Publications by authors named "Linnea Tillema"
The crying boss: Activating "human resources" through sensitivity training in 1970s Sweden.
J Hist Behav Sci
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- This article explores how "sensitivity training" was introduced to Swedish workplaces in the 1970s, revealing the political dynamics behind adapting this method to Sweden.
- It argues that sensitivity training is an early example of neoliberal governance, challenging the notion that such practices emerged only in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Key figures in Swedish society, including corporate leaders and trade unions, adopted sensitivity training to promote emotional leadership and workplace democracy amidst growing demands for improved work conditions.