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Organization Development Expert & Leadership Mentor.

"The results you achieve are proof of your intention".

What We Do

Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) specializes in organizational development, executive coaching, and leadership training. We focus on transforming traditional hierarchies to build aligned agile, high-performance teams that enable faster decision-making, stronger collaboration, and exceptional performance.

We tackle real-time challenges with precision, delivering expert solutions that guide early-stage startups through private equity, prepare them for IPOs, and support Fortune 500 companies in achieving their strategic goals.

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Why We Stand Out

What makes us unique is our ability to create high-performance teams at every level, resulting in a truly high-performance organization. We typically initiate the transformation process by engaging the organization’s leadership, starting with the senior team and progressively working down through the levels, as this approach is crucial for driving meaningful change.

Our clients consistently tell us that we go beyond traditional consulting, uncovering foundational truths, addressing blind spots, refining processes, and fostering a culture-driven approach. By exceeding expectations, we empower organizations to achieve extraordinary, measurable outcomes that redefine success and establish a new standard of excellence.

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How You'll Succeed

We transform how teams and organizations function, focusing on leadership dynamics, decision-making, performance management, and conflict resolution. Through fostering accountability at all levels, we help organizations evolve into agile, high-performance teams that minimize hierarchies, collaborate cross-functionally, resolve challenges openly, and gain a competitive edge.

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Start a new era of organizational development

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Thousands of Leaders from Iconic Brands

Uncover the Core Issues in Your Organization

Organizational dysfunction begins with individual disengagement rather than arising solely from conflicts.

We create high-performing teams to foster authenticity and psychological safety, enabling open communication and trust within your organization.

It is about how quickly real issues can be identified and addressed!

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Be a High-Performance Leader

Shift your company from the hierarchal model to a team of leaders.

We transform teams into fiercely competitive, high-performing entities where every member is a leader.

A high-performance leader actively listens, processes feedback, and effectively manages resistance while cultivating a team of aligned leaders to achieve strategic results.

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Someone Is Sabotaging Your Team

Avoiding conflicts, playing games and not being honest, inadvertently generating a disingenuous team dynamic.

We transform your organization into a transparent environment, helping you mitigate the costs and challenges associated with a lack of authenticity.

High working atmospheres and low conflict scores give the illusion of a warm friendly environment.

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Power Up Your Leadership

To be open and vulnerable with your team will solicit their perspective.

We help you remove fears and minimize blindspots which increases your organizations transparency to create high-performance teams and partnerships.

Create the notion to be vulnerable and the team will be at stake for you to win.

All Videos

Shifting Mindsets

To recognize the potential of your team, you need to understand the current picture that people have of your organization.

We shift mindsets in your organization within a few hours, helping you move beyond your core limiting beliefs.

Self induced stories that people are holding on to are sabotaging your performance.

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Mastering Critical Choices

To make a call on tough decisions, recognize the core issues know your core players and appoint a person to drive the process with distributed decision making.

We help you deploy SWOT teams in your organization who determine powerful deliverables in a fixed timeframe with transparent communication to create high-performing outcomes.

Debating issues to reach consensus isn't productive.

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Getting Stakeholder Support

Effectively influencing individuals outside your direct authority is essential for achieving success.

We help you identify key players who support you and shape people who agree with you.

Strategically line up opponents, uninformed stakeholders, loyal oppositions and partners to produce the outcome you want.

All Videos

Conflict Management Mastered

Influencing without any degree of positional authority requires a high degree of EQ and the ability to negotiate differences.

We transform your teams' communication to be authentic and descriptive rather than judgmental resolving conflicts with assertion and listening skills.

When conflict is mismanaged the implications are dire for an organization.

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Coaching For Limitless Success

You are limiting your success by not consciously choosing your behavior

We uncover the gaps between your intentions and behavior, guiding you toward a more successful path.

What part you play is crucial to your success.

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Becoming Great & Achieving Greatness

Your barriers are holding you back; greatness demands a profound transformation.

We transform your teams to embrace accountability while adopting new criteria for measuring success.

Building effective, aligned, and high-performing teams will deliver outstanding results in any business environment.

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Startups, Private Equity Firms, Publicly Traded Companies, & Fortune 500 Corporations

Client Success Stories

Ronen Zohar
CEO at Sabra Dipping Company

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was instrumental in embedding a high-performance culture at Sabra Dipping Company. Their expertise guided us in aligning our leadership and management teams, fostering trust, openness, and a commitment to excellence. This cultural transformation not only propelled our growth from $50 million to $500 million in seven years but also ensured a seamless leadership transition. GDS's approach empowered our entire organization, instilling values that will sustain Sabra's success well into the future."

