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Registration Now Open! Join us for AKRI’s 2025 National Group Relations Conference, "Authority, Leadership, Legacy: Creative Dissonance in Bodies at Work," happening July 7–12, 2025, at Endicott College, MA. This immersive learning experience will challenge you to explore authority, legacy, and leadership in real time—examining the creative tensions that shape organizations and society. Why join? ?? Deepen your leadership insights ?? Engage in transformative learning ?? Expand your network Spots are limited—register today! ?? www.akrinational.org #Leadership #GroupRelationsConference #AKRI

Nominate for the 2025 AKRI Board Elections! Are you or someone you know a driven, action-oriented leader with a passion for understanding group dynamics and systemic change? Do you have the capacity, bandwidth, and commitment to help guide the future of the A.K. Rice Institute (AKRI)? Now is your chance to step forward! The AKRI Board of Directors is seeking dedicated, thoughtful leaders to join a dynamic team of professionals from diverse backgrounds—including psychology, organizational development, education, and social justice. Nomination Requirements: ? Must be a current AKRI member in good standing ? Willingness to commit to monthly meetings (2 hours, evenings, second Wednesday of the month) ? Availability for an in-person weekend retreat in October ? Engagement in ongoing work based on interests and Board needs ? Passion for advancing the study and practice of group relations Whether you're ready to serve or want to uplift someone who is, your participation is essential. Help us build a strong and diverse slate of candidates! ?? To Nominate: Confirm the nominee's interest before submitting. Send their name, contact information, and a brief statement to [email protected]. More information: bit.ly/AKRI_Election #AKRI #BoardOfDirectors #Leadership #GroupRelations

Registration Now Open! Seats are starting to fill up for AKRI’s 2025 National GRC, "Authority, Leadership, Legacy: Creative Dissonance in Bodies at Work," happening July 7–12, 2025, at Endicott College, MA. This immersive learning experience will challenge you to explore authority, legacy, and leadership in real time—examining the creative tensions that shape organizations and society. Why join? ?? Deepen your leadership insights ?? Engage in transformative learning ?? Expand your network Spots are limited—register today! ?? www.akrinational.org #Leadership #GroupRelationsConference #AKRI Group Relations International The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations Grex: West Coast Affiliate of the A.K. Rice Institute New York Center for the Study of Groups, Organizations & Social Systems OPUS - An Organisation Promoting Understanding of Society Group Relations Australia Group Relations Lithuania

Save the Date! AKRI Community Meeting #2 Please join us for our?next community meeting titled “Special Relationships in Conference Life” on Saturday, March 29, 2025. ? This community meeting is organized by AKRI’s Conference Committee.?Open to AKRI Members only.? ? At the request of the AKRI Board, the Conference Committee has been working for about a year to craft a more thoughtful and intentional approach to the issue of Special Relationships in conference life. They have now reached a point in their process where input and feedback from the full AKRI community are desired. We hope that many community members will be able to attend and give voice to your thoughts on this important topic. ? We will share additional details in advance of the meeting to help?AKRI Members?prepare for this meaningful event. ? Please mark your calendar for the time corresponding to your region: 4:00 PM Eastern Time 3:00 PM Central Time 2:00 PM Mountain Time 1:00 PM Pacific Time 9:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time Sunday, March 30th, 5:00 AM China Standard Time?

Registration now open! AKRI Salon: Gender in Group Relations Conferences This free Salon is open to new, aspiring, and experienced Group Relations Conference directors—whether you are actively directing, considering stepping into the role, or simply curious about the complexities of gender in conference spaces. Tuesday, March 18 ?8-9:30 PM ET | 7-8:30 PM CT | 6-7:30 PM MT | 5-6:30 PM PT Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyiSv397

