You inspired us to become better. . . .Dr. Ronni Ephraim, Chief Instructional Officer, Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District
Your knowledge and abilities as a consultant [to higher education] are unsurpassed . . . Dr. Sheila Fournier-Bonilla, Chairperson of the Organization and Management Department, Capella University
You have an excellent grasp of strategic management (planning and change) . . . and a keen knowledge of organizations and human nature. Bob Arthur, CEO, The Success Institute
Your ability to ask the questions that help us get to the meat of what we are trying to do, and then to step back and allow us to take ownership of the process is invaluable. . . . Lori Reeves, Senior Vice President of Operations, Financial Partners Credit Union
Inspired by your positive attitude, we believe that we can implement your suggestions successfully and quickly. Richard Alonzo, Superintendent – Local District 4, Los Angeles Unified School District
[You have] a deep and unique understanding of the issues facing educational organizations today. Dr. Bernard J. Luskin, Executive Vice President, Fielding Graduate University
You bring clarity and perspective to your clients who benefit from your ability to create consensus and value. You are a thoughtful, intelligent and articulate change leader for any organization. Mark Haas, Board Chair, Institute of Management Consultants USA
We recommend his approach to any type of change in any organization. It works so well for everything that is forward thinking and the process is becoming a “way of life” for all departments. Judy McCartney, CEO, Orange County’s Credit Union

CONSULTING SERVICES - K-12 Schools and School Districts

"You gave us invaluable recommendations which we can put into effect to improve performance while reducing costs. . . ." - Dr. Ronni Ephraim, Chief Instructional Officer, Elementary, Los Angeles Unified School District.

In most instances, teachers are (unfairly) blamed for poor student progress, when in fact there are other factors / obstacles to educating students and creating a culture of shared vision, cooperation, exceptional performance and accountability.  With their expertise and experience in a broad range of organizations and disciplines, Dr. McNaughton and his team transform organizations by removing obstacles to educating students so that students, faculty, administrators, the community, and parents - all stakeholders - feel valued, respected, engaged and empowered and are able to fully participate and be successful in educating students - their primary job!

The benefits of Dr. McNaughton's consulting, facilitation and coaching are considerable:
  • Student academic performance improves dramatically.
  • Administrators have a roadmap for improving student and faculty performance.
  • Financial resources are available for what is truly important.
  • Administrators and teachers focus on what is best for the students.
  • Teachers' ability to teach is improved.
  • Administrators become more effective leaders and get the results they desire.
  • Leadership capacity and bench strength is vastly improved.
  • Teachers are empowered to do what they do best: inspire children to be successful.
  • Employee morale and retention improve.
  • Teachers return to and realize their original vision of why they became educators in the first place: to make a difference in peoples' lives.
  • Organizations build community with local businesses to give children more opportunities to succeed.