Genstar Industrial Business System

The GIBS Framework ensures the Genstar investment within the holding period adds value to the companies by methodically deploying initiatives that increases margin and enables EBITDA growth.

Rob Rutledge, Genstar Capital Managing Partner, speaking at the GIBS Leadership Conference.

Required Courses for Certification

To earn certification through the GIBS program, all designated courses must be completed in full. These courses are designed to instill best practices across critical areas of business, ensuring a disciplined and systematic approach to effective management.

What is the GIBS LMS?

The GIBS LMS will include 10 online courses on the following topics: 80/20, LEAN, M&A, Pricing, Procurement, Safety, Sales Excellence, SIOP, Strategy, and Talent. Each course will include a learning track with a video, quiz, and applicable templates.

Certification Overview

Participants who successfully complete a GIBS course will receive an official Certificate of Completion, recognizing their achievement and mastery of the course content.

Announcements

Announcements, Events

July 17, 2025

GIBS 2026 Conference: Mark Your Calendars!

GIBS 2026 CONFERENCE. The GIBS Advantage: 1000-Day Playbook. February 25-26 2026. San Diego, California.

Announcements

March 21, 2025

Highlights from the GIBS 2025 Prophet Training

Prophets from across the Genstar Portfolio gathered in Chicago for advanced 80/20 training, focused on execution, facilitation, and accelerating business impact.

Announcements

February 28, 2025

Highlights from the GIBS 2025 Leadership Conference

The 2025 GIBS Leadership Conference brought together leaders from across companies to align on the GIBS Advantage, deepen 80/20 leadership capabilities, and preview what’s ahead.

GIBS 2026 CONFERENCE

The GIBS Advantage: 1000-Day Playbook

February 25-26, 2026

San Diego, California

Registration opens September 1st, 2025.