The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (TIHR) applies social science to contemporary issues and problems. It was established as a not for profit organisation with charitable purpose in 1947.
The Institute is engaged with evaluation and action research, organisational development and change consultancy, executive coaching and professional development, all in service of supporting sustainable change and ongoing learning.
The TIHR is dedicated to the study of human relations for the purpose of bettering working life and conditions for all humans within their organisations, communities and broader societies and to the influence of environment in all its aspects on the formation or development of human character or capacity; to conduct research and provide opportunities for learning through experience for this purpose; to publish the results of such study and research; to train students in or for any branches of the said study.
The Institute has a history of working with organisations and sectors that are required to look at systemic questions to achieve greater and more effective change. As a not-for-profit social science enterprise we continue to operate as a bridge between policy and research.
The Institute works nationally and internationally to promote a learning culture in organisations and communities through developing individuals, groups and organisations in their capacity to think through actions, to change and put into practice new insights and in accompanying a process of change of quality of conversations and engagement.
What They Offer
Consultancy & Executive Coaching
We help organisations clarify and achieve their aims. Bearing the whole system in mind.
Research & Evaluation
Our international team of experienced researchers employs a range of research skills to find practical answers to contemporary problems.
Professional Development
Underlying all of our work is a commitment to disseminating the learning derived from our research, evaluation and consultancy over the past 65 years.
Journals
We own the international social sciences journal Human Relations and host Evaluation – The International Journal of Theory, Research and Practice. Both journals are published by SAGE.
Group Relations
A conference participant may expect to develop their capacity to manage themselves in the multiple roles necessary for contemporary leadership.
Lectures & Presentations
A growing digital repository of our work, thinking and reflections.
