Group Relations Consulting: Voice Notes from Robben Island

A groundbreaking ethnographic study reveals that group process consultants' emotional and cognitive experiences significantly enhance the effectiveness of diversity encounters, particularly when tapping into somatic awareness. The research, conducted during a Robben Island Diversity Experience (RIDE) event with 19 participants, demonstrates that consultants' psychological disposition and socio-demographic profiles play a crucial role in shaping the dynamics of group consultation processes. This finding offers valuable insights for both current and emerging consultants, suggesting that self-awareness and self-regulation are essential components in creating an optimal consulting environment.

Flotman, A.-P. (2018). Group Relations Consulting: Voice Notes from Robben Island. Indo-Pacific Journal of Phenomenology, 18(1), 41–52. https://doi.org/10.1080/20797222.2018.1443756