Exploring Difference Conference 2022
Bodies Live Stories of Colonialism
Bodies Live Stories of Colonialism
This year Insight for Community Impact will once again hold the Exploring Difference Conference within the Group Relations tradition. It will take place in Toronto on November 18-20, 2022. Attendance will be by invitation and the conference will take place in person to allow for an exploration of embodied experience.
Although Group Relations models clearly work with and draw attention to emotional and relational experiencing, the fact that emotions are felt in the body, as physical sensations, is largely ignored. You are invited as a Group Relations consultant/practitioner to join with the co-leadership group organizing this conference which will explore the ways in which colonialist relations are, consciously and unconsciously, inscribed on the body.
We will explore the ways in which ‘the body’ is a site of colonialism as evidenced by the historical legacies of trans-generational lived experiences and social traumas. We anticipate learning that will be challenging in both ‘being in the body’ and developing a language for what that experience entails, specifically in learning how structures of injustices (racism, gender, ability, class, etc.) are embedded in the body and the implications of this for our responsibilities and capacities to tune to and accommodate one another personally and geographically.
Some key intentions of this conference are:
This conference will utilize key group relations concepts such as:
Although Group Relations models clearly work with and draw attention to emotional and relational experiencing, the fact that emotions are felt in the body, as physical sensations, is largely ignored. You are invited as a Group Relations consultant/practitioner to join with the co-leadership group organizing this conference which will explore the ways in which colonialist relations are, consciously and unconsciously, inscribed on the body.
We will explore the ways in which ‘the body’ is a site of colonialism as evidenced by the historical legacies of trans-generational lived experiences and social traumas. We anticipate learning that will be challenging in both ‘being in the body’ and developing a language for what that experience entails, specifically in learning how structures of injustices (racism, gender, ability, class, etc.) are embedded in the body and the implications of this for our responsibilities and capacities to tune to and accommodate one another personally and geographically.
Some key intentions of this conference are:
- to increase our understanding of how colonialism as a historical process that varies over time and place, is experienced and reproduced in the body;
- to explore non-verbal (as well as verbal) emotional attunement and discord
- To understand more about the channel of Conscious and Unconscious experience through embodiment
- to explore how to consult in these processes to enhance self-group knowledge.
This conference will utilize key group relations concepts such as:
- Attending to both the unconscious and conscious levels of what is happening in the group
- The surfacing of Unconscious dynamics through parallel process, symbolisation (dreams, fantasies)
- Remembering the operation of Group-as-a-whole: that what is happening may reflect the entire group not the behaviour of single individuals
- Using psychoanalytic concepts to support understanding about group functioning (e.g. anxiety, denial, splitting, projection/projective identification, as well as containment)
- Considering how Bion’s concepts of basic assumptions and work group functioning are at play
- Considering and disrupting the ways Boundaries, Authority, Roles and Tasks are thought about and taken up. Provoking curiosity about roles – assigned and assumed; unpicking social assumptions about the dynamics of authority, leadership structures, use and abuse of power
- Considering how power is operating within the group as a companion to authority and leadership. Noticing how power is manifest and has roots in hierarchy, white supremacy, patriarchy, capitalism, and all the other things against which we struggle. When power is considered in this way then social justice becomes an overarching theme
Location
In person
Galbraith Building
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
University of Toronto
Room 202
Second Floor Board Room
35 St. George Street,
Toronto, Ontario
Galbraith Building
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering
University of Toronto
Room 202
Second Floor Board Room
35 St. George Street,
Toronto, Ontario
Date & Time
Nov. 18 2022, 9-5 PM
Nov. 19 2022 9-5 PM
Nov. 20 20229-4.30 PM
Nov. 19 2022 9-5 PM
Nov. 20 20229-4.30 PM
Colonialism
Colonialism has been understood as the process of a country or group taking full or partial political control of a dependent country, territory or people. It occurs when people from one country settle in another country for the purpose of exploiting its people and natural resources. Colonial powers typically attempt to impose their language and cultures on the indigenous people of the countries they colonize. Colonialism is similar to imperialism, the process of using force and influence to control another country or people.
