Management Consulting

Unleashing collective potential, together.

Hello, my name is Gustavo.

I help leaders build thriving organizations by creating healthy, engaging, and effective workplaces.

When organizations are not healthy, leaders are constantly:

  • Trying hard to keep the team engaged, especially when things get tough.

  • Feeling stuck with old ways when everything around is moving fast.

  • Having a hard time getting everyone rowing in the same direction and really believing in what you're doing.

  • Noticing that things just don’t get done as smoothly as they should because you're not talking or working together well.

  • Wondering how to get your leaders to step up their game so everyone can thrive and grow.

  • Feeling overwhelmed by the need to innovate but not knowing where or how to start.

I help my clients to create healthy organizations in different ways:

Strategic Planning

Too many strategic plans fail because they’re complicated. Discover a fresh approach to planning that's lean, practical, and results-driven.

Leadership Development

 Leadership development doesn’t happen by accident. Craft your leadership and elevate your skills for today's mission-driven world.

Essential Team Habits

A healthy team starts with healthy systems. Cultivate essential habits for a healthier and more productive work environment.

What people I worked with are saying:

  • Michaela O'Donnell

    BA, MDiv, PhD
    Executive Director of the Max De Pree Center for Leadership

    Gustavo is an exceptional thinker and facilitator. He instinctively understands people and the layers of dynamics present in any room. He can see a problem from many sides and help others do the same while skillfully and disarmingly guiding people to discover what they need to move toward the future. Plus, working with him has been one of the great joys of my leadership journey.

  • Ed Walker

    BASS, MBA, MBE
    Executive Director of A Rocha International

    I’ve worked with Gustavo on two projects. Both involved considerable complexity across worldwide strategies for multiple organizations across a federated structure. I’ve loved working with him. I’ve found him to be sharp, intelligent, creative, supportive, and authoritative. I’ve loved my meetings with him where I have got to bounce ideas off a fast and strategic mind carried with good humour.

  • Rebecca Janke

    MSW
    Parent Consultant

    Gustavo and I worked in partnership on a charity board during a time of intense transition when we could not see into the future during the murky days of the pandemic. Gustavo encouraged the team to share and consider diverse points of view, provided clear strategic ideas, and helped maintain operational efficiency during the transition. His calm presence, keen intuition, and positive humour helped us navigate with clarity and collaboration.

Let's chat!

Working with me is easy!

  • In our first conversation, we will discuss your challenges and find potential ways to work together.

  • Then, I will experiment with some ideas and show you what could be a good plan for our partnership.

  • Once we find a good way forward, we will work together to unleash the collective potential of your team!

Let's team up to make your organization thrive. We'll not only map out strategies but also fine-tune your structure, amplify your leadership skills, and foster team dynamics that bring those strategies to life.

management made simple

management made simple

Quilombo's methodology is based on the 6 Levers Framework™, a dynamic framework designed for mission-driven teams. Focused on cultivating a purpose-driven culture, 6 Levers equips you with the tools to create an intentionally designed operating system that enhances organizational health and efficiency. Ready to lead your team towards a more impactful and cohesive future? Download the Compass Playbook and start your journey to a clearer, more strategic vision today.

More about our brand

Quilombo draws its name from the historic traditional communities in Brazil where escaped slaves organized collectively for freedom. Like these settlements, we believe in harnessing creativity and collective effort for communal success. With innovative strategies to optimize resources, streamline operations, and foster collaboration, we embody the spirit of resilience and inventive problem-solving, empowering clients for sustainable growth and success.