Richard C.
Management, Leadership Expert, Facilitator
Professional Value
Richard is a leadership development expert who helps senior leaders in UK public‑sector organisations build team cohesion and enhance performance through 360° feedback programmes. He has designed bespoke leadership frameworks for the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and delivered 360° feedback cycles that improved communication scores by up to 20% for multiple clients.
Executive Profile
Richard founded a well-known training firm in 1987, having enjoyed a career which included teaching history in London and ten years in the Armed Services before he moved into management training with ICL.
He later moved to Brooke Bond as Group Training Manager of their Mallinson Denny subsidiary. Having stepped down as Managing Director in December 2005, Richard's role now includes the design and implementation of 360° feedback and working in leadership and team building at a senior level with many of our clients.
Richard works with people at all levels in organisations, and across all sectors of private industry and the public sector.
Richard's clients in the last 3 years include:
- Black Country Learning & Skills Co.
- Connexions West of England
- Defence Analytical Services Agency
- Eon Powergen
- EC Harris
- Foreign & Commonwealth Office
- Gordano School
- Intercall Conferencing Services
- Interconnector
- Interserve
- Oxford Instruments
- SunGard Public Sector
- Training Options
- Travis Perkins
- TRW Automotive Ltd
- Twinings
- Walsall Council
- Westinghouse Rail Systems
Core Competencies
Leadership
Richard provides leadership development courses with a practical approach, incorporating outdoor elements and tools for leading in various situations.
He specializes in 360 feedback for improved communication and performance management.
Team Building
Richard designs and delivers corporate team building programs, focusing on client needs and objectives.
He offers tailored solutions, including outdoor team building, team surveys, and long-term team building programs to enhance team performance.
Facilitation
Richard facilitates workshops and conferences for senior managers, sales teams, and staff, leveraging his experience working with private and public sector organizations.
He builds rapport at senior levels, focuses on outputs and action plans, and employs a creative and flexible approach.