The mission of CSGSS is to further the understanding of groups and organizations as social systems, with particular attention to unconscious and covert processes in group and organizational life, the dynamics of authority and authorization, power and other differences within and among socially diverse groups, and the negotiated use of interpretation to facilitate collaborative learning.

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Using the Tavistock group relations tradition of open systems and psychodynamic theories, CSGSS develops group relations conferences, meetings, and other events to further learning about group processes.

Developing Leaders and Leadership Development in the Age of Perpetual Mobility

An evening discussion with Gianpiero Petriglieri, M.D., Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at INSEAD, The Business School for the World in Fontainebleau, France; currently on faculty at Harvard Business School When: Friday, May 11, 2012 7:30-9:00 PM Where: Cambridge Center … Read more

Transforming Self, Transforming Institutions

Ruthellen Josselson, who is the director of the AK Rice international conference in June, has written a new book entitled Transforming Self, Transforming Institutions: The Life and Leadership Lessons of Faith Gabelnick,  published by the A.K.Rice Institute.  The book, a … Read more

Training, Education, and Application Events

The Training, Education, and Application Committee of CSGSS organizes events to promote group relations learning in non-conference contexts, including lectures and discussions, a virtual reading group, and training in group consultation.   For more information or to participate, contact TEA … Read more