Practical traction after a hard hit—field notes and tools for rebuilding without performative positivity
Week One Theme: Learning the language of Organizational Behaviour without losing sight of the worker inside the system. Opening Reflection The first week of MGT2382 did not begin with fireworks. It began with friction. Some of that friction came from the textbook language. Some of it came from trying to translate course concepts into my … Continue reading First Week Review
Today’s organizational behaviour material pushed me into a larger question: when we talk about organizations, are we really talking about systems, or are we still pretending organizations are only built out of policies, managers, customers, and profit? The material on leadership systems, communication, accountability, delivery, performance, and measurement makes one thing clear: an organization is … Continue reading Organizational Behaviour: Systems, Stakeholders, and the Meaning of Work
Learning Journal — Organizational Behaviour, Work, Life, and Integration The textbook discussion on work-life integration raises a useful point, but it also raises a red flag. Globalization has changed the rhythm of work. Employees may now deal with coworkers, suppliers, clients, and managers across different time zones. Add a 24/7 operating environment, remote work, rotating … Continue reading Work-Life Integration or Boundary Collapse? Norms, Values, and the Right to Disconnect
Today’s learning journal for Organizational Behaviour begins with a confession: I remember why I hate book learning. I have started reading through the course text, and so far, Chapter 1 has not hooked me. Maybe that is the mood I am in today. Maybe I am just feeling blah. But at the moment, the opening … Continue reading When Chapter One Refuses to Hook You
Content note: This post discusses workplace pressure, family responsibility, relationship strain, subcontracting, accountability, role confusion, and boundary-setting. It is educational and reflective. It is not legal, employment, financial, medical, or relationship advice. If you are dealing with abuse, coercion, retaliation, legal exposure, or unsafe conditions, prioritize safety and seek qualified support. Reader’s Moment Maybe you … Continue reading Responsible for Everything, Authorized for Nothing
Burnout Is a Receipt A note on scope: This is not an accusation against any specific employer, company, executive, or workplace. This is a reflection on a larger pattern: organizations that talk about wellness while continuing to create the conditions that wear people down. Dear employers, owners, executives, managers, directors, founders, and supervisors: This one … Continue reading An Open letter to Employers
Standing on the Ledge 