{"id":7997,"date":"2026-07-08T11:30:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/?page_id=7997"},"modified":"2026-07-08T11:30:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T18:30:41","slug":"james-mccafferty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/pod\/coaching-and-organizational-consulting\/meet-the-consultants\/james-mccafferty\/","title":{"rendered":"James McCafferty"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Consultant<\/p>\n

PHILOSOPHY STATEMENT<\/h2>\n

Today\u2019s challenges demand creative solutions based on both core fundamentals and modern industry specific best practices. By bringing the best approaches from the for-profit, non-profit, government and individual sectors I seek unique blended responses that are effective, efficient and practical while also maintaining long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n

My Approach<\/h2>\n

A consultant always enters a situation somewhere in the middle of events. It is a rare day when an organization hires a consultant to celebrate their ultimate success. In keeping with the spirit of positive organizational development I follow these basic steps in developing an appropriate approach:<\/p>\n

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  1. Conduct an initial scan concerning the organization to understand public perception and current events prior to meeting the client. This may also include background material provided by the client.<\/li>\n
  2. Meet with the client to hear their description of the situation. Ask questions. Clearly articulate to the client what has been heard and test initial thoughts.<\/li>\n
  3. Design an approach that reflects the needs of the organization \u2013 its people, its customers and its specific challenge \u2013 that relies on best practices and core fundamentals.<\/li>\n
  4. Ensure grass root knowledge and support.<\/li>\n
  5. Enact plan with adequate outcomes measurement to monitor results.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    AREAS OF EXPERTISE\/RESULTS<\/h2>\n
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    • Business Analysis and Organizational Review<\/li>\n
    • Organizational Restructuring<\/li>\n
    • Leadership Coaching<\/li>\n
    • Strategic Planning Facilitation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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      • Retreat\/Meeting Facilitation<\/li>\n
      • Team Building\/Development<\/li>\n
      • Process Improvement Facilitation<\/li>\n
      • Risk Management Planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

        EXPERIENCE \/ SELECTED PROJECTS<\/h2>\n
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        • Branding\/Identity: Led a national effort to rebrand\/position an organization with a 100 year history of service.<\/li>\n
        • Funding Partner Research: Developed a construct and tools to conduct research identifying potential funding partners for a major operating foundation for specific projects.<\/li>\n
        • Leadership Coaching: Provided on-going executive director and board level support for a new non-profit organization to enable a base-line understanding of critical oversight function from a tax status perspective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          CREDENTIALS<\/h2>\n
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          • MBA \u2013 Western Washington University <\/li>\n
          • Team Development \u2013 Signature Research <\/li>\n
          • BS \u2013 Journalism\/Public Relations, University of Oregon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            SELECTED CLIENTS<\/h2>\n
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            • Western Washington University <\/li>\n
            • Casey Family Programs <\/li>\n
            • Foster Care Alumni of America<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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              • Washington State Parks <\/li>\n
              • American Camp Association <\/li>\n
              • Seattle Community Colleges<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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