Primary Task: Exploring and studying the dynamics of a virtual large study group (VLSG)

How it Works: The VLSG will be conducted in a bulletin board forum where members and consultants will post their comments.  A team of five consultants from the sponsoring organizations will consult to the dynamics of the VLSG when to do so will advance the learning of the group.  A research team from the sponsoring organizations will analyze the results of the event after its conclusion.

Virtual Large Study Group Consulting Team:
John Bazalgette, MA, Dip Ed, The Grubb Institute
Yermi Harel, MD, OFEK
Brigid Nossal, PhD, Group Relations Australia
Jeffrey D. Roth, MD, A. K. Rice Institute
Kathleen Pogue White, PhD, The Tavistock Institute and A. K. Rice Institute

Virtual Large Study Group Director:
Jeffrey D. Roth, MD, A. K. Rice Institute

Time frame: March 5 - April 3, 2010

Cost for Members: $125 regular registration (US, payable via Paypal)

How to Apply: Those who wish to participate as members may register at www.grouprelationsconference.com  by January 31, 2010 (regular registration) using the registration form.

Representatives of Sponsoring Organizations:
Eliat Aram (Tavistock Institute), Leigh Estabrook (A. K. Rice Institute), Yermi Harel (OFEK),Bruce Irvine (Grubb Institute), Brigid Nossal (Group Relations Australia) and Elio Vera (CESMA)