The Human Shock Absorber (Paperback)

Langue : anglais

Edité par Thomas Gaultier, 2026

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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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Titre
The Human Shock Absorber (Paperback)
Auteur
Thomas Gaultier
Éditeur
Thomas Gaultier
Année de publication
2026
État de l'article
new
Reliure
Paperback
Langue
anglais
ISBN à 10 chiffres
9893677017
ISBN à 13 chiffres
9789893677018
Série
Livre 2 sur 10: Social Accord Architecture Series

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