The Director Development Committee is pleased to offer these recordings of past on-line salons for the AKRI membership. These salons are designed as a virtual gathering of people interested in the topic of group relations conference directing – whether on the threshold of taking up this role, curious about it, new to the role, or experienced as a director.

 August 22, 2023, 5:00– 6:30 PM (PST)

“Salon on the Experience of Intersectionality of Role and Identity on the Role of Director”

A panel discussion featuring directors from diverse backgrounds who discuss their experiences navigating the intersection of their role and identity. Panelists share how they use their unique perspectives to promote learning about authority and identity .

Featuring Joshua DeSilva, Psy.D.; Laura Dorsey-Elson, PhD; and Jeffrey D. Roth, MD

 July 17, 2023, 5:00– 6:30 PM (PST)

“Experience of Women in the Conference Director Role”

A panel discussion with three women conference directors as they share their experiences and insights.

Featuring Kathleen Cain, Patricia Kummel, and Flora Taylor

 2022 DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT SALONS

“WHY DO IT”

Nov 2, 2022, 5:00– 6:30 PM (PST)

An interview and discussion with Ed Shapiro
on his development as a conference director and his experience and learning in the role

 “CONFERENCE DYNAMICS:
“CHALLENGES FOR THE DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATOR PAIR”     

NOV 9, 2022, 5:00– 6:30 PM (PST)

Conversations with Jack Lampl, mak wemuk (David Luna), and John Weng

 “THE MENTORING RELATIONSHIP:
FINDING YOUR WAY INTO THE DIRECTOR ROLE”

DEC 6, 2022 5:00– 6:30 PM (PST)

Conversations with two mentoring teams:
• Jaime Romo and Yaro Fong-Olivares
• Seth Harkins and Xumei Wang