By 1914 most countries of the world had been colonized by Europeans.
https://www.thoughtco.com/colonialism-definition-and-examples
Resources for Thinking About Colonialism in the Canadian Context
Resmaa Menaken Somatic Abolitionism/Sounds True: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dAAWgpokvo
Sirma Bilge: We've joined the table but we're still on the menu:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x9tfZ2x_NFe3NRlNJWcA633OEhLSMwjqmH9QgOXc_a8/edit
Land back: https://redpaper.yellowheadinstitute.org/community-tools-resources/
Cash back:
https://cashback.yellowheadinstitute.org/
The history of colonialism in Canada:
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1307460755710/1536862806124
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2021/06/17/Brief-Brutal-History-Canadian-Colonialism/
Missing and murdered Indigenous women:
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/addressing-epidemic-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls?gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaDBCITCcoxGM_gJqRHWaj-DkkaChHgh6FMvYvdAwYwCrQ8Z9OyzxNxoCG78QAvD_BwE\
Ken Monkman Art Exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum
https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/kent-monkman-being-legendary
Ken Monkman is a Cree artist who works at the intersections of queerness; colonialism and Indigenous people in Canada
Sirma Bilge: We've joined the table but we're still on the menu:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x9tfZ2x_NFe3NRlNJWcA633OEhLSMwjqmH9QgOXc_a8/edit
Land back: https://redpaper.yellowheadinstitute.org/community-tools-resources/
Cash back:
https://cashback.yellowheadinstitute.org/
The history of colonialism in Canada:
https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1307460755710/1536862806124
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2021/06/17/Brief-Brutal-History-Canadian-Colonialism/
Missing and murdered Indigenous women:
https://www.culturalsurvival.org/news/addressing-epidemic-missing-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls?gclid=CjwKCAjwkaSaBhA4EiwALBgQaDBCITCcoxGM_gJqRHWaj-DkkaChHgh6FMvYvdAwYwCrQ8Z9OyzxNxoCG78QAvD_BwE\
Ken Monkman Art Exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum
https://www.rom.on.ca/en/exhibitions-galleries/exhibitions/kent-monkman-being-legendary
Ken Monkman is a Cree artist who works at the intersections of queerness; colonialism and Indigenous people in Canada
Exploring Difference Registration Fees
(includes breakfast and lunch)
Early Bird $300. Canadian plus HST = $339.00 before Oct.14,2022
Regular price: $350. Canadian plus HST = $395.50
Bursaries are available in the payment section. Click on coupon and the bursary option will come up.
Contact [email protected] if you need more information or wish to pay by check. Thanks!
(includes breakfast and lunch)
Early Bird $300. Canadian plus HST = $339.00 before Oct.14,2022
Regular price: $350. Canadian plus HST = $395.50
Bursaries are available in the payment section. Click on coupon and the bursary option will come up.
Contact [email protected] if you need more information or wish to pay by check. Thanks!
Accommodation Suggestions within Toronto
CAD$180 and above per night + charges and taxes
Kimpton Saint George Hotel: Toronto Hotel in Yorkville | Kimpton Saint George
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Chelsea Hotel Toronto: Downtown Toronto Family Hotel | (chelseatoronto.com)
CAD$179 and less per night + charges and taxes
Town Inn Suites: www.towninn.com
Jacob22 B&B: Hotels.com
Samesun Toronto: Toronto Samesun Hostels | Canada & USA
The Palmerston, Toronto – Updated 2022 Prices (booking.com)
The Clarence Park, Toronto – Updated 2022 Prices (booking.com)
Transportation from the Toronto Pearson and Billy Bishop Airports and Parking near the Conference
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EDC Map of the Conference Area
Learning Events
Conference Events:
Following on learning and experience in previous Group Relations Conferences, this conference specifically provides an opportunity to explore conscious and unconscious dynamics in group processes, using different lenses. The hierarchical nature of authority often examined in group relations work is questioned through the lens of colonialism and a model of co-leadership that allows for more fluid role taking. In addition, the idea of learning through static-seated models is understood as being linked to a Global North colonial pedagogical tradition (which often included rote learning and subordinated kinaesthetic learning).