AKRI International Cohort Meeting - March 30th, 2025 The Rise of Authoritarian Leaders in the 21st Century: Global Perspectives from India, Turkey, and the United States? ? Authoritarian leaders and the groups who support them are ascendent in many parts of the world. Participants in this program will have an opportunity to discuss their experience of these developments using a group relations lens.? ? Three panelists will share their perspective in short presentations, followed by small group and full group discussions. Panelists: Howard A Friedman, PhD, Psychologist - USA P?nar Padar, Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst (IPA) - Turkey? Swathi Seshadri, M. Com, M.A. (Social Work)?- India March 30, 2025 Sydney: 10:30pm - 12:30am China/Singapore: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Mumbai: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Istanbul / Tel Aviv: 2:30pm - 4:30pm Johannesburg / Milan: 1:30pm - 3:30pm London: 12:30pm - 2:30pm? New York: 7:30am - 9:30am Chicago: 6:30am - 8:30am Los Angeles: 4:30am - 6:30am ? The meeting is open to all, not only AKRI members, and is free of charge. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkgy-Kxx

???Group Relations Conference | Kraków, 3-6 April 2025 ???(Re)Discovering our Roles: Rituals and Renewal In a rapidly changing world, where technology advances, global disruptions unfold, and social structures shift, many of us grapple with questions of?identity, connection, and leadership. Are we passive observers, or can we actively shape our roles in these uncertain times? Our colleagues in Poland are organizing a?Group Relations Conference in Kraków—an opportunity to explore how?rituals, renewal, and relational dynamics?influence our roles in organizations and society. Through experiential learning, participants will engage deeply with these themes, gaining insights into?authentic leadership, collective resilience, and community-building. ???Date:?April 3-6, 2025 ???Location:?Kraków, Poland ?? This is a chance to?learn, reflect, and grow in a dynamic international setting. We encourage the global Group Relations community to join this conference and connect with colleagues from across different countries and professional backgrounds! ???Registration details in the comments. #GroupRelations #Leadership #GRC #Psychodynamics #Groupdynamics Group Relations Poland Group Relations International The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems OFEK Group Relations

Are you a professor or graduate school leader teaching group dynamics, leadership, or organizational behavior??Consider introducing your students to?Group Relations Theory. ? Why bring Group Relations to your students? - Enhance their understanding of group dynamics, authority, and leadership. - Offer insights into unconscious processes in teams, organizations, and society. - Connect them with a national network of practitioners and scholars in this field. We would love to offer a virtual guest lecture to your class at no cost. Our expert AKRI Directors and Consultants can provide an engaging introduction to Group Relations concepts and their real-world applications across various disciplines. ? If you’re interested in exploring this opportunity or have any questions, please reach out to?[email protected]. ? We’d love to collaborate and tailor a session that aligns with your course objectives. #AKRI #GroupRelationsTheory

Today is the day Grex: West Coast Affiliate of the A.K. Rice Institute launches a donation drive for the upcoming Group Relations Conference at California State University-Dominguez Hills (CSUDH) in April. I wouldn’t be here today as the President of Grex without the geneorosity of donors when I was first exploring the group relations world as a graduate student at Teachers College, Columbia University. I think my colleagues in group relations would agree - now more than ever, this work is necessary and important. Our collective effort will shape the world towards more awareness and clarity. We have a goal of raising $6000 to support the conference. So far, we’ve raised $1400. ??Every dollar counts. Please donate now. ??Link below. Joshua DeSilva, Psy.D., CGP, AGPA-F Andrew Alsoraimi-Espiritu Grace Bagunu Leslie Brissett (0) Cathy Chen, MA, CPCC Sanjiwan Boparai Robert Hsiung A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems Todd Murphy Rodric “Rod” Smith, PhD Tara Victor Jack W Lampl Jack Marmorstein Glenn Sigl, SPHR Barney Straus Annysa Polanco Suma Jacob, MD, PhD

New York Center for the Study of Groups, Organizations & Social Systems is excited to share that?Exploration in Human Relations in Shifting Virtual Environments, the Center's Annual Group Relations Conference, directed by Dr. Mónica Velarde Lazarte, will now take place virtually from?September 26 - 28, 2025. We invite you to step into a unique online conference where the?explicit and unconscious processes in group dynamics?are explored in-depth and to?examine the socio-technical impact on human behavior?in evolving virtual contexts. Learn how these hidden elements shape presence, accountability, authority, and leadership. A formal invitation with staff, and registration details is?forthcoming.?For inquiries please contact?[email protected] #grouprelations #accountability #leadership #authority #remoteteamwork A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems