About
THE BLOG
This blog is primarily about soft skills (people, communication and self management) and contains useful tips and learning stories that have originated from the world of work.
Richard’s view is that people can take home things they’ve learned at work and also use them to improve family life.
He also believes that quick can be good and that great learning can come in any size, or shape. Therefore, the blog posts vary in length and content to keep them useful and readable.
THE SHOP
This blog also contains a shop, where you can buy practical learning packs that Richard has written and collated. They’ve all been used to support workshops and coaching activities and they all have a sample download, so you can see what they look like before you decide to make a purchase.
RICHARD
Richard Maun uses Transactional Analysis (TA) in organisational settings and has a wide range of business experience.
He combines TA with Lean Thinking to support personal and business development. He is a pragmatic, process focused individual.
He works as a Consultant, a Coach, a workshop Facilitator and is a Visiting Lecturer at Cranfield University. He works with senior managers and teams to help people self-manage and to communicate more effectively. This facilitates continuous organisational development.
Richard has written two business books, which are published by Marshall Cavendish. The books are funny, pithy, useful and designed to support people. Richard writes like he works: it’s Ok to have fun, to share stories and to laugh and learn at the same time.
To talk with Richard and find out more about his approach please contact him directly.
BUSINESS
Richard is the Managing Director of Primary People Ltd, which specialises in business coaching and soft skill development, using practical models and tools from Transactional Analysis. These include: Driver Behaviour, Discounting, Stroking Patterns, Functional Ego States, 3-Level Contracting, Cycles of Development, Injunctions and Symbiosis.
He’s also a Director of Centred Development Ltd, which combines Lean Six Sigma tools with Transactional Analysis and leadership skills to provide clients with blended development packages.
COACHING
Richard has worked extensively as a business coach and is experienced at working with start-up companies, change agents and with senior managers of large organisations.
He has completed the ICF ACC level coaching training, is an Accredited Coach to Cranfield University’s Fellowship programme, is a Member of the National School of Government’s Executive Coaching Community and is a Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TRANSACTIONAL ANALYSIS
Currently known officially as a ‘Contracted Trainee’ in Organisational TA, Richard has logged over 2,000 hours of formal training, application and Supervision. He is currently working towards his Certified status.
Richard presented a new model called Affirmations for Organisations to the World TA Conference in Edinburgh in 2005.
He is particularly interested in the concept of Physis and how it can be encouraged in individuals and organisations.
Richard is a Member of EATA and the IDTA.
FINALLY
Richard also has the BPS Level B (Intermediate) qualification which means he is able to administer and assess pyschometric tests and profiles. He is currently licensed for the 16PF5 and LaunchPad profiling tools.
Before setting up his own business Richard had over 15 years of manufacturing industry experience. His last role was as a General Manager of a packaging business. He has a Fellowship in Manufacturing Management from Cranfield University and is experienced in Lean continuous improvement techniques and general business management.
