Love, hate and the anatomy of change

About this conference

Change is constant, inevitable, scary and beautiful. Change has also become a constant element of organisational life. Even the changes we desire the most incur a loss. Something left behind which needs to be let go of. Unwanted change must be processed and lived with.

We all have a relationship to change which is both internal and external. Internal in that it is personal, and affects our body, thoughts, and memories. External in that circumstances in and out of our control require that we adapt to new and unfamiliar situations. 

Organisational and institutional life is changing more rapidly than ever. How might we engage with all our capacities and potential?

This five-day Group Relations Conference will offer an opportunity to study at a deep level our personal relationship to organisational life, change, our potential for autonomy, and our dependence on others. 

Working in a temporary organisation, we will co-create a system in which we can explore and experiment with roles, authority, ideas and action.

There is an opportunity for people who have attended a Group Relations Conference before to join the Building Experience Group and build on their experience and understanding of Group Relations.

There are also two subsidised spaces available on application for individuals who experience barriers to attendance. 

Please direct any queries to the conference administrator: GRC@tavi-port.nhs.uk

Director: Ben Neal

Who is this conference for?

This Group Relations Conference is for anyone who wants to develop their potential in the context of complex group dynamics and organisational life.

Why attend this conference?

The conference is an opportunity to:

As the conference title suggests, a central organisational tension which we will explore is how one relates to change both internally and externally.

Attending this conference will deepen and develop personal and organisational awareness and insights – leading to increased confidence, clarity and effectiveness in organisational settings.

Conference venue, dates and timings:

The conference will take place in person at: The Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Lane, London, NW3 5BA.

To maximise the conference learning for yourself and other attendees, we ask all members to commit to attending the whole of all five days:

  • Monday 16 December: 9.30am to 6.30pm
  • Tuesday 17 December: 9.00am to 6.30pm
  • Wednesday 18 December: 9.00am to 6.30pm
  • Thursday 19 December: 9.30am to 6.30pm
  • Friday 20 December: 9.30am to 5.00pm

Please note: the deadline for applications for this conference will be Friday 29 November, or when all places are filled.

Conference fees:

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