James T McKim, Jr., PMP, ITIL | Managing Partner, Organizational Ignition, LLC

James McKim is a sought-after organizational performance speaker, coach, change manager, and author of the best-selling book The Diversity Factor: Igniting Superior Organizational Performance. Over his 35+ year career, he has helped small and large organizations, for-profit and non-profit, spark efficiency and growth through the aligning of people, process, and technology. 

Mr. McKim is known internationally for his current focus on inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessbility (IDEA). He is recognized by industry watchers such as Atd, Brandon Hall, Bersin Associates, Axelos, and PMI for his dedication to creating win-win situations between organizations and their employees. 

In addition to founding 2 companies, he has held senior leadership roles at or worked with organizations such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Fidelity, Dartmouth Hitchcock, and the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education in defining and executing strategic plans with an eye toward organizational performance. 

He works regularly with governments and businesses to improve operations and employee inclusion and belonging.  He is a frequent conference presenter, a guest on radio and television shows, serves on several Boards, and delights in being the vocalist for the jazz band The Episcocats.