Getting HR right is more important than ever. Yesterday’s priorities of growth, profit, and climbing the corporate ladder have evolved to focus on meaning, connection, and purpose.
Every organization is different, and so is every person. We have to meet our workforces with the incentives, motivation, and rewards that matter to them. This isn’t something many of us were taught coming up, but it’s a lesson we have to learn quickly — and LDHCC is here to support.
HUMILITY
RESILIENCE
ENDURANCE
COMMITMENT
LEVITY
Different circumstances, industries, and eras demand distinctive approaches, and there’s little consensus on which methodology is best. However, decades of strategic HR experience have shown us that some qualities are universal and eternal.
Meet Our Founder
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Jim Dunn, PhD, DHA, FACHE, has spent over 30 years developing deep expertise in strategic human resources, leadership, and organizational development. He has led groundbreaking human capital initiatives, notably transforming people strategies and organizational culture, and has served as a sitting executive chief HR officer six times across multiple organizations and industries.
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As a scholar-practitioner, Jim has taught and contributed to such significant academic institutions as Harvard University, MIT, Emory University, Southern Methodist University, University of Chicago and Morehouse School of Medicine.
Jim’s leadership extends to his role as Board Chair for Central Piedmont Community College and the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. His board membership for The Congressional Award and his earlier research roles with Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) and Amoco Corporation reflect the diversity of his interests and dedication to societal development.
Honored several times by Savoy Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential African Americans in Corporate America, Jim’s influence is well-acknowledged by his achievements. Jim also shares his insights as a contributing writer with Forbes, Newsweek, and the CNBC Workforce Executive Council. Additionally, he is an Executive in Residence at the Scottsdale Institute.
Holding numerous professional certifications and degrees, Jim holds Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry and macro-environmental science from Howard University, a master’s degree in business administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and a master’s degree in public health from Emory University. Additionally, he holds doctoral degrees in education, organizational development and healthcare administration from Emory University, Benedictine University, and the Medical University of South Carolina, respectively.
Jim Dunn has been noted as not just a national leader in his field but a visionary who has continually worked towards enhancing workplace environments and driving meaningful change.