Movement has previously been introduced in Insight for Community Impact (ICI), Exploring Difference Conferenced (EDC). Movement exploration will be extended to include other approaches to embodied practice through events designed to:
It has been suggested that Group Relations work fosters learning through regression and the interpretation of anxiety. We take the position that regressive processes happen in human encounters without the need for them to be created in a quasi-iatrogenic manner, and that providing spaces that are more generous and inclusive, centred on body-care and body-awareness, will allow ample learning about experiences of regression.
In relation to this, we would understand anxiety as an adaptive force (like stress) and as a way of directing and focusing a voice for some of the social injustices that underpin the challenges in society.
Most events will begin with a short grounding breath practice - sustaining the focus ‘on the body’.
Introduction
This is a chance to cross the boundary into the conference. The co-leadership group will welcome participants to the space, speak a little about the intention for the conference and also provide some housekeeping and boundary information.
Grounding Exercise
The conference will begin with a long grounding exercise focusing on breath and on sensory perception as a route into noticing and expressing that which is held in the body. Drawing on mindfulness techniques allows for the opportunity to be in the present with a more focused awareness. There will be time for reflections and associations. This will set the tone for the use of the breath and other embodied practices throughout the conference.
Story telling: How colonialism is embedded in bodies
This event, which has been used in previous ICI-EDC conferences, provides a space to connect and reflect on the theme of the conference through memories of personal stories evoked by the theme: “How colonialism is embedded in my body”.
Small Groups – Matrix Event
Participants choose their own group formation according to how and what they wish to work on under the overarching theme of the conference. Consultants will be provided. The group meets 4 times during the Conference. These groups of six to eight participants provide an opportunity for face-to-face contact and have a dual purpose – to explore their particular areas of interest in the conference theme and to notice and examine the conscious and unconscious processes as lived within this group as they emerge, recognising that this group is itself part of the wider system of the conference. It is suggested that the first 2 sessions are spent in the group focusing on the work of their small group, but that after that the groups may choose to explore the wider group system and the development of intergroup relations and experiences. The final session of this event will provide an opportunity to reflect all together on the learning and experience of the Matrix Event.
Matrix Event
Small Groups – Matrix Event
This event will draw on Open Space philosophy to support participants to identify the themes they wish to work on under the overarching theme of the conference. Consultants will be provided to support the group formation. When the 3 groups have formed, they will then work with a consultant on the theme they have chosen. The consultation will support the work on the theme, and then the exploration of the work of other groups, by paying attention to the conscious and unconscious dynamics that emerge during the work.
Once formed, the group meets 5 further times during the Conference, and there will be a final plenary to review the event and the work. These groups of six to eight participants provide an opportunity for face to face contact and have a dual purpose – to explore their particular area of interest and to notice and examine the conscious and unconscious processes as lived within this group as they emerge, recognising that this group is itself part of the wider system of the conference. It is suggested that the first 2 sessions are spent in the group focusing on the work of the small group, but that after that the groups may choose wto explore the wider group system and the development of intergroup relations and experiences. The final session of this event will provide an opportunity to reflect as a whole group on the learning and experience of the Matrix Event.
Embodiment Events:
In these events, you will have an opportunity to explore how undertaking and engaging in the processes of embodied learning enable a deeper understanding of how colonialism structures relationality and difference.
Yami will provide a foundational practice in the grounding event near the opening of the conference to embed embodiment work in the core philosophy of the conference. This Grounding event will also provide some space for reflection.
Janelle and Yami will lead a developing process through 4 embodiment events over the course of the conference.
Learning Experience Groups
The purpose of these groups is to provide a place for members to reflect on their learning from the conference so far and to imagine how to apply it as they continue to join in the work of the conference. It can be used to make links with systems and roles outside the conference for example, in work, and within society, community, and family.
