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SUMMARY:Rocket Science - 03 October 2025
DESCRIPTION: Psycho-Legal Interest Group presents... \nROCKET SCIENCE Webinar Series \nJoin us for a thought-provoking dialogue about the intricate contemporary situations that arise in Psycho-Legal. This event brings together experts in psychology\, law\, and criminology to share their knowledge and experiences. \n Tips & Tricks:    \nAn Actuarial Perspective \n\nPayslip analysis\nIRP5 analysis\nKnow where to find info and when to use it\nTypical mistakes that IPs make\nAnd more!!!\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 03 October 2025\nTIME: 12h00 - 14h00\nCPD: 2 CPD Points\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\n\nGreg Whittaker
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/rocket-science-03-october-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T143000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251009T163000
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SUMMARY:Team and Group Coaching - 09 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group Coaching & Consulting Psychology presents... \nTeam and Group Coaching  \nfor High Performance and Career Advancement \nTeamwork is at the heart of modern organisational performance. In dynamic workplaces\, the ability to build and sustain effective groups and teams is directly linked to innovation\, engagement\, and competitive advantage. Coaching has emerged as a powerful intervention for developing team and group cohesion\, enhancing communication\, and aligning collective goals. \nWebinar Benefits \n\nGain valuable insights on how to build teams and groups\nExplore the role of coaches and mentors in creating cohesion\nBuild skills and knowledge of coaching and mentoring practice\nPractical strategies for integrating diversity and inclusion\nAssist coaches and mentors elevate their professional impact\n\nEvent Information \n\nDATE: 09 October 2025\nTIME: 16h00 - 18h00\nLOCATION: Virtual Online\n\nEvent Speakers \n\nGail Wrogemann\nKaren Aaron\nJoyce Baloyi
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/team-and-group-coaching-09-october-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251031T173000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251031T190000
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SUMMARY:Mastering Conflict in Culturally Diverse Workplaces - 31 October 2025
DESCRIPTION:KZN Region presents... \nMastering Conflict in Culturally Diverse Workplaces \nIn today’s interconnected world\, cultural dynamics play a powerful role in shaping how conflicts arise and how they can be resolved. This interactive session is designed to support IOPs in navigating diverse workplace environments where differences in values\, communication styles\, and cultural norms may create challenges. \nBy the end of the session\, you’ll be equipped with tools to approach conflict not as a barrier\, but as an opportunity to build stronger\, more resilient workplace relationships. \nWORKSHOP BENEFITS \n\nExplore how cultural differences can influence conflict situations\nLearn frameworks to manage misunderstandings and tensions constructively\nGain confidence in handling difficult conversations for positive outcomes\nPractice adaptive conflict resolution strategies that respect diverse perspectives\nStrengthen dynamics through active listening and relationship-building\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 31 October 2025\nTIME:  17h30 - 19h00\nLOCATION: Virtual Online\nCPD: Applied For\n\nWORKSHOP PRESENTERS \n\nDr Shanya Reuben\nTaegan Devar
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/mastering-conflict-in-culturally-diverse-workplaces-31-october-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251107T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20251107T140000
DTSTAMP:20251014T104427Z
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SUMMARY:Rocket Science - 07 November 2025
DESCRIPTION: Psycho-Legal Interest Group presents... \nROCKET SCIENCE Webinar Series \nJoin us for a thought-provoking dialogue about the intricate contemporary situations that arise in Psycho-Legal. This event brings together experts in psychology\, law\, and criminology to share their knowledge and experiences. \nA Unique Occupation \n The challenge:    \nProject the career of a person in a unique employment situation \n\nHow to approach a case that’s new / unfamiliar / strange / weird occupation.\nImportant enablers to seek and use.\nInformation sources\nPitfalls to avoid & more\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 07 November 2025\nTIME: 12h00 - 14h00\nCPD: 2 CPD Points\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nNatasha Gerber
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/rocket-science-07-november-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260128T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260128T180000
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SUMMARY:Ethical Approach to Supervising Intern Psychometrists - 28 January 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group People Assessments in Industry presents... \nEthical Approach to Supervising Intern Psychometrists \nTo provide insight into supervision of Interns \nThis session aims to inspire and empower participants by offering clear\, practical insight into the supervision of interns\, what an effective supervision programme can look like\, and how supervisors can confidently shape and refine their approach. It also creates a supportive space to engage openly\, ask questions\, and gain clarity around common concerns and challenges. \nAt its core\, the session will revisit the ethical principles underpinning psychometrics and its application in practice\, while actively encouraging a renewed commitment to the Psychometric Oath. Together\, we will strengthen and preserve our shared ethical foundation as supervisors and interns\, ensuring excellence\, integrity\, and accountability within the profession. \nWORKSHOP BENEFITS \n\nProvide insight into supervision of interns.\nGive potential supervisors confidence in their programme.\nReview the ethics surrounding psychometrics.\nEncourage commitment to the new Psychometric Oath.\nPreserve our ethical foundation as supervisors and interns.\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 28 January 2026\nTIME:  16h00 - 18h00\nLOCATION: Virtual Online\nCPD: Applied For\n\nWORKSHOP PRESENTERS \n\nSusan Smith\nMosidi Pule\n\nBookings Now Open!!! \nPAI- Ethical Supervision 28 January 2026 - SIOPSA
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/pai-ethical-approach-to-supervising-intern-psychometrists-28-january-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260206T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260206T140000
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SUMMARY:ROCKET SCIENCE - The Psycho-Legal Quantification Table - 06 February 2026
DESCRIPTION: Psycho-Legal Interest Group presents... \nROCKET SCIENCE Webinar Series \nThe Psycho-Legal Quantification Table \nJoin us for a thought-provoking dialogue about the intricate contemporary situations that arise in Psycho-Legal. This event brings together experts in psychology\, law\, and criminology to share their knowledge and experiences. \nA Unique Occupation \n The Topic:    \nCritical Aspects of a Quantification Table \n\nUnderstand principles of a quantification table.\nTest scenarios by doing a proper quantification table.\nPractical case studies.\nCreate a mechanism to support joint minutes.\nDraft a quantification table that adds critical value to your Psycho-Legal report.\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 06 February 2026\nTIME: 12h00 - 14h00\nCPD: 2 CPD Points\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nCornel Schoombee