Brian Camastral
Global President at Mars Foods

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was pivotal in transforming Mars Latin America's performance. Their expertise in high-performance team alignment enabled us to break down silos, enhance associate engagement from the 20th to the 80th percentile, and achieve consistent financial growth. By fostering interdependent business units and empowering leaders at all levels, GDS helped us create a dynamic, collaborative culture that not only met but exceeded our strategic objectives."

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Catherine Burzik

President of Applied Biosystems

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was instrumental in revitalizing Applied Biosystems during a period of stagnation. Their expertise in fostering high-performance, horizontal teams empowered our leadership to make swift, decentralized decisions, breaking away from a traditional command-and-control structure. This cultural transformation led to a significant increase in stock price and market capitalization, renewed revenue growth, and successful acquisitions. GDS's guidance equipped our teams with the confidence and tools necessary to tackle business challenges effectively."

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Robert Gordon

CEO of Dairy Famers

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was pivotal in transforming Dairy Farmers into a high-performance, horizontal organization. Their expertise enabled us to dismantle silos and establish cross-functional teams, each accountable for their category's profitability. This shift led to a 15% increase in value-added branded sales, a one-third reduction in our product portfolio, and recognition as a leading Fast-Moving Consumer Goods business. GDS's guidance was instrumental in our turnaround, fostering a culture of accountability and agility that continues to drive our success."

Paul Michaels
CEO & President of Mars

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) was pivotal in transforming Mars, Inc. into a high-performance, horizontal organization. Their expertise facilitated the alignment of our leadership team, breaking down silos and fostering authentic, real-time conversations. This cultural shift not only accelerated decision-making and efficiency but also empowered teams at all levels to take ownership of their roles. GDS's guidance was instrumental in embedding our core values into daily operations, leading to significant growth and enhanced financial performance."

Todd Lachman

Founder & CEO of Sovos Brands

"Partnering with Guttman Development Strategies (GDS) has been instrumental in shaping Sovos Brands into a high-performance organization. Their expertise in fostering horizontal leadership and authentic communication has empowered our teams to operate with agility and accountability. This cultural transformation has not only accelerated our growth trajectory but also ensured that we remain aligned with our core values, driving sustained success in the competitive food industry."

Client Testimonials

Volker Kuhn - Reckitt

October 2024 - GDS has been a game-changer in helping us build a high-performance leadership team at Reckitt Hygiene, aligning strategy with execution to deliver top-tier growth and profitability.

Edgar Huber - Nest NY

June 2024 - GDS has been transformative for NEST New York, helping us align our team, streamline decision-making, and evolve into a high-performance organization poised for strategic growth.

Jeff Bak - Imagine360

January 2024 - GDS has revolutionized how Imagine360 operates, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration that has significantly improved efficiency, engagement, and business outcomes.

Suzana Kubric - Nubank

September 2023 - GDS has been pivotal in transforming Nubank’s leadership into a cohesive, high-performing team, enabling us to align across global operations and tackle rapid growth with clarity and efficiency.

Ann Christenson - Aimbridge

June 2023 - GDS has been instrumental in unifying Aimbridge Hospitality’s leadership team, accelerating alignment, and embedding high-performance practices to support our rapid growth and transformative goals.

David Bensadoun - Aldo Group

January 2023 - GDS has been a catalyst for transforming Aldo Group’s executive team into a high-performing unit, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and a renewed focus on growth and innovation.

David Best - Newman's Own, Inc.

October 2022 - GDS has been vital in equipping Newman’s Own with the high-performance tools needed to enhance collaboration, break silos, and drive mission-aligned success in both profits and purpose.

Liam Butterworth - GKN Automotive

June 2022 - GDS has been transformative for GKN Automotive, helping me evolve my leadership style and empowering our senior team to collaborate effectively, drive innovation, and deliver top-tier results.

Dean Patras - Horizon Therapeutics

February 2022 - GDS has been pivotal in helping Horizon Therapeutics navigate rapid growth by aligning leadership behaviors, fostering accountability, and enabling a high-performance culture across teams.

Gianni Pieraccioni - Maesa

October 2021 - GDS has been instrumental in transforming Maesa's leadership into a high-performance team, enabling greater collaboration, faster decision-making, and a unified vision for innovative growth.

