Eric Miller, Social Scientist and Organisational Consultant

His Life and Work

David Lawlor editor Mannie Sher editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Publishing:6th Oct '26

£171.99

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This book explores the role of Eric Miller in establishing and developing the practice and application of the systems psychodynamics paradigm to organisational development consultancy, research and training.

The book covers the key areas of Miller’s focus: developing the idea and role of the consultant; the importance of psychoanalytical thinking and socio-technical systems; the need for a deep understanding of group work; the application of his ideas in a wide variety of different urban and rural settings, and the role of women in organisations.

With contributions from across the world of organisation consultancy and systems psychodynamics, this is key reading for any interested in group dynamics, organisational work and the application of systems psychodynamics interventions in business and societal settings.

‘You could find no better example of why our globe, and especially the NHS, is in such a mess than the fate of Eric Miller, one of our society’s most creative individuals. His work lies in the bowels of the Wellcome Foundation—out of sight and nearly lost—saved only by Lawlor and Sher. A rare Tavistock consultant, Eric viewed every intervention in relation to global systems and insisted on contained connectedness. He wove disciplines into an integrated understanding of organisational life. This approach once earned a major reputation, now replaced by a professional merry-go-round rewarding heroic individualism over systemic connectedness.’

Dr Anton Obholzer, Former CEO, Tavistock & Portman NHS Trust

ISBN: 9781041224808

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410 pages