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/rocket-science-the-psycho-legal-quantification-table-06-february-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260212T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260115T094730Z
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SUMMARY:Working With What Lies Beneath the System - 12 February 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group System Psychodynamics of Organisations presents... \nWorking With What Lies Beneath the System \nThis four-hour workshop introduces systems psychodynamics as a way of understanding what is happening beneath the surface in organisations – in individuals\, teams and across the wider system. \nWe begin with an overview of systems psychodynamics: what it is\, where it comes from\, and how it adds value to organisational work. We will look at how systems thinking helps us notice the links between the macro (organisation and context)\, meso (teams and departments) and micro (individuals)\, and how these levels are interdependent. Core system ideas such as openness\, purposefulness\, multidimensionality\, emergent behaviour and counterintuitive outcomes will be introduced in clear\, practical language. \nWe then connect this with psychodynamic thinking – the idea that not all behaviour is driven by conscious\, rational decision-making. Using the iceberg as an overall image\, we explore what sits above the surface (what people say and know) and what may be below the surface (unconscious thoughts\, feelings and patterns)\, including how anxiety and psychological defences may shape behaviour at work. \nThe workshop then introduces key interpretive models used in systems psychodynamic work. The models will be briefly explained with simple examples of how it can help us make sense of everyday organisational dynamics.Throughout the session\, short discussions and simple reflective exercises will help participants link these ideas to their own contexts\, without requiring prior systems psychodynamics experience. \nWORKSHOP BENEFITS \n\nHave a basic understanding of what systems psychodynamics is and its importance in organisational work.\nBe familiar with the iceberg metaphor and the distinction between conscious and unconscious dynamics at work.\nUnderstand that anxiety and defences are normal features of organisational life\, and see how they can influence behaviour in systems.\nBe introduced to a range of interpretive models and how they can be used to think about real organisational situations.\nLeave with a shared language and starting framework for noticing and discussing “what is really going on” in teams and organisations\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 12 February 2026\nTIME:  13h00 - 17h00\nLOCATION: Zoom Online\nCPD: Applied For\n\nWORKSHOP FACILITATORS \n\nDr Louise Tonelli\n\nDr Louise Tonelli is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. As a registered HPCSA member she publishes in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology in national and international journals\, book chapters in books and has presented papers both nationally and internationally at various conferences. The focus of her PhD was what transformation looks like in a system above and below the surface\, uncovering the concept of transmogrification in systems. Her field of interests are Systems Psychodynamics\, Group Relations Conferences\, qualitative research methods\, such as Interactive Qualitative Analysis (IQA)\, and Listening Posts (LP). Dr Tonelli supervises Industrial and Organisational Psychology interns\, masters and doctoral students. \n\nProf Aden-Paul Flotman \n\nProf Aden-Paul Flotman is an Industrial Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of South Africa. His lecturing responsibilities include Change Dynamics\, Organisational Development and Coaching Psychology. Aden-Paul has a keen interest in exploring inter-cultural dynamics from a systems psychodynamic stance\, somatic intelligence\, and emotional toxicity in organisations. The focus (thesis) of his PhD was “language use as manifestation of leadership anxiety dynamics”. He serves on the Editorial Boards of African Journal of Employee Relations and Frontiers in Psychology. Aden-Paul supervises interns as well as master’s and doctoral students. \n\nDr Inette Anne Taylor \n\nDr Inette Anne Taylor completed a Masters’ thesis on Schizophrenic language at the former Rand Afrikaans University (now UJ) in 1984\, registered as a Counselling Psychologist in 1985\, and completed a PhD program at the University of the Orange Free State in 2001. In 2013 she graduated from UNISA with a BA Visual Arts degree and in 2018she became a BCIA accredited Neurofeedback provider.Over her career she attended a vast number of professional training and accreditation courses in trauma intervention\, hypnotherapy\, psychological assessment techniques\, psychotherapeutic interventions\, couple counselling\, neuropsychological assessment training\, BWRT and others. She presented/co-presented on numerous occasions at psychological societies in South Africa and worked as Consultant in several Group Relations events (in-person and online since 2019). She has provided psychological services as an HPCSA accredited CPD provider in various capacities. Inette provides psychotherapy\, company assessments\, coaching\, neurofeedback and other psychological services for companies\, individual clients\, work teams\, and couples. \n\nProfessor Michelle S. May\n\nProf Michelle S. May is a professor at the department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of South Africa (UNISA). She is the manager of the Consulting Psychology Doctoral Programme (IOP\, UNISA). She is the co-ordinator of the research focus areas Systems psychodynamics and Socio–analytic Methods (IOP\, UNISA). She has supervised several students in primarily qualitative research projects to successful completion of their masters’ and doctoral degrees.She is a registered clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has been involved in consultancy through a psychodynamic frame since 1995. She was actively part of the management and development of the Institute for the Study of Leadership and Authority (ISLA) in South Africa. Michelle received extensive training in the field of group consultation\, under which from ISLA and the Tavistock Institute (UK)\, and consulted in various programs of this nature – nationally and internationally. She has consulted to international Group Relations Conferences in Boston\, Chicago and New York (AK Rice Institute)\, Netherlands and the Leicester Conference (Tavistock Institute\, UK; 2016 and 2017). She has been part of the team who has designed and planned the Robben Island diversity experience (RIDE) and has taken up the role of director\, director of the training group and associate director from 2000 until 2014. She has also been part of the Group Relations workshops at UNISA since 2000. For the last 20 years Michelle have also contributed to the field of diversity management in South Africa as lecturer\, researcher and consultant in several organisations – her contributions have included publications in accredited journals\, book chapters\, as well as presentations at national and international conferences. She has chaired\, consulted in\, and designed many workshops in the areas of diversity management and leadership development for organisations in the public and private sector. \nBookings Now Open!!! \nWorking With What Lies Beneath the System - 12 February 2026 - SIOPSA \nLIMTED SEATS AVAILABLE!!!
