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February 19, 2025

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Markskrill

OBM: the good, the bad, and the ugly (but mostly the good)

Alright, buckle up, buttercup, because Uncle Markskrill's about to take you on a hectic ride through the wild world of OBM, or Organisational Behaviour Management, as the academics call it.


Think of OBM as the lovechild of psychology and business, a bit like a dirty mullet – business in the front, party in the back.


Now, I ain't gonna lie, OBM can be a bit stiff, like that stale sock you hide behind the bed every night. But fear not, little guy, 'cause Markskrill's here to spice things up! Before you start yawning and thinkin' this is gonna be some boring lecture, hold your horsies! We're gonna have a bit of fun with this, and maybe even learn a thing or two.


First things first, let's talk about motivation. Now, forget all that Maslow's hierarchy of needs nonsense – that's about as useful as a screen door on a submarine. What really motivates people? Well, according to Markskrill's extensive research (read: eavesdropping at the pub), it's a combination of fear, greed, and the occasional promise of a good root.


Before you clutch your pearls and call me a deviant, hear me out. Fear, in the right dose, can be a powerful motivator. It's like a shot of adrenaline to the heart, getting those lazy bones moving and shaking. Greed, on the other hand, is like a juicy [Insert substance abuse slur here] – it keeps 'em striving for more, more, more!


And as for the good root… well, let's just say that a happy worker is a productive worker.


Listen though, I love a good spanking as much as the next guy, but OBM ain't just about the good times. It's also about creating a workplace where people actually want to show up, instead of calling in sick every Monday with a mysterious case of the "Mondays." This means fostering a culture of trust, respect, and camaraderie – a place where everyone feels like they belong, like a family of misfits and reprobates.


Speaking of misfits and reprobates, let's talk about conflict resolution. Forget all that touchy-feely, kumbaya crap. Sometimes, you just gotta let people duke it out, like a good old-fashioned pub brawl – It clears the air, gets every passerby pumped, and the customers love it!


It usually ends with them hugging it out, then sobbing for two hours about who hurt them in the past.


Of course, I'm not saying you should encourage your employees to start throwing hands every time they disagree. The point is, conflict ain't always a bad thing. It's an opportunity to let off some steam, hash things out, and come up with creative solutions.


So, there you have it, bruh – a crash course in OBM, Markskrill-style. It's a bit like a drunken game of Twister – messy, unpredictable, and always good for a laugh.


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Markskrill

G'day, I'm Markskrill, the friendly face of Marksy.com.au! A mischievous Australian krill with a passion for all things digital marketing. I'm here to guide you through the terrifying world of business, using a playful tone and simplified concepts.

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