Community Meeting
At the start of days 2 and 3 the conference will meet as a whole group to share thoughts/ideas and felt experiences that may link to the conscious and unconscious dynamics, experiences, and associations that are emerging in the conference as it is co-created. The space will be held by consultants, but their role will be to link and make connections rather than to interpret.
Experience of the conference – Final Plenary
There will be a final opportunity to reflect on the learning and experience of the conference before departing.
Following on learning and experience in previous Group Relations Conferences, this conference specifically provides an opportunity to explore conscious and unconscious dynamics in group processes, using different lenses. The hierarchical nature of authority often examined in group relations work is questioned through the lens of colonialism and a model of co-leadership that allows for more fluid role taking. In addition, the idea of learning through static-seated models is understood as being linked to a Global North colonial pedagogical tradition (which often included rote learning and subordinated kinaesthetic learning).
Movement has previously been introduced in Insight for Community Impact (ICI), Exploring Difference Conferenced (EDC). Movement exploration will be extended to include other approaches to embodied practice through events designed to:
- allow participants to make links between the impacts of colonisation and colonialism and the body both historically and in the present, and
- generate knowledge through transmission of, and reflection on, embodied experience both individually and socially.
It has been suggested that Group Relations work fosters learning through regression and the interpretation of anxiety. We take the position that regressive processes happen in human encounters without the need for them to be created in a quasi-iatrogenic manner, and that providing spaces that are more generous and inclusive, centred on body-care and body-awareness, will allow ample learning about experiences of regression.
In relation to this, we would understand anxiety as an adaptive force (like stress) and as a way of directing and focusing a voice for some of the social injustices that underpin the challenges in society.
Most events will begin with a short grounding breath practice - sustaining the focus ‘on the body’.
Introduction
This is a chance to cross the boundary into the conference. The co-leadership group will welcome participants to the space, speak a little about the intention for the conference and also provide some housekeeping and boundary information.
Grounding Exercise
The conference will begin with a long grounding exercise focusing on breath and on sensory perception as a route into noticing and expressing that which is held in the body. Drawing on mindfulness techniques allows for the opportunity to be in the present with a more focused awareness. There will be time for reflections and associations. This will set the tone for the use of the breath and other embodied practices throughout the conference.
Story telling: How colonialism is embedded in bodies
This event, which has been used in previous ICI-EDC conferences, provides a space to connect and reflect on the theme of the conference through memories of personal stories evoked by the theme: “How colonialism is embedded in my body”.
Small Groups – Matrix Event
Participants choose their own group formation according to how and what they wish to work on under the overarching theme of the conference. Consultants will be provided. The group meets 4 times during the Conference. These groups of six to eight participants provide an opportunity for face-to-face contact and have a dual purpose – to explore their particular areas of interest in the conference theme and to notice and examine the conscious and unconscious processes as lived within this group as they emerge, recognising that this group is itself part of the wider system of the conference. It is suggested that the first 2 sessions are spent in the group focusing on the work of their small group, but that after that the groups may choose to explore the wider group system and the development of intergroup relations and experiences. The final session of this event will provide an opportunity to reflect all together on the learning and experience of the Matrix Event.
Matrix Event
Small Groups – Matrix Event
This event will draw on Open Space philosophy to support participants to identify the themes they wish to work on under the overarching theme of the conference. Consultants will be provided to support the group formation. When the 3 groups have formed, they will then work with a consultant on the theme they have chosen. The consultation will support the work on the theme, and then the exploration of the work of other groups, by paying attention to the conscious and unconscious dynamics that emerge during the work.
Once formed, the group meets 5 further times during the Conference, and there will be a final plenary to review the event and the work. These groups of six to eight participants provide an opportunity for face to face contact and have a dual purpose – to explore their particular area of interest and to notice and examine the conscious and unconscious processes as lived within this group as they emerge, recognising that this group is itself part of the wider system of the conference. It is suggested that the first 2 sessions are spent in the group focusing on the work of the small group, but that after that the groups may choose wto explore the wider group system and the development of intergroup relations and experiences. The final session of this event will provide an opportunity to reflect as a whole group on the learning and experience of the Matrix Event.