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/working-with-what-lies-beneath-the-system-12-february-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260306T140000
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SUMMARY:Rocket Science - Perspectives on Psycho-legal Business Models - 06 March 2026
DESCRIPTION: Psycho-Legal Interest Group presents... \nROCKET SCIENCE Webinar Series \nPerspectives on Psycho-legal Business Models \nJoin us for a thought-provoking dialogue about the intricate contemporary situations that arise in Psycho-Legal. This event brings together experts in psychology\, law\, and criminology to share their knowledge and experiences. \nThis Webinar Addresses the Main Principles \n\nAn overview of prevailing psycho-legal business structures and operational models\nEthical risk considerations inherent in different business and contractual arrangements\nSafeguarding objectivity and professional integrity in practice\nIdentifying and navigating complex ethical scenarios\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 06 March 2026\nTIME: 12h00 - 14h00\nCPD: 2 CPD Points\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nNatasha Gerber\nLouise Coetzee
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/rocket-science-perspectives-on-psycho-legal-business-models-06-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260312T160000
DTSTAMP:20260305T073112Z
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SUMMARY:IGSPO: Social Dream Drawing in Group Coaching - 12 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group System Psychodynamics of Organisations presents... \nSocial Dream Drawing in Group Coaching: Finding your answer in a dream of the other \nThis half-day workshop explores an adaptation of Rose Mersky's Social Dream Drawing (SDD) methodology for group coaching contexts. Originally developed as a research method for accessing transitional dynamics\, SDD has been transformed into a powerful coaching intervention that facilitates deep engagement with professional dilemmas through collective exploration of dream images. \nThe theoretical component of this workshop will trace the method's evolution from research tool to coaching practice\, demonstrating how it complements other group coaching tools. Drawing from experiences with coaches-in-training\, female leaders\, and business managers\, we will examine how the structured engagement with dream drawings creates a rich symbolic language within coaching groups and enables rapid access to deeper levels of understanding. \nParticipants will be introduced to a six-stage coaching process that moves from individual dream presentation through group association to explicit connections with coaching goals. The method's unique value in tracking transformational progress through changes in symbolic expression will be illustrated through case examples. System psychodynamics and socio-analytics informs this methodology. \nWORKSHOP BENEFITS \n\nTo be introduced to Social Dream Drawing as an approach for working with professional dilemmas in group coaching settings.\nTo see how dream images and dream drawings support deep collective exploration and create a shared symbolic language in coaching groups.\nTo be walked through a six-stage coaching process that links individual dream material\, group association and explicit coaching goals.\nTo experience firsthand how the method allows simultaneous engagement with individual and collective dynamics in a contained group setting.\nTo reflect on where this approach could complement existing group coaching and leadership development practices.\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 12 March 2026\nTIME:  13h00 - 16h00\nLOCATION: Zoom Online\nCPD: 3 Clinical CEU\n\nWORKSHOP FACILITATORS \n\nEkaterina Shapovalova \n\nEkaterina holds Master’s degrees in Management (Leeds University Business School\, UK) and Psychology (Higher School of Economics\, Moscow)\, and is currently a Doctoral student at the Tavistock and Portman. She is a Senior Lecturer at Higher School of Economics\, where she teaches Psychoanalysis of Organisations and Neuropsychoanalysis. Ekaterina is a Certified Professional Business Coach and Supervisor and has worked for over ten years as a psychodynamic coach and business consultant with private and corporate clients\, as well as a methodologist and group coach in various corporate leadership development programmes. \nLIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE!!!
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/igspo-social-dream-drawing-in-group-coaching-12-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260319T170000
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SUMMARY:People Excellence To Gain A Competitive Edge In A Disruptive Innovative World - 19 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:SIOPSA Academy presents... \nPeople Excellence To Gain A Competitive Edge In A Disruptive Innovative World \nIn the current disruptive innovative\, ideas-experience-based world\, people are the only true value unlockers and wealth creators in organisations. Why? Because this world is fuelled by the power of people’s imagination\, creativity\, and ingenuity. Concurrently\, the war for talent has shifted from not merely attracting people (the hard talent war) to providing (hyper-) personalised\, purpose-driven\, meaningful work experiences of thriving\, and hence personal fulfilment\, for people (the soft talent war). \nPeople have become central to the continued viability of organisational performance and success in the present and future. Organisations must be great at making their people thrive. Their people are the best they can\, and want to be. People Excellence has become a strategic imperative for organisations. Strategically knowing the state of an organisation’s People Excellence – its “people creditworthiness” – has become mission-critical for every organisation\, in the present and future. \nThe purpose of this one-day Workshop is to enable participants to conduct a strategic organisational stress test of the people creditworthiness of their organisations\, indicative of its People Excellence. The application of this stress test will assist in the identification of strategic people interventions to bring about People Excellence in their organisations. The interventions will create the organisational conditions under which people will be able to flourish and thrive\, and consequently feel fulfilled in their organisations. In this way\, an organisation will win the soft talent war. \nThis Workshop Benefits are... \n\nStrategically frame and position People Excellence in the new world of work\nExposure to the best thought-leadership\, latest research\, and cutting-edge practices regarding People Excellence\nUnderstand how to diagnose in an integrated\, systemic manner the People Excellence of an organisation\, its people creditworthiness\nBe capacitated to enable the unleashing the synergistic fusion of lasting People Excellence within their organisation\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nIndustrial and Organisational Psychologists and People Professionals who work in the Organisational and People Effectiveness/Development Domains with at least 3 years of experience.\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 19 March 2026\nTIME: 09h00 - 17h00\nCPD:  Applied For\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nProf. Theo Veldsman
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/people-excellence-to-gain-a-competitive-edge-in-a-disruptive-innovative-world-19-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260330T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260330T180000
DTSTAMP:20260326T102014Z
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SUMMARY:BIOP Caucus - The Work of Whiteness - 30 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group BIOP Caucus presents... \nThe Clumsy Conversation  \nThe Work of Whiteness \nJoin industry professionals and thought leaders as we unpack relevant trends\, share practical insights\, and explore key topics shaping the future of industrial and organisational psychology. This is your opportunity to stay informed\, inspired\, and connected. \nWebinar Agenda \n\nWhat it is \nWhat it isn’t & \nWho’s not doing their share?\n\nA conversation about white identity\, whiteness and the labour of transformation in the IOP Psychology profession. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 16h30 - 18h00\nDATE: 30  March 2026\nPRICE:  Absolutely FREE for all registered SIOPSA members\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your professional journey and be part of an empowering conversation that matters.
