The goal of this symposium, The systems psychodynamics of Decolonising Minds, Workplaces and Curricula for a better future is to deepen our collective understanding of the underlying psychological and systemic forces at play in the project of decolonisation—understood as the process of addressing and dismantling oppressive and discriminatory colonial structures and mindsets.
Many people and organisations are waking up to the need for decolonisation. This symposium is about generating actionable insights for fostering inclusive and equitable work, learning and community environments. We invite leaders, managers, researchers, practitioners, activists, students and interested others to engage in a rich dialogue about the complexities involved.
This symposium invites papers focused on the topic of The systems psychodynamics of Decolonising Minds, Workplaces, and Curricula for a better future.
Papers may include:
- Walking together, indigenous knowledge and practices in the western workplace and/or educational curricula
- The role of leadership in navigating the psychodynamics of decolonisation
- The links between decolonisation, climate action and capitalism
- Case studies of successful reconciliation initiatives
- Unconscious processes influencing organisational responses to decolonisation
- Intersectionality as a framework for decolonising workplace cultures
- Decolonisation and psychological safety in the workplace
- Technological innovations that support the decolonisation project
- The role of systems psychodynamics in understanding colonial legacies
- Cultural humility and competence in professional practice
- Understanding the psychological and systemic resistance to decolonisation efforts
- Decolonising curricula and research methodologies
- Envisioning the future of work through a decolonial lens
- Role of allyship in decolonising and reconciliation efforts
Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts: Submit an abstract of up to 300 words outlining your proposed paper. Please note this word count does not include references.
- Full Papers: Upon acceptance of abstracts, full papers should be between 4,000-5,000 words, including references.
- Format: Submissions should follow Harvard style for citations and references
Key Dates
- Abstract submissions: 30 September 2024
- Notification of acceptance: 7 October 2024
- Full paper draft: 28 October 2024
- Symposium date: 19 - 21 November 2024
- Full paper submission: 9 December 2024
Contact Information: For any inquiries regarding the symposium or submission process, please contact us at symposium@nioda.org.au.
We invite abstracts for papers to be submitted for selection by Monday 30 September and presenters will be advised by Monday 7 October 2024.
Join us in this crucial conversation to reshape workplaces for a better future. We look forward to your contributions!