Strategy
Communications
Organizational Development
7327 SW Barnes Road #303
Portland, Oregon 97225
503-201-7020
rick@cartanovaconsulting.com
Rick Ludeman founded Carta Nova in 1996 as an outlet for his ideas and intellectual energy. Today he offers a range of management consulting services in three primary areas: Strategy, Communications, and Organizational Development.

Rick’s practice is based on his integrated thinking framework. He employs critical, systems, and creative thinking to help clients clarify issues, analyze information, formulate plans, and take action.

The goal of every Carta Nova engagement is to enable individuals, teams, and organizations to increase their “Return On Intellect” – Rick’s version of ROI. His approach blends theory and practice to solve today’s problems while enhancing clients’ ability to address tomorrow’s issues.

Models and Workshops
More about products and services plus feedback from clients and colleagues.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Custom e-postcards and humorous T-shirts.
In the News
Articles and interviews in local and national publications.



Rick Ludeman
As a consultant Rick draws upon more than 15 years of corporate experience as well as a several entrepreneurial ventures. His background includes marketing, human resources, and finance as well as volunteer service as a board member for two non-profit agencies.

Rick is known for his unique combination of analytical and creative abilities. This versatility is reflected in his accomplishments which range from developing an award-winning statistics workshop to selling over 100,000 T-shirts based on his original humor.

Rick has a bachelor’s degree in economics from Lewis & Clark College, an MBA from UCLA, and a master’s of adult education from Oregon State University.

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