Risa Cretella- Sovos Brands

June 2021 - GDS has been a critical partner in fostering a high-performance culture at Sovos Brands, enabling our teams to embrace conflict, drive accountability, and deliver extraordinary results.

David Swers - Glen Raven, Inc.

February 2021 - GDS has helped transform Glen Raven’s leadership approach, enabling faster decision-making, greater accountability, and a stronger, more collaborative team dynamic.

Paul S. Michaels - Mars, Inc.

October 2020 - GDS was integral in transforming Mars, Inc. into a horizontal, high-performance organization, accelerating decision-making, breaking down silos, and embedding a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Charlie Jacobs - Delaware North Boston Holdings

January 2020 - GDS has been instrumental in transforming Delaware North into a horizontal, high-performance organization, aligning leadership behaviors and breaking down silos to drive record financial success.

Nathaniel Davis - Drinkworks

September 2019 - GDS has been instrumental in equipping Drinkworks with the tools to align our agile framework with high-performance team dynamics, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Dr. Loren Skeist - Spellman High Voltage Electronics

March 2019 - GDS has been transformational for Spellman High Voltage Electronics, helping us align our leadership team, foster collaboration, and implement a high-performance culture that drives innovation and global growth.

Marc Speichert - GSK Consumer Healthcare

September 2018 - GDS has been essential in transforming GSK Consumer Healthcare into a high-performance, cross-functional organization, fostering enterprise-level thinking and accelerating leadership alignment.

Lisa O'Driscoll - Sovos

April 2018 - GDS has been key in aligning our culture with strategic goals, creating an engaged, high-performing workforce that drives lasting success.

Todd Lachman - Sovos

March 2018 - GDS's high-performance framework has empowered me to build a nimble, growth-focused organization that thrives on clear accountability and authentic leadership.

Derek Hopkins - Keurig Green Mountain

November 2017 - GDS has been transformative for Keurig Green Mountain, fostering a high-performance culture that enhances decision-making speed, aligns leadership, and accelerates execution across the organization.

Paul T. Parker - Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

June 2017 - GDS has been pivotal in transforming Royal Caribbean’s HR team into a high-performance powerhouse, enabling seamless collaboration, agility, and a focus on delivering exceptional employee and guest experiences.

Mary Beth DeNooyer - Pinnacle Foods, Inc.

March 2017 - GDS has been a cornerstone in reinforcing Pinnacle Foods’ horizontal, high-performance culture, equipping our leadership with the tools to embrace change, foster collaboration, and accelerate growth.

Volker Kuhn - Reckitt

October 2024 - GDS has been a game-changer in helping us build a high-performance leadership team at Reckitt Hygiene, aligning strategy with execution to deliver top-tier growth and profitability.

Edgar Huber - Nest NY

June 2024 - GDS has been transformative for NEST New York, helping us align our team, streamline decision-making, and evolve into a high-performance organization poised for strategic growth.

Jeff Bak - Imagine360

January 2024 - GDS has revolutionized how Imagine360 operates, fostering a culture of accountability and collaboration that has significantly improved efficiency, engagement, and business outcomes.

Suzana Kubric - Nubank

Ann Christenson - Aimbridge

David Bensadoun - Aldo Group

January 2023 - GDS has been a catalyst for transforming Aldo Group’s executive team into a high-performing unit, fostering collaboration, efficiency, and a renewed focus on growth and innovation.

David Best - Newman's Own, Inc.

Liam Butterworth - GKN Automotive

Dean Patras - Horizon Therapeutics

Gianni Pieraccioni - Maesa

Risa Cretella- Sovos Brands

June 2021 - GDS has been a critical partner in fostering a high-performance culture at Sovos Brands, enabling our teams to embrace conflict, drive accountability, and deliver extraordinary results.

David Swers - Glen Raven, Inc.

February 2021 - GDS has helped transform Glen Raven’s leadership approach, enabling faster decision-making, greater accountability, and a stronger, more collaborative team dynamic.

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Email: gds@guttman.ai

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What We Do

Why We Stand Out

​

How You'll Succeed

Start a new era of organizational development

Trusted by Thousands of Leaders from Iconic Brands

Organizational dysfunction begins with individual disengagement rather than arising solely from conflicts.

We create high-performing teams to foster authenticity and psychological safety, enabling open communication and trust within your organization.

​​It is about how quickly real issues can be identified and addressed!

