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

About Dr. Drumm McNaughton CMC® - The Change LeaderSM


You are so knowledgeable about how organizations work. You see the big picture, and can analyze how all the pieces fit together. . . . I am impressed with your skills and abilities, and look forward to further assistance from you in making the changes we have long needed."  - Superintendent Richard Alonzo, Local District 4, Los Angeles Unified School District

Drumm McNaughton, Ph.D., CMC® brings 30+ years of world-class professional experience and expertise from multiple industries and disciplines to achieve educational excellence in our schools, colleges, and universities.
Specifically, Dr. McNaughton:

  • Builds high-performing organizations
  • Transforms organizational culture
  • Improves employee performance
  • Develops performance metrics and accountability standards
  • Builds leaders and leadership capacity
  • Drives accountability throughout a culture
  • Turns around troubled organizations
  • Creates public-private partnerships with business and government
  • Attracts alternative sources of funding
  • Develops online education programs
  • Improves innovation and builds a culture of innovators

All told, he has added $400 million to organizations' bottom lines.

His clients includes large urban school districts such as Los Angeles Unified School District; institutions of higher learning such as the Capella University, Chapman University, and Art Institute of California; adult education organizations such as The Success Institute and IMC USA's Academy for Professional Development; government organizations such as the U.S. Navy and the Government of Guam; and large and mid-cap companies in the high-tech, telecomm, biotech, chemical, defense, and financial services industries such as Applied Materials, DuPont, Dataskill, and Orange County's Credit Union.

Dr. McNaughton also serves on Western Association of Schools and Colleges' (WASC) accreditation teams for both K-12 and higher education.

He has held positions including Chief Operating Officer for two high-tech startups; eCommerce Manager for Dell Computer; and program manager / organizational change specialist for CSC Consulting. Prior to his business career he served as a Naval Officer and Aviator, and held numerous positions of high responsibility in training, administration, operations, flight standardization, and safety.

He has given presentations and training seminars on four different continents on topics that include change management, strategic and tactical planning, leadership and developing leaders, managing human resources, and management consulting. He has spoken to groups including the UCLA Anderson School of Management,  Fielding Graduate University,  American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys,  New Mexico Association of Management Consultants, Project Management Institute, San Diego North County Personnel Association, and the Institute of Management Consultants USA.

Dr. McNaughton has been quoted in numerous newspapers and magazines, including the Wall Street Journal, CBS MoneyWatch, Fast Company, Atlanta Business Chronicle, and the Christian Science Monitor, and written multiple articles on topics which include "The Role of Values and Leadership in Organizational Transformation" and "Driving Rigor through Relevance and Relationships." He has appeared on Time-Warner Cable Television, and has been a guest on many radio shows.

He currently serves as Chairman and CEO for the Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA), the premier professional organization and sole certifying body for management consultants in the United States, and has earned their Certified Management Consultant (CMC®) designation, a mark of excellence in consulting recognized in 46 countries. He has also received the Navy Achievement Medal for meritorious service as a Navy Officer and Pilot.

He holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. in Human and Organizational Systems from the Fielding Graduate University, and a B.S. in Physics from the U.S. Naval Academy. He is a faculty member at TUI, Capella, and Central Michigan Universities where he teaches MBA and Ph.D. courses in organization development and change; leadership and leadership development; organization theory and design; human resources management; and strategy and implementation.