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.

So what do we do with all of this experiential group stuff?

A spring learning event hosted by Marc Maltz and Lyn Yonack Ever wonder how your group relations experience applies to the day-to-day world—especially to your work? This event will help you understand and further develop practical tools for using your group … Read more

What do I stand for?

“What Do I Stand For?  Authority, Leadership and Institutional Life: An International Conference in the Tavistock Tradition” is the 49th annual A K Rice Institute residential conference, this year co-sponsored by CSGSS, and taking place in Dover, MA June 18-23.  For more … 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.  Recent learning events have included an on-going virtual reading group, training in group consultation, and presentations/discussions led by CSGSS members whose expertise is … Read more