Howard M. Guttman (SAS ’77), principal of Guttman Development Strategies, Inc. (GDS), was a guest on the latest episode of the Mandel School's podcast, Change Leaders. Guttman has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and consulting expertise.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mount Arlington, NJ, GDS specializes in building horizontal, high-performance teams, strategic and organizational alignment, leadership coaching and leadership development.
GDS's commitment to excellence has earned them accolades as a top Leadership Development consulting firm by Leadership Excellence magazine, and Guttman has been honored on the "Excellence 100 Top Thought Leaders" list by the same publication.
With a client portfolio spanning both public and private sectors, including notable names like Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Walmart, GDS focuses on implementing pragmatic, results-driven strategies that foster observable change. Guttman is also a respected author, with books such as "Great Business Teams" and "Coach Yourself to Win" recognized for their insights into leadership and team dynamics.
Hear how studying social work prepared Guttman for the corporate consulting space
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Mandel School Impact Series: Keynote Presentation: Expanding the Boundaries—Applying Social Work Skills in the Corporate Sector
Wednesday, March 19
5:30 to 7 p.m.
Linsalata Alumni Center and Zoom
Join us for an inspiring conversation featuring Howard Guttman (SAS '77), founder and principal of Guttman Development Strategies, and Marilynn Gardner, president and CEO of Navy Pier. This dynamic duo will explore how skills honed through social work, such as emotional intelligence, systems management thinking and process facilitation, can drive success in corporate leadership and organizational transformation.