Embodiment Events:
In these events, you will have an opportunity to explore how undertaking and engaging in the processes of embodied learning enable a deeper understanding of how colonialism structures relationality and difference.
Yami will provide a foundational practice in the grounding event near the opening of the conference to embed embodiment work in the core philosophy of the conference. This Grounding event will also provide some space for reflection.
Janelle and Yami will lead a developing process through 4 embodiment events over the course of the conference.
Learning Experience Groups
The purpose of these groups is to provide a place for members to reflect on their learning from the conference so far and to imagine how to apply it as they continue to join in the work of the conference. It can be used to make links with systems and roles outside the conference for example, in work, and within society, community, and family.
Community Meeting
At the start of days 2 and 3 the conference will meet as a whole group to share thoughts/ideas and felt experiences that may link to the conscious and unconscious dynamics, experiences, and associations that are emerging in the conference as it is co-created. The space will be held by consultants, but their role will be to link and make connections rather than to interpret.
Experience of the conference – Final Plenary
There will be a final opportunity to reflect on the learning and experience of the conference before departing.
Neo Colonialism
Neocolonialism can be described as the subtle propagation of socio-economic and political activity by former colonial rulers aimed at reinforcing capitalism, neo-liberal globalization, and cultural subjugation of their former colonies. In a neocolonial state, the former colonial masters ensure that the newly independent colonies remain dependent on them for economic and political direction. The dependency and exploitation of the socio-economic and political lives of the now independent colonies are carried out for the economic, political, ideological, cultural, and military benefits of the colonial masters’ home states. This is usually carried out through indirect control of the economic and political practices of the newly independent states instead of through direct military control as was the case in the colonial era. Internet Encyclopedia of philosophy https://iep.utm.edu
Co-Leadership Group
The co-leadership group has worked together to conceptualize and plan this conference using a model that reduces the heirarchical basis of many group relations conferences and further exploration of the differences in power, experience, authority and social locatedness of each of us.
Jo-anne Carlyle
Jo-anne Carlyle PhD, Clin. Foren. Psychol., Org. Consultant, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist. Having worked as a clinician, researcher, teacher and consultant for over 30 years, she is transitioning to work with greater social impact for the final phase of her career.
Tanya Lewis
Tanya Lewis PhD is program director for leadership development at Bureau Kensington. Her work experience includes post secondary education, non profit community based settings. She is the coordinator of ICI and the Secretary of the CSGSS Board of Directors.
mak wemuk
mak wemuk, JD (he/him) is
Coahuiltecan and Latine (Chicanx). He consults on racial equity and social justice (Luna Consulting & Coaching). He formerly led Equal Voice Action, a membership organization of working poor families. Affiliations: WBC, GRI, AKRI, National Lawyers Guild.
Coahuiltecan and Latine (Chicanx). He consults on racial equity and social justice (Luna Consulting & Coaching). He formerly led Equal Voice Action, a membership organization of working poor families. Affiliations: WBC, GRI, AKRI, National Lawyers Guild.
Kristine Stege
Kristine Stege, MBA, is a dynamic contract manager with a work experience in various private, public and intergovernmental organizations and a keen interest in exploring the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups.
Barbara Williams
Barbara Williams, EdD, Director of Bureau Kensington (BKI), a consulting practice working with movement building and feminist networks and organizations internationally. She is a guest of the Toronto Psychoanalytic Society and founder of Impact for Community Insight (www.ici-ici.ca)
Consultants to the Embodiment and Movement Sessions
Janelle and Yami will provide expertise to the work on embodiment and for the movement sessions of the conference.
Janelle Joseph
Dr. Janelle Joseph is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto. Dr Joseph’s research focuses on leadership related to race, gender, equity, and de-colonization.
