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Rituals for Work
50 Ways to Create Engagement, Shared Purpose, and a Culture that Can Adapt to Change
Kursat Ozenc (Author), Margaret Hagan (Author)
9781119530787, Wiley
Paperback / softback, published 14 May 2019
272 pages
23.4 x 18.5 x 1.8 cm, 0.522 kg
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.
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
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
