Meet Jim McNeil

Jim Mcneil is a senior organizational change consultantJim is a senior organizational change consultant bringing a unique blend of expertise and experience to the challenge of creating world class organizations. The focus of his work is assisting leaders in developing and implementing the strategies and systems necessary for sustainable success.

He was first exposed to world class manufacturing principles in the 1980’s. Visiting top rated sites in Japan, Europe, Africa and the United States he learned the keys to implementation, manufacturing excellence and sustainability.

Jim has worked in the U.S. and Europe with leaders at all levels in: corporations, governmental agencies, non profits and trade unions. Industry experience includes: service, manufacturing, health care, pharmaceutical, telecom and advanced technology. He holds a graduate degree in Organization Development from Norwich University and undergraduate degree in Business Administration from Detroit College of Business.

He is co-author of two books: Whole-Scale Change: “Unleashing the Magic in Organizations” and a field guide for Whole-Scale practitioners title “Whole-Scale Change ToolKit” published by Barrett-Koehler and published in Journal of the Organization Development Network, Vol.35,No.1 – 2003 “Creating and Maintaining Successful Strategic Alliances.”

CONSULTING ACTIVITIES

Jim has maintained an active consulting practice for over a decade.
His work addresses all manner of organizational change but always focuses on maximizing the potential of organization, as well as, the individual. Clients have included the following:

  • Rohm and Haas
  • Millennium Pharmaceuticals
  • Johnson Diversey
  • Eircom / CWU Ireland
  • Hewlett Packard
  • Tower Automotive
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Hercules Chemical Inc.
  • An Post / CW – Irish Postal Service
  • LSII Steel Making Facilities
  • 11 National Unions of the AFL-CIO
  • Xilinx Corporation
  • City of Baton Rouge
  • QWEST
  • UAW-GM Center for Human Development
  • Electronic Data Systems – EDS
  • ERIM
  • United States Coast Guard
  • Pfizer
  • United Air Lines