Yamikani Msosa
Yamikani is committed to a practice of anti-racism & anti-oppression, using popular culture, creative facilitation, emergent strategy and digital engagement. They completed hir Master’s degree in Women and Gender Studies at Carleton University, and a Certificate from Michigan State University in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Organizational Change. Yami is the founder of SEEDS, Yoga for Survivors of Sexual Violence & The Yoga for Black Grief program that they started in 2020.
Working with others can be exhilarating and it can be trying. We know that when we work with others “how” we do the work is of equal or more importance to “what” work we do. Yet working in difficult conditions and fraught environments as activists, professionals, leaders and workers, we can encounter intractable group and organizational problems which are difficult to make sense of never mind overcome.
At ICI, we believe that making sense of these difficulties is key to creating the change we want to see in our communities and organizations, and that we can do so – or at least begin to do so - by better understanding ourselves, each other, and how we work together. By improving our understanding of how unconscious forces affect groups and they us, we can improve our own impact, develop our leadership capacity, and increase our capacity to a better world.
ICI's trainings, based on the group relations method developed by the UK-based Tavistock Institute, offer opportunities to learn about the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups. This requires exploring the connection between our inner worlds (thoughts, fantasies) and outer worlds (context and environments) and sharing those connections. Using a variety of didactic sessions, small and large group sessions, storytelling, and role analysis, we link the learnings from the event to your organization and context.
ICI’s training offers opportunities to:
Increase effectiveness by understanding difference and people-in-context
Observe group behaviour in the here-and-now and understand how they appear in your organization
Develop your leadership capacity
Understand how your leadership style affects the group
Learn about "under the surface" forces that impact people, groups and organizations.
ICI is sponsored and supported by Bureau Kensington, Inc, PARC (Parkdale Activity and Recreation Centre), Working for Change, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and West Neighbourhood House.
At ICI, we believe that making sense of these difficulties is key to creating the change we want to see in our communities and organizations, and that we can do so – or at least begin to do so - by better understanding ourselves, each other, and how we work together. By improving our understanding of how unconscious forces affect groups and they us, we can improve our own impact, develop our leadership capacity, and increase our capacity to a better world.
ICI's trainings, based on the group relations method developed by the UK-based Tavistock Institute, offer opportunities to learn about the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups. This requires exploring the connection between our inner worlds (thoughts, fantasies) and outer worlds (context and environments) and sharing those connections. Using a variety of didactic sessions, small and large group sessions, storytelling, and role analysis, we link the learnings from the event to your organization and context.
ICI’s training offers opportunities to:
Increase effectiveness by understanding difference and people-in-context
Observe group behaviour in the here-and-now and understand how they appear in your organization
Develop your leadership capacity
Understand how your leadership style affects the group
Learn about "under the surface" forces that impact people, groups and organizations.
ICI is sponsored and supported by Bureau Kensington, Inc, PARC (Parkdale Activity and Recreation Centre), Working for Change, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and West Neighbourhood House.
Working with others can be exhilarating and it can be trying. We know that when we work with others “how” we do the work is of equal or more importance to “what” work we do. Yet working in difficult conditions and fraught environments as activists, professionals, leaders and workers, we can encounter intractable group and organizational problems which are difficult to make sense of never mind overcome.
At ICI, we believe that making sense of these difficulties is key to creating the change we want to see in our communities and organizations, and that we can do so – or at least begin to do so - by better understanding ourselves, each other, and how we work together. By improving our understanding of how unconscious forces affect groups and they us, we can improve our own impact, develop our leadership capacity, and increase our capacity to a better world.
ICI's trainings, based on the group relations method developed by the UK-based Tavistock Institute, offer opportunities to learn about the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups. This requires exploring the connection between our inner worlds (thoughts, fantasies) and outer worlds (context and environments) and sharing those connections. Using a variety of didactic sessions, small and large group sessions, storytelling, and role analysis, we link the learnings from the event to your organization and context.
ICI’s training offers opportunities to:
Increase effectiveness by understanding difference and people-in-context
Observe group behaviour in the here-and-now and understand how they appear in your organization
Develop your leadership capacity
Understand how your leadership style affects the group
Learn about "under the surface" forces that impact people, groups and organizations.
