Conference by the eyes of the participants.

From 10 to 12 November, HSE hosted an international scientific-practical conference "business Psychology: theory and practice". In our dynamic time, entrepreneurs are looking for new ways of business development. New effective tools are provided by business-psychology – contemporary field of applied psychology which was the subject of the conference.

The conference was organized in such a way that attention was paid to both applied and theoretical issues. The topics were: the metaphorical tools for the work with strategy, managing, motivation and commitment, psychological mechanisms and channels of influence of advertising, etc. The format of the conference enabled the participants to obtain new information submitted in the reports, and to develop their practical skills during workshops, which were held by the world known experts in the field of business psychology.

The participants shared with us their impressions of the conference.

Olga Deineka, doctor of psychology. Sciences, Professor, acting head of Department of political psychology of the St. Petersburg State University (St. Petersburg).

"Most of all I was impressed with organizational matters, especially the space which bring people together, where everyone had the opportunity to obtain different information. Audiences are small and comfortable and fragmented to listen to what according to him is included in his interests. Indeed, everyone is involved and shared theoretical materials, master classes, their concepts. There are interdisciplinary persons, and not just psychologists and in this sense its own charm and energy. And here this dynamics and diversity, and the involvement of the hall amid the General comfort of work – contributes to the fact that there is a feeling of wholeness, of incompleteness, is not wasted time. I'm not talking about the ability to communicate with my colleagues – as always, it's very nice. Therefore, it remains a positive impression."

Peter Vlasov, doctor of psychology. Sciences, head of research and publishing projects at the Institute of applied psychology "Humanitarian center" (Kharkov, Ukraine).

"I have very good impressions from the conference, I'm here for the second time, and every time there is a very interesting atmosphere, a well-structured program. Our Institute has been in business, our clients are entrepreneurs, so we have a lot of friends here with whom we would like to share experiences and to learn from them something."

"First of all, I was impressed by the friendly atmosphere and I liked the selection of topics. It is important to note that this conference reflects the problems that currently psychologically associated with the business. What are we talking about? We are talking about management consulting. That is, it turns out, we have gone from the team, came to the man. How important is that? No doubt. In what situation? In crisis. So, it turns out that our themes moved to this area and this means that we can respond to the requests and changes that are in the surrounding business environment. Regardless of what Higher school of Economics – school, however, you quite vividly respond to the changes that are on the market. This is very good and promising. I think that this aliveness and the possibility of quick reaction, you will not lose regardless of the growth of prestige of academic and all together. I do sincerely wish you".

Irina Popova, Doctor of Sociological Sciences, Professor, chair of social technologies of Yaroslavl state University named after P. G. Demidov (Yaroslavl).

"I have great impressions from this conference, collaborated with a master's degree "Psychology in business" for the second year. Always discover something new that helps me in the work."

Mikhail Ivanov, PhD. Of psychological Sciences, certified according to international standard management consultant, SNA of the faculty of psychology of Moscow state University and Vice-President of the National Institute of certified management consultants (Moscow):

"I just wanted to see a number of people, plus I was interested in being proactive undergraduates. I was very impressed with the colleagues ' reports, I was impressed by the willingness of the audience to work. It is unfortunate that the discussion has been allocated so little time, because, as I understand it, the audience had something to say. In this sense, Elena Sidorenko gave our colleagues the opportunity to move not just sit. Impressed because now it is rare when such an active auditory that wants to respond and discuss, that is very cool. Participation in the conference for me is the opportunity to test the audience reaction to my views and my position, as well as a great opportunity to listen to colleagues. Honestly, I haven't been on psychological conferences and so today, I found it very interesting."

Maria Shatalina, PhD. Of psychological Sciences, associate Professor, head. the Department of General social psychology, Samara’s branch of Moscow state pedagogical University (Samara).

"I liked the interactivity, which was held by Timothy Nestik. He was very lively and positive. Also interesting was the report of Olga Sergeevna Deyneka, insanely – master class Sidorenko Elena Vasilyevna. Today, I once again see her, once again glad she is in good health, full of energy and strength. I came here not only because of the theme of the conference, but because of the people I saw in the program. Now the conferences are difficult to surprise, but every time I find something interesting, some nuances, some shades to discover. All of this was on conference on business psychology!"

 And: What does participation in the conference mean for You?

MA: This is the extension of professional and personal contacts. This is again the nuances and shades that suggest some other ideas, new ideas in their work. Of course, it is a good intellectual and emotional recharging, and it's great that this event annual, they are in the system. I wish the conference the best: prosperity, expansion, because, of course, I think not all the people who wanted to come could visit the conference, but certainly it was a big statement. It [the conference] can be even bigger. Want a rosy Outlook!

 And: Thank You very much! Success!

MA: Thank you!

Alexander Ziza, the company's partner in the formation of expert teams in IT.

"The topic that we are working very close with the concept of business psychology is, therefore, strictly speaking, we have come to meet with colleagues and see where we can be helpful to each other."

Anna Lapteva, business consultant, coach (Kostroma).

"The conference for me is, first and foremost, the opportunity to learn about new approaches and ideas for the teaching of scientific disciplines, and secondly, the opportunity to explore new mechanisms and tools in the psychological business processes."

Mikhail Sitnikov, business psychologist, business consultant, Executive coach, graduate of the master's program "Psychology in business".

"At the conference, expect to gain new knowledge, explore new areas that you should pay attention; For me it was very nice and interesting to chat with colleagues, gain new contacts. Today I was very impressed with the training of Elena Sidorenko and report about motivation, because I have not practiced this yet and I was interested to see what tools you use to work with the motivation of employees in the business, how is it going, what are the strategies and errors. In General, from the conference I have only positive emotions and positive vision that the organization and the community business psychologists are alive and growing. It's great that you organize such conferences that you can come and learn something, not just listen and forget what you say".

 Thus, the international scientific-practical conference on business psychology once again became a platform of exchange of opinions by experts in the field of business psychology; and certainly all those who pays attention to the innovative ways of business development, will be again interesting to attend this conference in the future.