The Human Shock Absorber (Paperback)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Thomas Gaultier, 2026

9893677017 / 9789893677018

Serie: Libro 2 di 10 - Social Accord Architecture Series

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Paperback. You stand between a grieving elder who just lost her home and a project team frustrated by delays. You translate between two worlds that cannot hear each other. By evening, you are hollowed out, and tomorrow you will do it again.This is the life of the social performance practitioner: the person companies send to the front line when mining or energy projects collide with the communities that live on top of them. It is one of the most emotionally demanding roles in the extractive industry, and one of the least understood.The Human Shock Absorber is the first book to tell their story. Drawing on years of fieldwork across Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe, including mediating over two thousand grievance claims, Thomas Gaultier maps the invisible profession from the inside: the psychological toll, the ethical dilemmas, the quiet victories, and the practical tools that keep practitioners standing.Part testimony, part survival guide, this book covers: - The Invisible Profession - What community relations practitioners actually do, why it matters, and why it is so often misunderstood by the organizations that employ them- The Weight We Carry - Trauma, burnout, isolation, and the physical toll of working in the space between corporate interests and community needs- Practical Tools for Survival - Conflict resolution strategies for real stakes, navigating difficult conversations, building resilience, and protecting your career- Finding Meaning in the Middle - The ethics of being in the middle, the moral weight of witnessing, making peace with imperfect impact, and a manifesto for the professionThis book is for: - Community relations officers and social performance practitioners at any career stage- Managers and leaders who oversee community relations functions and want to understand what their teams experience- Anyone entering the field who wants to know what they are getting into This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

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Titolo
The Human Shock Absorber (Paperback)
Autore
Thomas Gaultier
Editore
Thomas Gaultier
Anno di pubblicazione
2026
Condizione
new
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
9893677017
ISBN 13
9789893677018
Serie
Libro 2 di 10: Social Accord Architecture Series

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