GROUP RELATIONS CONFERENCE KAZAKHSTAN

To offer memebers the opportunity to explore, understand, and begin recognizing both conscious and unconscious group processes—and to apply this knowledge effectively in teams and organizations.

Throughout your life, you are part of various groups — from family to organizations — where you may act as a manager, leader, or service provider such as a coach or consultant working with individuals, teams, or entire organizations.

We use accelerated immersive learning — that is, learning through direct experience. This conference is radically different from typical leadership seminars or training sessions. The key difference is that memebers don’t just receive information about tools or methods — they learn through their own lived experience

Promotes organizational effectiveness through immersive learning, i.e., learning by experience rather than through traditional instruction.

Memebers form a temporary organization over four days and explore group dynamics “here and now,” including the unconscious influences of emotions.

At the conference the group will have the opportunity to understand their own emotional expressions and become aware of the hidden group processes that arise here and now. As a result, members will be able to view the dynamics within groups and organizations from a new perspective. By applying this experience in their work and daily lives, members will be able to expand and deepen their abilities in team management and leadership, demonstrate their leadership skills, continue exploring their relationships with supervisors, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of team and organizational performance as a whole.

The learning method takes place through exploration and immersion. Members will be invited to analyze interpersonal, intragroup, and intergroup processes occurring "here and now" in a safe learning environment.

The conference will be of interest to anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of the processes occurring within individual groups, teams, and organizations, and to learn how to apply this knowledge for the benefit of their organizations. This includes, in particular:

Unfortunately, the results of our efforts often fall short of expectations. Quite often, we encounter the following phenomena:

People tend to believe that their decisions and behavior are driven by rational, conscious, and transparent motives. This is especially true in a work environment, where we put great effort into clearly defining goals, roles, and responsibilities, and organizing all processes to ensure effective performance.

From the moment we are born, we all participate in various groups and are constantly influenced by the processes of leadership, distribution of authority, and the very nature of these groups. That is why it is extremely important to understand group processes, our role in them, and how they affect us.

Overlooked group dynamics

Hidden assumptions and roles

Destructive Groupthinking

Emotional and unconscious group forces

Behavior under uncertainty

Experience and work within — and beyond — established boundaries

Understand principles of group formation, leadership, delegation, and power dynamics

Members will:

Gain insight into how groups draw-in individuals and subtly influence them

Reflect on interpersonal, small-group, and large-group dynamics

Almaty, October 8–11, 2025

Focus on tight-knit team dynamics (like project teams or boards).

Explore dynamics in larger assemblies where close interpersonal connection is reduced.

Study power, representation, delegation as groups interact.

The learning process we apply is not teaching in the traditional sense of the word. In other words, do not expect consultants to do what teachers or trainers usually do. Their role is to set the structural framework for learning and to share their observations or hypotheses with participants about what is happening at any given moment and what might help your learning. All the work that consultants do aims to help memebers gain the maximum knowledge and experience.

Tatiana is the scientific editor and translator of the Russian edition of Larry Hirschhorn's book "The Workplace Within: Psychodynamics of Organizational Life."

Her conference participation includes Group Relations conferences in 2019 and 2023 in Russia (Moscow), UK (Leicester, Tavistock Institute), PCCA (2023) and U.S. (AKRI, 2025). She certified in Organizational Consulting Dynamics from CFAR (USA) in 2021 and regularly participates in coaching colloquiums at ESMT (Germany).

She holds master’s degrees in Sociology, International Human Resource Management, and Psychology, with additional professional training in trauma-psychotherapy. Tatiana is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations (ISPSO).

Since 2021, she has been collaborating with Group Relations Russia & Kazakhstan. Tatiana is a supervisor and lecturer at the master’s programme Psychoanalysis and Business Consulting at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia), major "Career Counseling" and "Team Consulting." She also serves as a coach for the Skolkovo and INSEAD business schools.

Organizational consultant, executive and team development coach.

Haritha is an Associate Member of Group Relations India and has been on the consulting staff of group relations conferences in India and internationally. He brings a deep interest in leadership, systems psychodynamics and organisational learning and is known for creating reflective, supportive spaces for growth and transformation.

With more than 25 years of experience, Haritha Sarma works as an Organisational Development consultant, leadership coach, and gender trainer. His practice has been shaped by a commitment to supporting groups, organisations, and networks engaged with questions of poverty, marginalisation, and social justice.

Collaboration with GRC began in 2022: from a conference participant in Astana to Administrative Director of GRC in Almaty.
Recognized speaker and mentor for top managers and HR leaders. Spoke at international conferences (Central Asia, Russia, China, Spain, Ireland) on corporate culture transformation in times of change and employer brand management.

