Richard Walraven is a mediator for entrepreneurs, boards and management teams dealing with tensions, conflicts or stalled cooperation. He guides parties in restoring workable relationships and realising clear, future-proof agreements, with a focus on both results and the relationship.
He earned his stripes as an HR manager and in marketing and communications, and combines this with his experience as a driven entrepreneur. As a result, he understands better than anyone how interests, pressure and dynamics come together within organisations. Richard is used to operating at all levels of the business, from the work floor to the board and shareholders.
As a mediator and CIRCYOULAR® Master, he specialises in making visible what influences collaboration: communication patterns, core drives and underlying expectations. He clearly maps out where misunderstandings arise, where assumptions play a role and where interests diverge. These insights form the basis for making conversations effective and constructive again.
His style is clear, analytical and goal-oriented. Richard brings calm and structure to complex situations and asks the questions necessary to get to the core. He switches effortlessly between content and process and knows how to create a setting in which openness becomes possible, without losing sight of the business interest.
