(blog entry) Social Vandalism In The Office

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Here's an interesting little piece from a blog that I follow regularly.

While the focus is the workplace, the dynamic affects all areas of

life wherever people congregate, online and off.

I had never heard the term " social vandalism " before. The more I think

about it, the more I really like the term and find it to be very

descriptive of the dynamic involved.

Of particular interest to me was the following excerpt dealing with

perspective, and how the definition of what is 'rational' is very much

in the eye of the beholder.

For those who have difficulty understanding that others have

perspectives different from their own, it's a good reminder that working

to develop sharp theory-of-mind skills can often be a key to one's

ability to navigate the world.

" You came in from the outside and upset status quo,” I told him. “That

person probably did think you jeopardized their position. The lens you

view the situation through is what you consider to be rational. Rational

is subjective – people make decisions based on their emotions and

insecurities. People make decisions to protect themselves, their egos. "

more...

Social Vandalism In The Office

http://figuringoutfulfillment.wordpress.com/2011/10/03/social-vandalism-in-the-o\

ffice/

Enjoy,

~CJ

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" Often we have to conform to the group's expectations in order to be

celebrated as unique within the group. " ~~ Winner

http://www.socialthinking.com/