C 2021 сотрудничает c Group Relations Russia & Kazakhstan. Супервизор и преподаватель кафедры психоанализа и бизнес-консультирования НИУ ВШЭ («Карьерное консультирование», «Консультирование команд»), коуч бизнес-школ Skolkovo и INSEAD. Степень магистра в социологии, международном управлении человеческими ресурсами и психологии, повышение квалификации по работе с психологическими травмами.

International expert in HR, organizational development, and change management. Recipient of the awards Best HRD of Kyrgyzstan (2017), Best HRD of Kazakhstan (2022), and Best HRD EMEA (2024). Worked as HR Director in international IT and manufacturing companies (4,000+ employees), implementing projects in leadership, digital transformation, and corporate culture development.
Certified Ericsson coach, Organizational Reinvention practitioner, mentor, and Digital Nomad Woman. Managing Partner of Reinvention Academy in Eurasia.

Evgeny is a Partner in the Leadership Consulting practice at Boyden Central Asia, as well as an Associate Coach and Consultant for the business schools INSEAD (France) and CEIBS (China). Since 2007, he has specialized in leadership development within organizations, utilizing formats such as executive coaching, team sessions, and strategic workshops.

In 2006, Evgeny graduated from The London School of Economics. A year later, he completed a leadership and coaching program with INSEAD Professor Stanislav Shekshnia. He studied Transactional Analysis at the Moscow Institute of Analytical Psychology (2008–2009), Psychoanalysis in Business at the Higher School of Economics (2013–2015), and Jungian Psychoanalysis at the Institute of Analytical Psychology (2020–2022). Evgeny holds coaching certifications from ICF and Stakeholder Centered Coaching (Marshall Goldsmith), and is a certified practitioner of psychometric tools such as Hogan, MBTI, Harthill, PCM, and others. Between 2018 and 2025, Evgeny participated as both an attendee and consultant in group dynamics conferences in Almaty, Astana, Moscow, and Leicester (The Tavistock Institute, UK). He actively applies a group psychodynamic approach in client consulting and training, regularly serving as a consultant and supervisor at group dynamics conferences and workshops.

Organizational consultant, executive and team development coach.

Since 2021, she has been collaborating with Group Relations Russia & Kazakhstan. Tatiana is a supervisor and lecturer at the master’s programme Psychoanalysis and Business Consulting at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (Russia), major "Career Counseling" and "Team Consulting." She also serves as a coach for the Skolkovo and INSEAD business schools.

She holds master’s degrees in Sociology, International Human Resource Management, and Psychology, with additional professional training in trauma-psychotherapy. Tatiana is an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations (ISPSO).

Her conference participation includes Group Relations conferences in 2019 and 2023 in Russia (Moscow), UK (Leicester, Tavistock Institute), PCCA (2023) and U.S. (AKRI, 2025). She certified in Organizational Consulting Dynamics from CFAR (USA) in 2021 and regularly participates in coaching colloquiums at ESMT (Germany).

Tatiana is the scientific editor and translator of the Russian edition of Larry Hirschhorn’s book "The Workplace Within: Psychodynamics of Organizational Life."

Rachel Kelly — from the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations, based in London in the United Kingdom.  I am Company Secretary, and a Principal at the Institute.  My roles also include Group Relations consultant, Organisational Development & Change consultant and curating our new office.  I have been over 20 years at the Institute and have been on staff in various roles including Director, at 18 Leicester conferences and in other GRCs around the world.  With a team, we have produced an introductory online learning course: Team Working: How to Succeed about Group Relations for our website.  I also practice the Alexander Technique — an indirect Zen practice for how we perform, express ourselves, move and do things, through studying the psycho-physical — bringing the unconscious to consciousness, with many correlates with Group Relations.

International expert in HR, organizational development, and change management. Recipient of the awards Best HRD of Kyrgyzstan (2017), Best HRD of Kazakhstan (2022), and Best HRD EMEA (2024). Worked as HR Director in international IT and manufacturing companies (4,000+ employees), implementing projects in leadership, digital transformation, and corporate culture development.
Certified Ericsson coach, Organizational Reinvention practitioner, mentor, and Digital Nomad Woman. Managing Partner of Reinvention Academy in Eurasia.

Collaboration with GRC began in 2022: from a conference participant in Astana to Administrative Director of GRC in Almaty.
Recognized speaker and mentor for top managers and HR leaders. Spoke at international conferences (Central Asia, Russia, China, Spain, Ireland) on corporate culture transformation in times of change and employer brand management.