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/biop-caucus-the-work-of-whiteness-30-march-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260410T140000
DTSTAMP:20260313T075150Z
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SUMMARY:Rocket Science - The IOP as Expert Witness - 10 April 2026
DESCRIPTION: Psycho-Legal Interest Group presents... \nROCKET SCIENCE Webinar Series \nThe IOP as Expert Witness  \nJoin us for a thought-provoking dialogue about the intricate contemporary situations that arise in Psycho-Legal. This event brings together experts in psychology\, law\, and criminology to share their knowledge and experiences. \nThis Webinar Addresses the Main Principles \n\nHow to prepare for court.\nRoles of IOP’s.\nDo's & dont's as witness.\nHow to deal with aggressive cross-examination.\nWhen to make concessions.\nHow to determine fees.\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 10 April 2026\nTIME: 12h00 - 14h00\nCPD: 2 CPD Points\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nRuwa Yvonne  Ntuli\nAdvocate DB Molojoa
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/rocket-science-the-iop-as-expert-witness-10-april-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260413T080000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260413T170000
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SUMMARY:IGEWP - Disciplinary Hearing & Process Introductory Workshop - 12 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group Emerging Work Psychologists presents... \nDisciplinary Hearing & Process Introductory Workshop \nWebinar Agenda \nJoin us for the upcoming IGEWP Disciplinary Hearing & Process Introductory Workshop\, a FREE online event designed to connect\, support\, and inspire emerging Industrial-Organisational Psychology professionals. \nA practical\, case-based workshop that demystifies disciplinary processes in the workplace. Learn how to manage hearings fairly\, consistently\, and in line with labour law\, while balancing organisational needs with employee rights. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 18h00 - 19h30\nDATE: 12 May 2026 & 21 May 2026\n\nBe part of the conversation shaping the future of IOP\, your journey matters\, and your voice belongs here.
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/igewp-disciplinary-hearing-process-introductory-workshop-12-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260416T170000
DTSTAMP:20260326T180446Z
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SUMMARY:Academy - Designing Fit-For-Purpose Organisations For A Different Future - 16 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:SIOPSA Academy presents... \nDesigning Fit-For-Purpose Organisations For A Different Future \nThe way organisations are designed – its Operating Model – has a profound effect not only on the organisation’ ability to execute its strategy successfully\, but also on its optimal resource deployment and utilisation\, the efficiency of its mode of working\, the conduciveness of its culture and dynamics\, consequently on its overall performance. And\, ultimately on its continued viability. An organisation can indeed compete by its design. The new world of work requires organisations to re-examine their existing designs from first principles in a zero-based way. \nThis one-day Workshop aims to capacitate participants with a high-level understanding of the what\, why\, how\, who and whereto of organisational design. The Workshop is based on the latest thinking and practices regarding OD\, and the extensive practical experience of Prof. Theo Veldsman – the workshop facilitator – gained from close on 60 OD consulting assignments over about 35 years across multiple industries\, nationally and internationally. The Workshop also makes extensive use of case studies to illustrate OD-in-action. \nAfter attending\, delegates will have gained deep insight into OD as a critical organisational discipline and key executive leadership task. They will have a well-grounded\, comprehensive and high-level understanding what the designing of a fit-for-purpose organisation entail. \nThis Workshop Benefits are... \n\nSeamlessly merge the latest theory and practice of OD;\nPresent a comprehensive\, integrated route map of OD;\nOffer real case studies to show participants how to apply OD pragmatically at work.\n\nParticipants will receive a comprehensive workshop workbook supplied to participants once they have registered for the workshop. \nWho Should Attend \n\nIndustrial and Organisational Psychologists and People Professionals who work in the Organisational Effectiveness/Development Domain with at least 3- 5 years of experience.\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 16 April2026\nTIME: 09h00 - 17h00\nCPD:  8 Clinical CEU\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nProf. Theo Veldsman
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/academy-designing-fit-for-purpose-organisations-for-a-different-future-16-april-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260420T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260420T103000
DTSTAMP:20260316T143326Z
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SUMMARY:Organisational Neuroscience 101 for Professionals - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Global Institute of Organisational Neuroscience presents.... \nOrganisational Neuroscience 101 for Professionals - Webinar Series \nWebinar Agenda\nThe purpose of this series of 3 webinars is to provide you with the context and tools for incorporating Organisational Neurosciences as a new frame of reference in your practice. \nWe will cover the following topics:\n \n\nThe relevance of organisational neuroscience for IOP\nDifferent neuroscience theories\, frameworks\, conceptual models\nThe well-functioning individual\, team and organisation: A Neuroscience Perspective\nDevelopment and Functioning of the human brain as complex\, self-organising systems (network theory as bridge)\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 08h30 - 10h30\nCPD: 6 CPD Points For the Full series\nDATES: \n20 April 2026\n13 May 2026\n20 May 2026\n\nPRESENTED BY \n\nProf. Dirk Geldenhuys\nDr Ingra du Buisson- Narsai\nVarsha Naran\nBusisiwe Mahlangu
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/organisational-neuroscience-101-for-professionals-part-1/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260423T170000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260423T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T112923Z
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SUMMARY:IGEWP - Assessment Principles and Best Practice Workshop - 23 April 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group Emerging Work Psychologists presents... \nAssessment Principles and Best Practice Workshop \nWebinar Agenda \nJoin us for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration into the principles of psychological assessment within the workplace. This session offers a comprehensive deep dive into the art and science of selecting appropriate assessment tools\, ensuring ethical and responsible administration\, and applying best practices in assessment centre methodologies. \nParticipants will gain valuable insights into maintaining fairness\, enhancing validity\, and upholding scientific rigour in their assessment processes. Whether you are refining your current approach or building new capabilities\, this event is designed to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to conduct assessments that are both impactful and ethically sound. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 17h00 - 19h00\nDATE: 23 April 2026\n\nBe part of the conversation shaping the future of IOP\, your journey matters\, and your voice belongs here.
