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An Exploration Of Groups Dynamics And The Impact Of Unconscious Processes, Phil Hanlon
An Exploration Of Groups Dynamics And The Impact Of Unconscious Processes, Phil Hanlon
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Despite extensive research on groups, organisations continue to experience problems with them. Is this an inherent feature of the nature of groups? This article aims to provide a practical understanding of the unconscious processes in groups and how these impact on group functioning. It further elaborates some guidelines for managers on optimising team / group performance.
The article interrogates the work of Sigmund Freud regarding his views on how groups function, drawing mainly on his work Group Psychology and Analysis of the Ego (1921).
It asks if a study of Freud’s work can help organisations reconsider the nature of groups, …