Socioanalysis Reading Group

This reading group will be exploring Socioanalysis over the years to help us understand the challenges of the contemporary world.

Over the years, Socioanalysis had published some important articles promoting the field of system psychodynamics. Many of those articles are applicable to and helpful in understanding the challenges of our contemporary world. This reading group will explore these articles, and where possible, we will invite the author of the article to the session.

Meet your Hosts:

Sonali Bhattacharya – A Career & Leadership Development Coach based in Singapore, Sonali’s work is grounded in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic principles. Her expertise in group relations, influenced by the Tavistock tradition, enhances her ability to navigate team dynamics and foster collaboration. With a background spanning Electrical Engineering, Addiction Counselling, and HR Consulting, she brings a multidimensional perspective to leadership development. She is also a member of OPUS, London.

Janelle Morgan – Originally trained as a nurse, Janelle spent the last 30 years of her career in senior management roles within the Victorian justice sector. She is currently **Chair of the NIODA Human Research Ethics Committee**, a member of the **NIODA PhD Course Advisory Committee**, and serves as a **Justice of the Peace**.

Fred Wright – With over 40 years of experience in public sector administration, Fred has held senior management roles across Victorian Government Departments, including Justice, Human Services, Environment, and Primary Industries. He was the Chair of Group Relations Australia (GRA), Chair of the International Outreach Committee of the IOA, and a board member at NIODA.

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on key socioanalytic papers. This reading group provides a space to explore themes in socioanalysis, organisational dynamics, and leadership through selected readings from the Socioanalysis journal.

Each session will focus on a different paper, with guided discussion facilitated by experienced practitioners in the field.

🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM AEST (Melbourne Time)
📍 Location: Online (Zoom link provided upon registration)
You can sign up for individual sessions or the one that entire series

Upcoming Sessions & Readings:
8th May – Robert French & Peter Simpson, “Our Best Work Happens When We Don’t Know What We Are Doing” – Socioanalysis Vol 1, No 2

12th June – Jane Chapman, “Hatred and Corruption of Task” – Socioanalysis Vol 1, No 2

10th July – Jan Chapman & Susan Long, “Role Contamination: Is the Poison in the Person or the Bottle?” – Socioanalysis Vol 11, 2009

14th August – Joseph Trist, “The Faceless Mother: Facebook and the Unconscious Perception of Leadership” – Socioanalysis Vol 15, 2013

11th September – Susan Long, “The Socioanalytic Approach to Organisation” – Socioanalysis Vol 19, 2017

9th October – To be confirmed.

Be part of the conversation and explore how socioanalytic writing uncovers the hidden forces shaping individuals, groups, and institutions.

Register now