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/igewp-assessment-principles-and-best-practice-workshop-23-april-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260506T160000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260506T180000
DTSTAMP:20260304T072805Z
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SUMMARY:PAI - Integrated Report Writing Webinar - 06 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group People Assessments in Industry presents... \nIntegrated Report Writing Webinar  \nThis webinar is born out of the PAI survey recently conducted. Join the People Assessments in Industry (PAI) interest group for an engaging and practical session on Integrated Report Writing\, a critical competency for psychometrists and assessment practitioners. \nThis webinar will explore the practical and theoretical process of writing integrated psychological reports that align with professional and ethical standards. \nWORKSHOP BENEFITS \nEquip Practioners with the Practical Insights \n\nApplied knowledge to strengthen integrated report writing skills.\nDeepen the understanding of ethical contexts.\nLinking of psychometric assessment data from multiple sources.\nEnhancement of quality\, credibile and professional assessment reporting.\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 06 May 2026\nTIME:  16h00 - 18h00\nLOCATION: Virtual Online\nCPD: Applied For\n\nWORKSHOP PRESENTERS \n\nSusan Smith\nMosidi Pule\nItumeleng Tsebe 
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/pai-integrated-report-writing-webinar-06-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260508T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T115637Z
CREATED:20260413T113636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T115637Z
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SUMMARY:Rocket Science - Mediation as IOP Modality - 08 May 2026
DESCRIPTION: Psycho-Legal Interest Group presents... \nROCKET SCIENCE Webinar Series \nMediation as IOP Modality \nJoin us for a thought-provoking dialogue about the intricate contemporary situations that arise in Psycho-Legal. This event brings together experts in psychology\, law\, and criminology to share their knowledge and experiences. \nWhat the new mediation requirements mean for IOPs \n\nWhat mediation means for psycho-legal IOPs\nUnderstanding the mediation process\nThe role of the IOP in mediation\nWhat to expect in practice\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nDATE: 08 May 2026\nTIME: 12h00 - 14h00\nCPD: 2 CPD Points\n\n FACILITATED BY \n\nDr Thandiwe Gama\nJohan Venter\nCharlene Labushagne
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/rocket-science-mediation-as-iop-modality-08-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260513T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260513T103000
DTSTAMP:20260316T143453Z
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SUMMARY:Organisational Neuroscience 101 for Professionals - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Global Institute of Organisational Neuroscience presents.... \nOrganisational Neuroscience 101 for Professionals - Webinar Series \nWebinar Agenda\nThe purpose of this series of 3 webinars is to provide you with the context and tools for incorporating Organisational Neurosciences as a new frame of reference in your practice. \nWe will cover the following topics:\n \n\nThe relevance of organisational neuroscience for IOP\nDifferent neuroscience theories\, frameworks\, conceptual models\nThe well-functioning individual\, team and organisation: A Neuroscience Perspective\nDevelopment and Functioning of the human brain as complex\, self-organising systems (network theory as bridge)\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 08h30 - 10h30\nCPD: 6 CPD Points For the Full series\nDATES: \n13 May 2026\n20 May 2026\n\nPRESENTED BY \n\nProf. Dirk Geldenhuys\nDr Ingra du Buisson- Narsai\nVarsha Naran\nBusisiwe Mahlangu
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/organisational-neuroscience-101-for-professionals-part-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T135104Z
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SUMMARY:IGSPO - The Nature of the Unconscious in Organisational Life - 14 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group System Psychodynamics of Organisations presents... \nThe Nature of the Unconscious in Organisational Life \nThis half‑day workshop explores how anxiety\, defences\, and unconscious processes shape behaviour in organisations. Building on the foundations introduced in Workshop 1- while remaining fully accessible to new participants. The content integrates the iceberg model\, CIBART\, systems thinking\, psychodynamic theory\, and emerging neuroscience. \nThe workshop examines how unconscious dynamics operate at personal\, relational\, and collective levels. Participants will deepen their understanding of how these forces influence roles\, teams\, and organisational systems\, often in ways that remain unspoken yet profoundly impactful. \nWORKSHOP BENEFITS \n\nGain a richer understanding of how childhood roles\, early anxieties\, and defensive patterns shape adult behaviour and workplace dynamics.\nStrengthen their ability to recognise and work with unconscious processes that influence organisational life.\nEnhance their capacity to articulate and intervene in what is happening “beneath the surface of consciousness” in consulting\, coaching\, leadership\, and OD practice.