A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems

AKRI Salon Today! "The Experiences of Latinx/e Group Relations Directors" 🗓️ **September 17, 2024 | 5:00 - 6:30 PM Pacific Time**  Members can visit the www.akriceinstitute.org calendar for the link. No pre-registration required. The Director Development Committee is pleased to announce an online salon for the AKRI membership. This salon is designed as a virtual gathering of people interested in the topic of group relations conference directing - whether curious about the role, on the threshold of taking up the role, relatively new to the role, or an experienced conference director. What does Latinx/e directorship look like, sound like, feel like? In the decades of group relations work, there have been few Latinx/e conference directors until recently. We invite you to interact with a panel of experts to discuss the significance and implications of Latinx/e leadership/ directorship in Group Relations work. If you miss it, don't worry—recordings will be available on the AKRI website. 👥 #Leadership #LatinxLeaders #GroupRelations #AKRI

On October 1, I will begin a three year term as a member of the board of directors of the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems (AKRI). AKRI is the largest group relations organization in the United States and has a proud history of sponsoring leadership development conferences all over the country. I'm joining the board at an important time in which we are considering how to keep the learning methodology relevant and sustainable, how to use it ethically with communities of color and other marginalized groups, and how to reach groups who haven't historically been a part of our community. Those who know me well know how passionate I am about this work. There is something about a weekend or week long conference away from home that unlocks new possibilities for learning and connecting deeply. I'm humbled by the opportunity to represent my local affiliate, the Washington Baltimore Center for the Study of Group Relations (WBC), and the other affiliate groups across the country on the board. WBC has historically been the BIPOC and queer voice in this work, and I was moved by that group's faith in me and my leadership. Group relations has given me community, self knowledge, cultural humility, and the ability to understand organizations and systems in ways I never thought possible. It's an honor to serve and give back in this way. I'm hoping to use my term to create more spaces for affiliation for members, to advocate that AKRI do more to support its affiliates, to create best practices for conference marketing and sustainability, and to continue the conversation about how group relations theory needs to expand and grow to hold the experiences of all identities that show up in organizational life.

🎉 Exciting News! Our Leadership Development & Role Success (LDRS) Program is officially FULL! 🎉 We’re incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response and enthusiasm from our community. But don’t worry—there’s still a chance to join us! We’re now accepting applications for our **waitlist**. **Why should you join the waitlist?** 🌟 Be part of the inaugural cohort shaping the future of AKRI and Group Relations. 🌟 Seize the opportunity to deepen your leadership skills in a dynamic, supportive environment. 🌟 Position yourself for early consideration in future programs, even if a spot doesn’t open up this time. Don’t miss out on this transformative experience—apply to the waitlist today and stay connected with us! Due September 1st. 👉 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gDpTnPFu We look forward to the possibility of welcoming you into our community! #LeadershipDevelopment #GroupRelations #ProfessionalGrowth #AKRI #TransformativeLearning #LEADERS #LeadershipSkills #Waitlist #LeadershipJourney

Reposting by demand of a wider audience: All of us are faced with the challenge of working and leading amid polarization. I am honored to be leading an intensive experiential learning event on this theme, offered by the Center for the Study of Groups and Social Systems (CSGSS); co-sponsored by Group Relations International, the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, and Insight for Community Impact; and endorsed by the A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems. I am excited to be working with an incredibly talented staff team that includes Annysa Polanco, Tanya Lewis, Hannah Goldstein, M.Psy, Alan Ruiz, Andrew Alsoraimi-Espiritu, Anita Prasad, Aschylus Robinson, LCSW, Chelsea Rodriguez (she/her/ella), Diana Castañeda, LCPC, Nina Traylor, Rosette Cirillo, and YU-AN W.. Come learn with us in real time using learning-by-doing methods. Early Registration rates are available through September 24. Visit the web address shown in the comments section below.

I am honored to receive a three conference contract as director of the group relations program at California State University, Dominguez Hills. CSUDH is a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI) with a proud history of educating students who have historically been underserved by higher education. This population focus dovetails with my own experience as a first generation college and graduate student with Latinx heritage. When I thought of a theme for my first conference of the series, I wanted to push the envelope by studying gender expansiveness. While trans, nonbinary, queer, and gender expansive folx inhabit our institutions, organizations, and workplaces, their experiences are often marginalized and go unspoken. Cis and straight allies also have organizational challenges related to gender that frequently go unexpressed and unworked. This conference aims to target these realities directly for study. We hope to create a safe enough container for attendees to learn about power and authority in organizations through a gender expansive lens. Consider putting April 10-13 on your calendar and join us in Southern California. Registration details are forthcoming. I'm grateful to CSUDH and GREX (West Coast affiliate of the A.K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems) for sponsoring this vital work.

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I am excited to serve on staff for the following group relations conference. Please join us for the upcoming IGRC group relations conference with the theme of “Authority, Leadership and Power - Sacrifice and Loss in a Shared World.” The conference dates are October 1-5, 2024 (these dates may be September 30-October 4 depending on time zone). This conference is bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English. Cultural interpreters will support the learning. This conference is directed by Raymond Bakaitis. The bilingual, multicultural format of this conference offers a unique way to engage in our learning around our internal and external psychodynamic challenges today. Find conference information at www.igrcconference.org and email us at igrcconference@163.com . A. K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems, OFEK Group Relations, Group Relations International, Caribbean Group Relations Consulting, CASSGO, OPUS, Facultad Economía y Negocios, Midwest Group Relations Center

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🌎 Join LDRS 2025 today! 🌎 We're thrilled to introduce AKRI’s Leadership Development & Role Success (LDRS) Program, affectionately known as "LEADERS." This groundbreaking 9-month program merges our esteemed Training and Certification with an innovative cohort-based model. 🌟 Who is this learning for? 🌟 Are you a teacher, clergy member, military officer, therapist, consultant, executive, or professional eager to master your role and leadership? If you have group relations experience from conferences and want to delve deeper into authority, roles, and leadership, this program is for you! **Program Details** Duration: September 2024 - June 2025 Location: Washington D.C. (twice in-person) + monthly online sessions Cohort Meetings: Monthly Zoom with up to 3 fellow participants and a mentor Participants: Limited to 12 Start Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 End Date: June 2025 Our curriculum draws from A.K. Rice Institute competencies, enriched by materials from Group Relations resources and mentor expertise. Enrollment Dues: $1500 per participant, payable in three installments. A $500 payment is required upon acceptance. 🗓️ Application Due: September 1, 2024 For more details and to apply, visit our website or contact us at admin@akriceinstitute.org. Join us in this transformative journey to elevate our leadership skills! - The A.K. Rice Institute for the Study of Social Systems #Leadership #Development #ProfessionalGrowth #GroupRelationsConference #LEADERS #LDRS2025 #AKRiceInstitute #AKRI #TransformativeLearning #LeadershipDevelopment #GroupRelations https://lnkd.in/gDpTnPFu