The Jcan Workplace

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J'CANS REBEL . TRINIS CRACK JOKES'

Francis Wade and his Trinidadian-born wife Dale love "tough, intense, unique, hard-to-solve, emotionally charged, corporate-culture-based problems". Their company, Framework Consulting, deals with "typically acute situations" in various Caribbean countries. The savvy consultants work with large corporations but their advice will help businesses of all sizes.

Francis, who returned to Jamaica in 2005 after 21 years abroad, is thoroughly fascinated by the complexities of the Jamaican workplace, which he thinks is not very far from the days of the plantation. He does not blame this "master-servant" relationship on either party. He believes that we unconsciously fall into these roles and recommends that to achieve transformation, leaders should "have the courage to show your imperfections and it will give you a better chance".
The Wolmer's graduate worked with AT&T's Bell Labs in the 80s and 90s when it was a huge entity of over 100,000 employees, but he much prefers his tougher and more exciting Caribbean assignments. "Being back here and dealing with various situations, you realise that even when Jamaicans quickly learn new behaviours abroad, things don't necessarily change at home," says Wade.
Francis Wade opines that the plantation syndrome translates into workers "giving very little and even practising sabotage". He says there is still the pressure of feeling that they are under the hand of the overseer, hence they view their tasks as "their work, not mine".


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[seemiyah]

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I use to read his blog. I agree with some of his points but not all of them. I think it is more universal the us vs them mentality in a company when it comes to management and workers. I will admit to the fact that even though I don't work in Jamaica I still say things like " mek mi go do backra wuk before dem fire mi" while on the job.

[Wahalla]

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Doc comments would be interesting.. and surprising I think...

[Dr.Dudd]

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The gist of what he said is true.
And how does this observation crete division between the people?

I am baffled by some statements made by supposedly educated people.

It is an accepted fact that Jamaicans rebel if pressured.
That is why they have been at the forefront of every rights action where all other are experiencing it.

They did it in USA during world ware 2 when they were working there. They did it in Britain after the war.
they did it in the US after the war under the far work program.

They were given special treatment while other blacks were treated under Jim Crow, in the south.

Not because they were loved, but because they rebelled under the treatment, while others would.

this rebellious attitude is at the crux of the resentment the other islands have against Jamaicans.
They will entertain themselves with jokes, and others stay quiet.
but the Jamaicans to the consternation of the others rebel. And eventually get their demands while the others are left under the hardships.
Yes there is a division, bit it is not caused by the recognition of our sociologicaL Differences.It is the result of our attitude of rebelling against repression is resented by the others that are capable of living with it.
They are always trying to beat us to the benefits of our rebellion though.
and are disappointed that they don't have the respect that Jamaicans demand.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wahalla</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doc comments would be interesting.. and surprising I think... </div></div>

[Wahalla]

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so what keeps us strong will destroy us.. bit like the dualuity of a greek god.. athena the huntress was the goddess of healing....i thought u would come with something i had not thought of doc....

[westernmirror]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Dr.Dudd</div><div class="ubbcode-body">The gist of what he said is true.
And how does this observation crete division between the people?

I am baffled by some statements made by supposedly educated people.

It is an accepted fact that Jamaicans rebel if pressured.
That is why they have been at the forefront of every rights action where all other are experiencing it.

They did it in USA during world ware 2 when they were working there. They did it in Britain after the war.
they did it in the US after the war under the far work program.

They were given special treatment while other blacks were treated under Jim Crow, in the south.

Not because they were loved, but because they rebelled under the treatment, while others would.

this rebellious attitude is at the crux of the resentment the other islands have against Jamaicans.
They will entertain themselves with jokes, and others stay quiet.
but the Jamaicans to the consternation of the others rebel. And eventually get their demands while the others are left under the hardships.
Yes there is a division, bit it is not caused by the recognition of our sociologicaL Differences.It is the result of our attitude of rebelling against repression is resented by the others that are capable of living with it.
They are always trying to beat us to the benefits of our rebellion though.
and are disappointed that they don't have the respect that Jamaicans demand.<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wahalla</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Doc comments would be interesting.. and surprising I think... </div></div> </div></div>


Interesting perspective. Never really thought much how other see me abroad. I just generally do what I want and consider rules as a game.

Yep, my younger years were anything but boring.