Experience the transformative power of creative rituals in the workplace
Rituals for Work shows us how creative rituals can make our personal and business lives more meaningful and rewarding. Rituals are powerful tools: they reinforce good habits, motivate personal and professional achievement, create a common bond between co-workers and build shared values; they can transform an organization’s culture and provide a foundation to achieve common goals. Focusing on real-world examples, this book takes a practical approach to the power and benefits of workplace rituals. This insightful guide presents 50 creative rituals, from business and management to design and personal development. Specific case studies highlight the use of rituals and their positive impact to real-world organizations, while vivid visuals allow us to feel their energy and emotion.
A ritual is only effective when its purpose is clearly defined. This book goes beyond simple analysis to provide actual recipes for individual rituals designed to promote specific habits, change negative behaviors, and instill values. Each ritual can be adapted to achieve a multitude of goals and tailored to fit your organization or team’s specific needs.
● Change behaviors, form positive habits, and assign meaning to shared goals
● Build shared values, foster innovation, and encourage strong teamwork
● Deal with conflicts effectively and engage others to work on resolutions
● Learn the fundamental concepts of ritual-building and share your knowledge with your team
An informative and inspirational resource for executives, managers, team leaders, and employees of every level, Rituals for Work provides a blueprint for building a culture of engagement, innovation, and shared purpose for organizations of all sizes, across industries.
Table of Contents
Ritual Index x
Profiles xii
Introduction xiv
A Welcome Note xvi
Why Bring Rituals into Work? xvii
The Meaning of Ritual xxi
Who Can Use Rituals For Work? xxiii
Part One The Power of Rituals
1 Rituals for Better Work 1
The Power of Rituals 2
The Principles of Rituals 10
Five Types of Workplace Rituals 15
2 How to Bring Rituals into Your Work, Team, and Org 20
Part Two 50 Rituals for Work
3 Creativity and Innovation Rituals 29
When Would You Use a Creativity Ritual? 31
10 Creativity and Innovation Rituals 32
4 Performance and Flow Rituals 72
When Would You Use a Performance Ritual? 74
10 Performance and Flow Rituals 75
5 Conflict and Resilience Rituals 111
When Would You Use a Conflict & Resilience Ritual? 113
10 Conflict and Resilience Rituals 114
6 Community and Team Building Rituals 150
When Would You Use a Community and Team Building Ritual? 152
10 Community and Team Building Rituals 153
7 Org Change and Transition Rituals 186
When Would You Use an Org Change and Transition ritual? 188
What Can a Transition Ritual Bring? 189
10 Org Change and Transition Rituals 190
Part Three Designing Rituals with and for Your Teams
8 A Short Guide to Designing Rituals 224
Endnotes 234
Acknowledgments 237
Authors 238
Index 239
Want More? 242
