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, . Guttman has been recognized for his exceptional leadership and consulting expertise.
Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Mount Arlington, NJ, 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.
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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.
Mandel School Noble Commons and Zoom
Join us for an inspiring conversation featuring Howard Guttman (SAS '77), founder and principal of , and Marilynn Gardner, president and CEO of . 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.