Ralph Copleman
Mr. Copleman's consulting practice focuses on closer connections between people's ideals and their work life. He helps apply the motivation behind dreams directly to responsibilities.
Consulting Activities:
Long-range Planning
Employs system-wide programs and large-scale activities to help organizations and communities reformulate visions, strategies, and ways of operating.
Leadership Development
Designs challenging programs for people at any level of an organization. Delivers concentrated explorations of vision, ethics, realism, and courage.
Team Building
Conducts powerful workshops for teams seeking to harness their collective ability to make an important difference to their organization and the world.
Executive Coaching
Works closely with individuals at all levels of responsibility to clarify life goals, align organizational priorities, and/or change interpersonal behavior.
Presidents' Summit 1997
Served as "lead facilitator" during national summit on voluntarism. Facilitated action planning delegations to redesign youth services in ten cities and three states.
"Totally Fulfilling Business"
Organized and facilitated two "triple bottom line" conferences (in open space format) on transforming the nature of accountability in business (1996, 1997).
Citizen Diplomacy
Arranged visits of business people, teachers, and party officials to the US from the former Soviet Union, including a dozen one-month internships for Soviet citizens in American entrepreneurial businesses (1988-91).
Created and maintains a website devoted to free management support and fund raising advice for environmental nonprofits (1999).
Career Profile:
His clients have included communities, nonprofits (environmental, human services, education, health care, and community coalitions), and a wide range of corporations (pharmaceutical firms, financial institutions, hospital systems, and many family-owned businesses). A consultant since 1979, Mr. Copleman previously held management positions in mental health and United Way organizations. He is expert in the use of future search and open space, both ideal for whole-system and long-term planning challenges.
Contact Information: Ralph Copleman
44 Titus Avenue, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 USA
Voice: 609-895-1629; Fax: 609-896-0423
E-mail: ralph@earthdreams.net