Entrepreneur, Investor, Top Manager, practicing psychologist, ICF coach, EMBA graduate of Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO.

Management Consultant, Coach within EMBA programs at SKOLKOVO and CEIBS (China) business schools. Has 20 years of experience in sales and marketing management. Founder and Managing Partner of the ILM/GetHome group of companies in Russia and the UAE. Before joining ILM, Dmitry headed the Tenant representation department at JLL Russia and CIS.

Dmitry is an investor in various technology startups related to real estate and others.

Holds an Executive MBA from the SKOLKOVO business school (2016), a Master’s degree from Lomonosov Moscow State University in Civil Law (2013) and Biophysics (1999). Completed training at the Moscow Association for Analytical Psychology in Jungian Psychotherapy (2017). A certified coach under ICF standards, an expert in the IDI motivation system, and in the Hogan assessment system, MBTI Step I and II.
Has been studying group dynamics since 2017. A regular participant in international conferences, including "Leadership and Authority in the Time of Complex Identities" (Vilnius, Lithuania, 2018), "Tavistock Group Relations Conference" (Leicester, UK, 2019), IGO Advanced Training in Small Group Processes (London, 2023), Group Relations Conference (Astana, Kazakhstan, 2023), and Group Relations Conference (Dubai, UAE, 2024). Completed training in forum-group facilitation in Moscow and Singapore in 2017. Moderates forums at the First Club in Moscow and Dubai.

With more than 25 years of experience, Haritha Sarma works as an Organisational Development consultant, leadership coach, and gender trainer. His practice has been shaped by a commitment to supporting groups, organisations, and networks engaged with questions of poverty, marginalisation, and social justice.

Haritha is an Associate Member of Group Relations India and has been on the consulting staff of group relations conferences in India and internationally. He brings a deep interest in leadership, systems psychodynamics and organisational learning and is known for creating reflective, supportive spaces for growth and transformation.

Evgeny is a Partner in the Leadership Consulting practice at Boyden Central Asia, as well as an Associate Coach and Consultant for the business schools INSEAD (France) and CEIBS (China). Since 2007, he has specialized in leadership development within organizations, utilizing formats such as executive coaching, team sessions, and strategic workshops.

In 2006, Evgeny graduated from The London School of Economics. A year later, he completed a leadership and coaching program with INSEAD Professor Stanislav Shekshnia. He studied Transactional Analysis at the Moscow Institute of Analytical Psychology (2008−2009), Psychoanalysis in Business at the Higher School of Economics (2013−2015), and Jungian Psychoanalysis at the Institute of Analytical Psychology (2020−2022). Evgeny holds coaching certifications from ICF and Stakeholder Centered Coaching (Marshall Goldsmith), and is a certified practitioner of psychometric tools such as Hogan, MBTI, Harthill, PCM, and others. Between 2018 and 2025, Evgeny participated as both an attendee and consultant in group dynamics conferences in Almaty, Astana, Moscow, and Leicester (The Tavistock Institute, UK). He actively applies a group psychodynamic approach in client consulting and training, regularly serving as a consultant and supervisor at group dynamics conferences and workshops.

Director of LLP "Center for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy BeAlive",
Member of the APA (American Psychological Association, 2023–2025),
Member of the Association for Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy (ACBP, 2023–2024),
Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist.

Currently:
— CHRO of the Cyber Temple (GameDev) and Plexy Group (FinTech) group of companies
— Head of Science at LLP "Codo" (adaptation and psychometric analysis of methodologies for an automated system; adolescent resilience research; trainings on bullying and suicide prevention, resilience development, and integrative program design)
— Director of LLP "Human Factor Consulting" (HR system setup and automation, business trainings, strategic sessions)
— Director of LLP "Center for Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy BeAlive" (psychodiagnostics, psychotherapy, well-being services for corporations)

After your registration, you may receive a call from the organizers to adjust your expectations for the program, as the method is innovative and requires verification at the beginning of the learning process.

Language: :

Place

Business school Narxoz
Address - 050035, 55 Zhandosov Street, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 -19.00 Saturday: 9.00 - 14.00

Study hours:

October 8–11, 2025

Dates of the event:

The working language of the event is Russian

Members are expected to attend all four days to fully benefit from the immersive method.

*The payment amount is calculated at the dollar exchange rate on the day the contract is signed.

** Note: Training group attendance requires prior participation in at least two Group Relations Conferences, one of which must have been in-person and involved a large group.

Group rate
(3 + participants):

Training group format**

Early registration

by September 22, 2025

Standard rate

after September 22

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