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Applying Group Analytic Thinking in Organisational Consultancy: Insights from Three Distinct Perspectives

6th September 2025, 9:30am – 5:00pm

The Institute of Group Analysis, 1 Daleham Gardens, NW3 5BY

A unique opportunity to explore what helps organisations thrive through the lenses of three different group analysts.

Join Mark Goodwin, Gerhart Wilke, and Rachel Gibbons for a day of in-depth discussion and experiential learning on applying group analytic thinking in organisational consultancy.

This in-person event at the Institute of Group Analysis will offer:

Diverse Perspectives: Insights from three experienced group analysts, each bringing their unique frameworks and expertise to organisational consultancy.

Learning Opportunity: A deeper understanding of how group analytic thinking applies to organisational settings.

Experiential Sessions: Engage in facilitated experiential sessions with two of the consultants, focusing on practical challenges in organisational work.

Large Group Discussion: Reflect on the day’s insights, share experiences, and integrate learnings.

Networking: Connect with professionals and experienced organisational consultants to exchange ideas and perspectives.

Programme:

Morning Sessions:

9:30 – 9:45am: Welcome

9:45am – 10:45 am: Mark Goodwin

10:45 am – 11:00am: Break

11:00am – 11:30am: Rachel Gibbons

11:30am – 12:30pm: Gerhart Wilke

Each session will be followed by a 15-minute group discussion.

12:30pm – 1:30pm (1 hour): Break

Experiential Component: (2 x 45-minute sessions)

Participants will choose one of the organisational consultants to work on practical issues in their practice.

1:30pm – 2:15pm: First Session

2:15pm – 2:30pm: Break

2:30pm – 3:15pm: Second Session

3:15pm – 4:00pm: Break

4:00pm – 5:00pm: Large Group Discussion. An opportunity to reflect collectively on key insights of the day.

Fees:

Early Bird IGA Member: £45

Early Bird IGA Student: £30

Early Bird Non-Member: £55

Please note the Early Bird discount ends on 15/07/2025

IGA Member: £50

IGA Student: £40

Non-Member: £60

Enquiries: training@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk

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Honouring Gwen Adshead

A Half Day Event

Friday 20th June, 1:30pm – 6:15pm.

We welcome attendance by members and non-members to celebrate the work of our colleague.

Dr Gwen Adshead qualified as a group analyst at the IGA in 2000. She is a forensic psychiatrist and psychotherapist in the NHS; an award-winning author; Honorary Clinical Professor, School of Psychology, University of Exeter; Past President, International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy; Honorary Fellow, Royal College of Psychiatrists and recipient of its President’s medal for her work in medical ethics.

Gwen delivered the BBC’s Reith Lectures in 2024, the first mental health specialist to do so. She delivered some of the lectures in a prison setting, another first.

 Her series, Four Questions About Violence, is available online at:

BBC Reith Lectures 2024: Four Questions About Violence

On welcoming Gwen back to the IGA, she will speak about her years of practice in the field; background and training at the IGA; contribution to forensic psychotherapy; and recent experience delivering the Reith Lectures.

After refreshments we will meet in small groups, each convened by a group analyst, to talk about the implications of Gwen’s dedication to practice in the working lives of others; and we will then reassemble for a Large Group.

Schedule:

1:30pm – 3:00pm: Platform to Gwen including Q & A
3:00pm – 3:30pm: Refreshments
3:30pm – 4:45pm: Discussion Groups
4:45pm – 6:15pm: Large Group
6:15pm – 7:00pm: Concluding Refreshments

Fees:

IGA Students: £40
IGA Members: £55
Non-Members: £70
Online: £20 (1:30pm – 3:00pm only)

Those with financial difficulties may request a special fee, please email: training@groupanalysis-uk.co.uk

Early enrolment is advised.

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