\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 14 May 2026\nTIME:  13h00 - 17h00\nLOCATION: Zoom Online\nCPD: 3 Clinical CEU\, 1 Ethical\n\nWORKSHOP FACILITATORS \n\nInette Taylor\n\nOver her career she attended a vast number of professional training and accreditation courses in trauma intervention\, hypnotherapy\, psychological assessment techniques\, psychotherapeutic interventions\, couple counselling\, neuropsychological assessment training\, BWRT and others. She presented/co-presented on numerous occasions at psychological societies in South Africa and worked as Consultant in several Group Relations events (in-person and online since 2019). She has provided psychological services as an HPCSA accredited CPD provider in various capacities. Inette provides psychotherapy\, company assessments\, coaching\, neurofeedback and other psychological services for companies\, individual clients\, work teams\, and couples. \n\nDr Neville Goldin\n\nNeville is a certified Tavistock executive coach\, specializing in the systems psychodynamic method of coaching. Neville’s focus in coaching is on helping leaders achieve their potential in a real and authentic way and his special interest is in assisting leaders with career shifts and transitions (moving into\, up and through an organisation). \nWhile Neville’s approach to executive coaching is eclectic and based on the needs of each client\, he favours what is called the systems psychodynamic approach to coaching which essentially means working with the entire system and working below the surface. We try to understand the role the person plays in the organisation and the dynamic interplay between the individual leader or manager\, his/her role and the organizational context in which they work\, at both an obvious and a hidden level. The purpose is to forge new meanings and understandings and achieve greater clarity about oneself\, one’s work and the organisation. This new understanding\, if applied and practised\, translates into more authentic interactions and greater effectiveness in one’s role\, benefitting both the individual and the organisation. \n\nProf. Frans Cilliers\n\nWith a long history in academia and writing\, Prof. Cilliers is currently an Emeritus Professor at UNISA\, where he continues to teach and mentor postgraduate students at the master's and doctoral levels. He gives lectures at other South African universities as well. The Interest Group on Systems Psychodynamics of Organisations was founded by Prof. Cilliers. In addition\, he belongs to and is associated with a number of international organisations. \n 
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/igspo-the-nature-of-the-unconscious-in-organisational-life-14-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260520T103000
DTSTAMP:20260316T143620Z
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SUMMARY:Organisational Neuroscience 101 for Professionals - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Global Institute of Organisational Neuroscience presents.... \nOrganisational Neuroscience 101 for Professionals - Webinar Series \nWebinar Agenda\nThe purpose of this series of 3 webinars is to provide you with the context and tools for incorporating Organisational Neurosciences as a new frame of reference in your practice. \nWe will cover the following topics:\n \n\nThe relevance of organisational neuroscience for IOP\nDifferent neuroscience theories\, frameworks\, conceptual models\nThe well-functioning individual\, team and organisation: A Neuroscience Perspective\nDevelopment and Functioning of the human brain as complex\, self-organising systems (network theory as bridge)\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 08h30 - 10h30\nCPD: 6 CPD Points For the Full series\nDATE: 20 May 2026\n\nPRESENTED BY \n\nProf. Dirk Geldenhuys\nDr Ingra du Buisson- Narsai\nVarsha Naran\nBusisiwe Mahlangu
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/organisational-neuroscience-101-for-professionals-part-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T163000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260526T180000
DTSTAMP:20260508T130828Z
CREATED:20260508T130759Z
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SUMMARY:BIOP Caucus - The Clumsy Conversation - Black  Sovereignty - 26 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group BIOP Caucus presents... \nThe Clumsy Conversation  \nBlack Sovereignty - We Got the Title\, Settled and Became the Gatekeepers \nJoin industry professionals and thought leaders as we unpack relevant trends\, share practical insights\, and explore key topics shaping the future of industrial and organisational psychology. This is your opportunity to stay informed\, inspired\, and connected. \nWebinar Agenda \n\nExplore the ways in which Black professionals can use our power to build economic sovereignty. A conversation about white identity\, whiteness and the labour of transformation in the IOP Psychology profession.\n\nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 16h30 - 18h00\nDATE: 26 May 2026\nPRICE:  Absolutely FREE for all registered SIOPSA members\n\nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to invest in your professional journey and be part of an empowering conversation that matters.
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/biop-caucus-the-clumsy-conversation-black-sovereignty-26-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T180000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260528T193000
DTSTAMP:20260416T160224Z
CREATED:20260416T160151Z
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SUMMARY:IGEWP - Professional Ethics Discussion - 28 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group Emerging Work Psychologists presents... \nProfessional Ethics Discussion \nWebinar Agenda \nJoin us for the upcoming IGEWP Professional Ethics Discussion\, a FREE online event designed to connect\, support\, and inspire emerging Industrial-Organisational Psychology professionals. \nExplore the ethical dimensions of IOP practice\, from confidentiality and assessment fairness to client relationships and dual roles. This discussion unpacks HPCSA guidelines while creating space for real-world dilemmas and dialogue. \nEVENT DETAILS \n\nTIME: 18h00 - 19h30\nDATE: 28 May 2026\n\nBe part of the conversation shaping the future of IOP\, your journey matters\, and your voice belongs here.
