral science insights with other domains, helping to develop well-rounded solutions to complex problems.

As a trusted partner in behavioral research and development, TBS contributes expertise in study design, data analysis, intervention development, and collaborative problem-solving. We have served as a prime contractor for U.S. government R&D efforts and have supported over 15 additional research projects in a supporting role.

Our work has spanned topics such as leader development, training effectiveness, situational judgment, and military community dynamics. We have led workshops, analyzed survey data, and presented findings to both civilian and military leadership. Our staff delivers final reports, technical documents, and briefings tailored to managers, executives, and senior leaders.

TBS continues to support Department of Defense research efforts by offering expert analysis, interpreting data, producing reports, and contributing to policy development.

Our managing partner and principal investigator brings over 20 years of experience in training, research, and behavioral science. He is a recognized author and speaker, having contributed to initiatives with organizations including RAND Arroyo Center, the U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI), the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO), ICF International, and Fors Marsh Group.