ICI is sponsored and supported by Bureau Kensington, Inc, PARC (Parkdale Activity and Recreation Centre), Working for Change, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and West Neighbourhood House.
At ICI, we believe that making sense of these difficulties is key to creating the change we want to see in our communities and organizations, and that we can do so – or at least begin to do so - by better understanding ourselves, each other, and how we work together. By improving our understanding of how unconscious forces affect groups and they us, we can improve our own impact, develop our leadership capacity, and increase our capacity to a better world.
ICI's trainings, based on the group relations method developed by the UK-based Tavistock Institute, offer opportunities to learn about the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups. This requires exploring the connection between our inner worlds (thoughts, fantasies) and outer worlds (context and environments) and sharing those connections. Using a variety of didactic sessions, small and large group sessions, storytelling, and role analysis, we link the learnings from the event to your organization and context.
ICI’s training offers opportunities to:
Increase effectiveness by understanding difference and people-in-context
Observe group behaviour in the here-and-now and understand how they appear in your organization
Develop your leadership capacity
Understand how your leadership style affects the group
Learn about "under the surface" forces that impact people, groups and organizations.
ICI is sponsored and supported by Bureau Kensington, Inc, PARC (Parkdale Activity and Recreation Centre), Working for Change, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and West Neighbourhood House.
Working with others can be exhilarating and it can be trying. We know that when we work with others “how” we do the work is of equal or more importance to “what” work we do. Yet working in difficult conditions and fraught environments as activists, professionals, leaders and workers, we can encounter intractable group and organizational problems which are difficult to make sense of never mind overcome.
At ICI, we believe that making sense of these difficulties is key to creating the change we want to see in our communities and organizations, and that we can do so – or at least begin to do so - by better understanding ourselves, each other, and how we work together. By improving our understanding of how unconscious forces affect groups and they us, we can improve our own impact, develop our leadership capacity, and increase our capacity to a better world.
ICI's trainings, based on the group relations method developed by the UK-based Tavistock Institute, offer opportunities to learn about the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups. This requires exploring the connection between our inner worlds (thoughts, fantasies) and outer worlds (context and environments) and sharing those connections. Using a variety of didactic sessions, small and large group sessions, storytelling, and role analysis, we link the learnings from the event to your organization and context.
ICI’s training offers opportunities to:
Increase effectiveness by understanding difference and people-in-context
Observe group behaviour in the here-and-now and understand how they appear in your organization
Develop your leadership capacity
Understand how your leadership style affects the group
Learn about "under the surface" forces that impact people, groups and organizations.
ICI is sponsored and supported by Bureau Kensington, Inc, PARC (Parkdale Activity and Recreation Centre), Working for Change, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and West Neighbourhood House.
At ICI, we believe that making sense of these difficulties is key to creating the change we want to see in our communities and organizations, and that we can do so – or at least begin to do so - by better understanding ourselves, each other, and how we work together. By improving our understanding of how unconscious forces affect groups and they us, we can improve our own impact, develop our leadership capacity, and increase our capacity to a better world.
ICI's trainings, based on the group relations method developed by the UK-based Tavistock Institute, offer opportunities to learn about the nature and emergence of difference, leadership and authority in groups. This requires exploring the connection between our inner worlds (thoughts, fantasies) and outer worlds (context and environments) and sharing those connections. Using a variety of didactic sessions, small and large group sessions, storytelling, and role analysis, we link the learnings from the event to your organization and context.
ICI’s training offers opportunities to:
Increase effectiveness by understanding difference and people-in-context
Observe group behaviour in the here-and-now and understand how they appear in your organization
Develop your leadership capacity
Understand how your leadership style affects the group
Learn about "under the surface" forces that impact people, groups and organizations.
ICI is sponsored and supported by Bureau Kensington, Inc, PARC (Parkdale Activity and Recreation Centre), Working for Change, Toronto Neighbourhood Centres and West Neighbourhood House.
