Notes on Contributors

ARNDT AHLERS-NIEMANN After his studies in economic and social sciences, Dr Ahlers-Niemann worked for several years as assistant to the chair of Organizational Development (Burkard Sievers) in the Department of Economics and Management at Bergische Universität Wuppertal in Germany. During this time Dr Ahlers-Niemann undertook his doctorate (at the Chair for Organisational Development), and also undertook additional occupational training as an organisational development consultant. As a trainer and organisation consultant, in addition to monitoring change processes, he has focused on the development and enhancement of executive and staff positions. Dr Ahlers-Niemann has worked for different management consulting companies and consults to profit and not-for-profit organisations. He is currently working as an internal organisation development specialist for a major trading company. As an author, Dr Ahlers-Niemann has published two books: Auf der Spur der Sphinx and Organisationslandschaften , and some articles on unconscious processes in organisations and their cultures. He is a member of the International Society for the Psychoanalytic Study of Organizations (ISPSO).

EVA ATSALIS is a clinical social worker and an advanced psychoanalytic candidate in New York City, at the Institute for Psychoanalytic Training and Research (IPTAR). She has served on the Board of IPTAR's community based Clinical Center. Eva is concurrently a fellow in the Anni Bergman Parent Infant Program. She has been working with individuals and groups in many settings (alternative urban high schools, adult holistic learning centres and various wellness centres) over many years, and has a private practice in New York City. Prior to beginning her psychoanalytic training, Eva enjoyed an established career as a musician, playing violin and frame drums. She has toured throughout the US and Europe, and performs on several recordings. She continues her involvement with the performing arts and currently serve