​Shift your company from the hierarchal model to a team of leaders.​​

We ​transform teams into fiercely competitive, high-performing entities where every member is a leader.

A high-performance leader actively listens, processes feedback, and effectively manages resistance while cultivating a team of aligned leaders to achieve strategic results.​

​Avoiding conflicts, playing games and not being honest, inadvertently generating a disingenuous team dynamic.

We transform your organization into a transparent environment, helping you mitigate the costs and challenges associated with a lack of authenticity.

​High working atmospheres and low conflict scores give the illusion of a warm friendly environment.

To be open and vulnerable with your team will solicit their perspective.

We help you remove fears and minimize blindspots which increases your organizations transparency to create high-performance teams and partnerships.

Create the notion to be vulnerable and the team will be at stake for you to win.

​To recognize the potential of your team, you need to understand the current picture that people have of your organization.

We shift mindsets in your organization within a few hours, helping you move beyond your core limiting beliefs.

Self induced stories that people are holding on to are sabotaging your performance. ​

​To make a call on tough decisions, recognize the core issues know your core players and appoint a person to drive the process with distributed decision making.

We help you deploy SWOT teams in your organization who determine powerful deliverables in a fixed timeframe with transparent communication to create high-performing outcomes.

Debating issues to reach consensus isn't productive.​​​

Effectively influencing individuals outside your direct authority is essential for achieving success.

We help you identify key players who support you and shape people who agree with you.

​Strategically line up opponents, uninformed stakeholders, loyal oppositions and partners to produce the outcome you want.

Influencing without any degree of positional authority requires a high degree of EQ and the ability to negotiate differences.

We transform your teams' communication to be authentic and descriptive rather than judgmental resolving conflicts with assertion and listening skills.

​When conflict is mismanaged the implications are dire for an organization.

You are limiting your success by not consciously choosing your behavior

We uncover the gaps between your intentions and behavior, guiding you toward a more successful path.

What part you play is crucial to your success.​

Your barriers are holding you back; greatness demands a profound transformation.

We transform your teams to embrace accountability while adopting new criteria for measuring success.

​Building effective, aligned, and high-performing teams will deliver outstanding results in any business environment.

Trusted by Startups, Private Equity Firms, Publicly Traded Companies, & Fortune 500 Corporations

Client Success Stories

Client Testimonials

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American Beverage Association

Reckitt Hygiene

NEST New York

Imagine360

Nubank

Aimbridge Hospitality

ALDO Group

Newman’s Own, Inc.

GKN Automotive

Horizon Therapeutics

Maesa

Sovos Brands

Custom Fabrics, LLC. - Glen Raven, Inc.

Mars, Inc. - GDS 30 Years

Delaware North

Drinkworks™

Spellman High Voltage Electronics

Glaxo SmithKline (GSK)

Sovos Brands

Keurig Green Mountain

Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.

Pinnacle Foods, Inc.

Walmart

Delaware North

FXI

SunRice

Mars Chocolate

Pinnacle Foods

Janssen Pharmaceuticals

Endologix

MobilityWare

Sabra

Delaware North

City of Hope

Guttman Leadership Institute

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.

The Coca-Cola Company

Chubb Insurance

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company

Life Technologies

Trusted by
Thousands of Leaders from Iconic Brands

It is about how quickly real issues can be identified and addressed!

Shift your company from the hierarchal model to a team of leaders.

We transform teams into fiercely competitive, high-performing entities where every member is a leader.

A high-performance leader actively listens, processes feedback, and effectively manages resistance while cultivating a team of aligned leaders to achieve strategic results.

Avoiding conflicts, playing games and not being honest, inadvertently generating a disingenuous team dynamic.

High working atmospheres and low conflict scores give the illusion of a warm friendly environment.

To recognize the potential of your team, you need to understand the current picture that people have of your organization.

Self induced stories that people are holding on to are sabotaging your performance.

To make a call on tough decisions, recognize the core issues know your core players and appoint a person to drive the process with distributed decision making.

Debating issues to reach consensus isn't productive.

Strategically line up opponents, uninformed stakeholders, loyal oppositions and partners to produce the outcome you want.

When conflict is mismanaged the implications are dire for an organization.

What part you play is crucial to your success.

Building effective, aligned, and high-performing teams will deliver outstanding results in any business environment.

Trusted by
Startups, Private Equity Firms, Publicly Traded Companies, & Fortune 500 Corporations