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/igwep-professional-ethics-discussion-28-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260828T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260828T183000
DTSTAMP:20260727T164049Z
CREATED:20260727T163244Z
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SUMMARY:IGSPO - Online Group Relations Experience Entitled - Day One
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group System Psychodynamics of Organisations presents... \nThe Nature of the Unconscious in Organisational Life \nThis 1.5 days Group Relations Working Conference Experience (GRC) is an intensive\, experiential event in which participants join staff to form a temporary organisation and use its unfolding life as the primary text. The conference is grounded in systems psychodynamics and Tavistock / Group Relations traditions\, with a particular focus on authority\, role\, boundary and task\, and the way unconscious processes shape organisational behaviour. \nThe primary task of the conference is: \nTo study the exercise of authority and the taking up of leadership and other roles within a temporary organisation\, in the “here-and-now\,” with attention to conscious and unconscious dynamics. \nContent and focus\nAcross the 1.5 days\, participants will work with: \n\nThe system-as-a-whole\, and how individuals are taken up by roles as much as they “take up” roles in turbulent organisations.\nThe study of projective-introjective-projective identification defense structures when taking up leadership and exercising authority\nBasic assumption mentality (e.g. dependency\, fight/flight\, pairing) as it emerges live in groups.\nBoundary\, authority\, role and task (BART) as core lenses for thinking about behaviour in the system.\nTheir own countertransference\, fantasies and impulses as data about the organisational field.\nThe institutional and social unconscious\, accessed through associative work and the matrix.\n\nBy attending\, you can: \n\nUse the temporary organisation to study behaviour in real time – your own and others’ – rather than only talking about it in theory.\nStudying projective-introjective-projective identification defense structures when taking up leadership and exercising authority\nObserve how authority\, role\, boundary and task are worked with (and defended against) in practice.\nNotice basic assumption dynamics (dependency\, fight/flight\, pairing\, etc.) as they emerge and experience their impact on thinking and work.\nPractise using your feelings\, impulses and fantasies as data from the system\, not just as “personal reactions”.\nTake these experiential insights back into your consulting\, coaching\, OD or leadership work when working with teams\, culture and change.\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 28 & 29  August 2026\nLOCATION: Zoom Online\nCPD: 12 Clinical CEU\, 2 Ethical\n\nWORKSHOP FACILITATORS \n\nDr Louise Tonelli\n\nDr Louise Tonelli is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. As a registered HPCSA member she publishes in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology in national and international journals\, book chapters in books and has presented papers both nationally and internationally at various conferences. The focus of her PhD was what transformation looks like in a system above and below the surface\, uncovering the concept of transmogrification in systems. Her field of interests are Systems Psychodynamics\, Group Relations Conferences\, qualitative research methods\, such as Interactive Qualitative Analysis (IQA)\, and Listening Posts (LP). Dr Tonelli supervises Industrial and Organisational Psychology interns\, masters and doctoral students. Prof Aden-Paul Flotman is an Industrial Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of South Africa. His lecturing responsibilities include Change Dynamics\, Organisational Development and Coaching Psychology. Aden-Paul has a keen interest in exploring inter-cultural dynamics from a systems psychodynamic stance\, somatic intelligence\, and emotional toxicity in organisations. The focus (thesis) of his PhD was “language use as manifestation of leadership anxiety dynamics”. He serves on the Editorial Boards of African Journal of Employee Relations and Frontiers in Psychology. Aden-Paul supervises interns as well as master’s and doctoral students. Dr Inette Anne Taylor completed a Masters’ thesis on Schizophrenic language at the former Rand Afrikaans University (now UJ) in 1984\, registered as a Counselling Psychologist in 1985\, and completed a PhD program at the University of the Orange Free State in 2001. \nIn 2013 she graduated from UNISA with a BA Visual Arts degree and in 2018she became a BCIA accredited Neurofeedback provider.Over her career she attended a vast number of professional training and accreditation courses in trauma intervention\, hypnotherapy\, psychological assessment techniques\, psychotherapeutic interventions\, couple counselling\, neuropsychological assessment training\, BWRT and others. She presented/co-presented on numerous occasions at psychological societies in South Africa and worked as Consultant in several Group Relations events (in-person and online since 2019). She has provided psychological services as an HPCSA accredited CPD provider in various capacities. Inette provides psychotherapy\, company assessments\, coaching\, neurofeedback and other psychological services for companies\, individual clients\, work teams\, and couples. Prof Michelle S. May is a professor at the department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of South Africa (UNISA). She is the manager of the Consulting Psychology Doctoral Programme (IOP\, UNISA). She is the co-ordinator of the research focus areas Systems psychodynamics and Socio–analytic Methods (IOP\, UNISA). She has supervised several students in primarily qualitative research projects to successful completion of their masters’ and doctoral degrees.She is a registered clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has been involved in consultancy through a psychodynamic frame since 1995. She was actively part of the management and development of the Institute for the Study of Leadership and Authority (ISLA) in South Africa. Michelle received extensive training in the field of group consultation\, under which from ISLA and the Tavistock Institute (UK)\, and consulted in various programs of this nature – nationally and internationally. She has consulted to international Group Relations Conferences in Boston\, Chicago and New York (AK Rice Institute)\, Netherlands and the Leicester Conference (Tavistock Institute\, UK; 2016 and 2017). She has been part of the team who has designed and planned the Robben Island diversity experience (RIDE) and has taken up the role of director\, director of the training group and associate director from 2000 until 2014. She has also been part of the Group Relations workshops at UNISA since 2000. For the last 20 years Michelle have also contributed to the field of diversity management in South Africa as lecturer\, researcher and consultant in several organisations – her contributions have included publications in accredited journals\, book chapters\, as well as presentations at national and international conferences. She has chaired\, consulted in\, and designed many workshops in the areas of diversity management and leadership development for organisations in the public and private sector.
