New Theory and Practice of Transactional Analysis in Organizations: On the Edge

This innovative book presents state-of-the-art thinking on using transactional analysis (TA) to change the structure, relationships and culture in organizations.

The book is arranged according to the three levels of organizations described by Eric Berne – the structural, interpersonal and psychodynamic levels – and the chapters expand on his concepts at each level. With contributions by an international range of authors, incorporating a selection of practical case studies, the book illuminates key themes including group and team dynamics, psychological safety, emotion and, most foundationally, boundaries.

Exploring the tensions of boundaries that can determine both the stability of a system as well as its innovative potential, this book provides a strong structural framework for TA coaches, consultants and analysts, as well as other professionals working with and within organizations.

Sari van Poelje, TSTA-O, is an international team coach and expert on agile business innovation. Sari has 35 years’ experience of coaching and consulting with managers and directors and is a licensed teaching and supervising transactional analyst in the organisational field, PCM trainer and coach, NOBCO-EMCC accredited master coach, systemic team coach. She is the owner of Intact Academy and has published numerous articles and books on leadership, coaching and organizational change.

Anne de Graaf, MA, is TSTA in the field of management and organizational development and CTA in the field of psychotherapy. He is currently the owner of RondHeel, consultancy and training. Anne was founder, trainer and supervisor at the Dutch TA academy and was a lecturer at the MSc Organizational TA program in the UK. Anne has published several articles and books, including the basic book on TA called Into TA, a comprehensive textbook on Transactional Analysis.