The Socio-Analytic Study Group. (SSG) is for those who are qualified and experienced, those who have some knowledge and those who are interested in the field. SSG meets at Clontarf Cottage 2 Wallace St Balmain NSW on the 3rd Monday of the month 6.30pm to 8.00 pm. The purpose of each meeting is to explore an aspect of socio-analysis or group work, either in the form of a discussion on theory or through experiential exercises, followed by reflection.
This video explores some of the elements of group relations theory--specifically, Open Systems Theory and BART. Later videos will address other aspects of the theory--Psychoanalytic theory and the work of Wilfred Bion.
This video examines the concept of defense mechanisms
This video focuses on the work of Wilfred Bion, and particularly the concept of basic assumptions.
This video takes a Systems Psychodynamic and Adaptive Leadership approach to understanding organizational culture
This video is the first in a series on Role Analysis methods. It examines a basic structure for conducting Role Analysis in a group setting
The second in a series of videos on Role Analysis Methods. This clip provides an overview of the Metaphor Method, which was developed by Rene Molenkamp and Zachary Green of Group Relations International.
The third video in the series on Role Analysis. This clip describes Role Biography and Role History, as described by Long (2013). It also describes an exercise in Role Clarification that I use for intact work teams
This video provides a brief overview of the theory of Adaptive Leadership, as described by Heifetz, Grashow & Linsky (2009). I begin the lecture with some comparisons between Adaptive Leadership and Group Relations Theory.
This video briefly describes Stakeholder Analysis from an Adaptive Leadership perspective. Instructions on how to map out your stakeholders are provided.
This video offers a brief overview of Group Relations Conference (GRC) research, and describes my own research and findings at six different GRCs. For more information about GRC research, there is an extensive list of references at the end of the video
This video describes Eco-Leadership, a new discourse of leadership that emerged at the end of the 20th Century, and that is being developed by Dr. Simon Western. The video was produced in collaboration with him.
This video describes the 4 Leadership Discourses that have defined leadership practice in the west over the past century. They were described by Simon Western in his seminal research on leadership.
This video describes Analytic-Network Coaching, a cutting edge and comprehensive coaching model developed by Dr. Simon Western of the Eco-Leadership Institute.
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