URL:https://www.siopsa.org.za/eventlisting/igspo-online-group-relations-experience-entitled-28-29-august-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260829T083000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Johannesburg:20260829T123000
DTSTAMP:20260727T163857Z
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SUMMARY:IGSPO - Online Group Relations Experience Entitled - Day Two
DESCRIPTION:Interest Group System Psychodynamics of Organisations presents... \nThe Nature of the Unconscious in Organisational Life \nThis 1.5 days Group Relations Working Conference Experience (GRC) is an intensive\, experiential event in which participants join staff to form a temporary organisation and use its unfolding life as the primary text. The conference is grounded in systems psychodynamics and Tavistock / Group Relations traditions\, with a particular focus on authority\, role\, boundary and task\, and the way unconscious processes shape organisational behaviour. \nThe primary task of the conference is: \nTo study the exercise of authority and the taking up of leadership and other roles within a temporary organisation\, in the “here-and-now\,” with attention to conscious and unconscious dynamics. \nContent and focus\nAcross the 1.5 days\, participants will work with: \n\nThe system-as-a-whole\, and how individuals are taken up by roles as much as they “take up” roles in turbulent organisations.\nThe study of projective-introjective-projective identification defense structures when taking up leadership and exercising authority\nBasic assumption mentality (e.g. dependency\, fight/flight\, pairing) as it emerges live in groups.\nBoundary\, authority\, role and task (BART) as core lenses for thinking about behaviour in the system.\nTheir own countertransference\, fantasies and impulses as data about the organisational field.\nThe institutional and social unconscious\, accessed through associative work and the matrix.\n\nBy attending\, you can: \n\nUse the temporary organisation to study behaviour in real time – your own and others’ – rather than only talking about it in theory.\nStudying projective-introjective-projective identification defense structures when taking up leadership and exercising authority\nObserve how authority\, role\, boundary and task are worked with (and defended against) in practice.\nNotice basic assumption dynamics (dependency\, fight/flight\, pairing\, etc.) as they emerge and experience their impact on thinking and work.\nPractise using your feelings\, impulses and fantasies as data from the system\, not just as “personal reactions”.\nTake these experiential insights back into your consulting\, coaching\, OD or leadership work when working with teams\, culture and change.\n\nEVENT INFORMATION \n\nDATE: 28 & 29  August 2026\nLOCATION: Zoom Online\nCPD: 12 Clinical CEU\, 2 Ethical\n\nWORKSHOP FACILITATORS \n\nDr Louise Tonelli\n\nDr Louise Tonelli is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology. As a registered HPCSA member she publishes in the field of Industrial and Organisational Psychology in national and international journals\, book chapters in books and has presented papers both nationally and internationally at various conferences. The focus of her PhD was what transformation looks like in a system above and below the surface\, uncovering the concept of transmogrification in systems. Her field of interests are Systems Psychodynamics\, Group Relations Conferences\, qualitative research methods\, such as Interactive Qualitative Analysis (IQA)\, and Listening Posts (LP). Dr Tonelli supervises Industrial and Organisational Psychology interns\, masters and doctoral students. Prof Aden-Paul Flotman is an Industrial Psychologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of South Africa. His lecturing responsibilities include Change Dynamics\, Organisational Development and Coaching Psychology. Aden-Paul has a keen interest in exploring inter-cultural dynamics from a systems psychodynamic stance\, somatic intelligence\, and emotional toxicity in organisations. The focus (thesis) of his PhD was “language use as manifestation of leadership anxiety dynamics”. He serves on the Editorial Boards of African Journal of Employee Relations and Frontiers in Psychology. Aden-Paul supervises interns as well as master’s and doctoral students. Dr Inette Anne Taylor completed a Masters’ thesis on Schizophrenic language at the former Rand Afrikaans University (now UJ) in 1984\, registered as a Counselling Psychologist in 1985\, and completed a PhD program at the University of the Orange Free State in 2001. \nIn 2013 she graduated from UNISA with a BA Visual Arts degree and in 2018she became a BCIA accredited Neurofeedback provider.Over her career she attended a vast number of professional training and accreditation courses in trauma intervention\, hypnotherapy\, psychological assessment techniques\, psychotherapeutic interventions\, couple counselling\, neuropsychological assessment training\, BWRT and others. She presented/co-presented on numerous occasions at psychological societies in South Africa and worked as Consultant in several Group Relations events (in-person and online since 2019). She has provided psychological services as an HPCSA accredited CPD provider in various capacities. Inette provides psychotherapy\, company assessments\, coaching\, neurofeedback and other psychological services for companies\, individual clients\, work teams\, and couples. Prof Michelle S. May is a professor at the department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology at the University of South Africa (UNISA). She is the manager of the Consulting Psychology Doctoral Programme (IOP\, UNISA). She is the co-ordinator of the research focus areas Systems psychodynamics and Socio–analytic Methods (IOP\, UNISA). She has supervised several students in primarily qualitative research projects to successful completion of their masters’ and doctoral degrees.She is a registered clinical psychologist with the Health Professions Council of South Africa. She has been involved in consultancy through a psychodynamic frame since 1995. She was actively part of the management and development of the Institute for the Study of Leadership and Authority (ISLA) in South Africa. Michelle received extensive training in the field of group consultation\, under which from ISLA and the Tavistock Institute (UK)\, and consulted in various programs of this nature – nationally and internationally. She has consulted to international Group Relations Conferences in Boston\, Chicago and New York (AK Rice Institute)\, Netherlands and the Leicester Conference (Tavistock Institute\, UK; 2016 and 2017). She has been part of the team who has designed and planned the Robben Island diversity experience (RIDE) and has taken up the role of director\, director of the training group and associate director from 2000 until 2014. She has also been part of the Group Relations workshops at UNISA since 2000. For the last 20 years Michelle have also contributed to the field of diversity management in South Africa as lecturer\, researcher and consultant in several organisations – her contributions have included publications in accredited journals\, book chapters\, as well as presentations at national and international conferences. She has chaired\, consulted in\, and designed many workshops in the areas of diversity management and leadership development for organisations in the public and private sector.
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