Organizing <i>Tekhnē</i>: Configuring processes and politics through craft

Gasparin, Marta; Neyland, Daniel

doi:10.1177/01708406221077786

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“…Is it possible to imagine clothing production in a different way, one that does not depend on technologies reproducing the core ethical and political concerns at stake here? Gasparin et al (2020) suggested "slow design" as an imaginary solution to disrupt the anthropocentric modes of reasoning and imagine forms of organizing with nonhumans (see also Gasparin & Neyland, 2022). From this view, clothing production would respect the ecological cycles of nonhumans involved and rely on communal artisanal production.…”

Section: Thinking With Becoming Naturecultural: Re-visiting Anthropoc...mentioning

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Becoming Naturecultural: Rethinking sustainability for a more-than-human world

Ergene

Calás

2023

Organization Studies

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The Earth is facing extraordinary ecological crises resulting from human impact on the planet. Meanwhile, a growing body of research studies the relationship of organizations with the natural environment but often overlooks anthropocentrism: the premise of human superiority over nature. Unfortunately, this human exceptionalist premise is the crux of the ecological crisis that cannot be overlooked any longer. To address this discrepancy in the literature, we claim that an ontological shift is necessary. Drawing from feminist new materialisms and Deleuzian relational ontologies, we develop becoming naturecultural, a material-discursive assembling process of more-than-human and more-than-capitalist entanglements. To illustrate the analytical value of becoming naturecultural, we engaged in empirical work at an organic cotton t-shirt supply chain and conducted a multi-sited fieldwork with affective ethnographic methodologies. Working with the data collected, we narrated a human de-centered case study fostering critical but affirmative inquiries about sustainability from a non-anthropocentric relational ontology. At the end we discuss two implications for organizational sustainability research: thinking with and writing with becoming naturecultural. They facilitate moving beyond critiques of anthropocentrism and articulating affirmative possibilities for organization studies in and for the Anthropocene.

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Section: Thinking With Becoming Naturecultural: Re-visiting Anthropoc...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Becoming Naturecultural: Rethinking sustainability for a more-than-human world

Ergene

Calás

2023

Organization Studies

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“…In line with this, waiting time is likely to be utilised and experienced in divergent ways depending on the prevailing temporal structures within which it arises (Gasparini, 1995). Perhaps the most 'extreme cases' across which the experience of waiting might be contrasted are fast-paced knowledge work on the one hand (McGivern et al, 2018) and craft work (Gasparin & Neyland, 2022) on the other.…”

Section: Waiting In the Context Of Temporal Structuresmentioning

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When Time Falls Apart: Re-centring human time in organisations through the lived experience of waiting

Bailey

Suddaby

2023

Organization Studies

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Research on the lived experience of organisational temporalities has thus far overlooked the potential significance of what happens in the interstices that arise between temporal structures. To address this gap, we examined how individuals in three occupations experienced one such interstitial temporal form: waiting. Our analysis of waiting time uncovers two distinct and overarching temporal macro-structures that govern how workers use and experience time in organisations: intensified-organisational - the speeded-up, intensified temporality of modern forms of work organisation, and adaptive-organic, that represents natural and human temporalities. Waiting emerges as a paradoxical temporal experience which individuals simultaneously welcome yet seek to eliminate; one that stands outside temporal structures yet serves to reinforce them. From a human perspective, waiting furnishes moments during which time can be ‘undone’, affording us micro-moments to reclaim and re-centre time in organisations as human time.

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Craft and strategic entrepreneurship: Exploring and exploiting materiality, authenticity, and tradition in craft‐based ventures

Ganzin,

Chirico,

Kroezen

et al. 2024

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Research SummaryThis work explores the intersection of strategic entrepreneurship and craft‐based ventures, focusing on the integration of materiality, authenticity, and tradition in the creation of competitive advantage. Craft, historically rooted in artisanal, small‐scale production, has evolved into “advanced craft,” requiring high expertise while also engaging with modern economic goals such as scaling, technological adoption, and global value chains. Craft‐based strategic entrepreneurship embraces creativity and innovation, alongside traditional values and high‐quality production, to engage with the modern economy without the alienating effects of industrialization. We highlight how craft entrepreneurs balance the pursuit of innovation with the preservation of authenticity and heritage. By examining the materiality, authenticity, and tradition embedded in craft, our work contributes to the understanding of how these elements influence competitive advantage and the broader relationship between economy and society in entrepreneurial ventures.Managerial SummaryWe offer practical insights for owners and managers in craft‐based ventures seeking to balance tradition with modern business strategies. As the craft sector evolves into “advanced craft,” entrepreneurs must integrate artisanal expertise with scalable operations, technology adoption, and global market engagement. We highlight how successful craft ventures maintain high quality, authenticity, and cultural heritage while embracing strategic entrepreneurship practices like innovation, planning, and partnerships with larger organizations. For owners and managers, the key takeaway is the importance of preserving the unique values of craftsmanship—such as materiality, authenticity, and tradition—while also adopting modern tools like advanced technology and marketing strategies to scale and compete. By understanding these dynamics, craft‐based businesses can enhance their competitive advantage, foster meaningful customer engagement, and navigate challenges like technological disruption and market expansion without losing their core identity.

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Organizing Tekhnē: Configuring processes and politics through craft

Cited by 9 publications

References 52 publications

Becoming Naturecultural: Rethinking sustainability for a more-than-human world

Becoming Naturecultural: Rethinking sustainability for a more-than-human world

When Time Falls Apart: Re-centring human time in organisations through the lived experience of waiting

Craft and strategic entrepreneurship: Exploring and exploiting materiality, authenticity, and tradition in craft‐based ventures

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