Understanding workplace pressure systems through the lens of thermodynamic principles
"A rigorous academic framework for analyzing how harm moves through organizational systems"
This guide is built upon rigorous academic research and established frameworks in workplace advocacy and systems theory.
An Integrated Dictionary for Advocacy and Systems Strategy - This foundational work provides the theoretical framework and terminology that underpins this guide's approach to understanding workplace pressure systems and harm distribution.
Applies heat transfer principles to understand how workplace pressure and harm move through organizational systems.
Uses established terminology to provide precise language for describing complex workplace dynamics.
Focuses on structural solutions rather than individual resilience in addressing workplace harm.
This guide democratizes complex academic research, making it accessible for practical application in workplace advocacy and personal understanding.
The Harm Thermodynamics Lexicon is licensed under Creative Commons and available for academic and advocacy use.
Understanding the fundamental principles that drive harm distribution in organizational systems
How organizational pressure builds, moves, and affects different levels of the system hierarchy.
The mechanisms by which workplace stress and harm move between individuals and departments.
Understanding healthy vs. harmful organizational equilibriums and intervention points.
Protective mechanisms that prevent harm distribution and maintain system health.
Identifying system thresholds where small changes can lead to significant improvements.
Optimizing organizational processes to reduce harmful pressure while maintaining productivity.
How harm thermodynamics principles translate into actionable strategies for workplace improvement
Personal boundary setting, recognizing pressure patterns, and developing effective advocacy strategies.
Creating protective team cultures, managing collective stress, and building support systems.
System-wide policy changes, structural improvements, and cultural transformation initiatives.