Rituals for Work
KURSAT OZENC, PHD works at SAP Labs Palo Alto as a Senior User Experience Designer. At Stanford Institute of Design, he teaches interaction and service design (the d.school). He also facilitates workshops on personal and group relationship rituals, organizational change, and civic design.
MARGARET HAGAN, PHD, JD, is the director of Stanford University's Legal Design Lab. She teaches at the d.school and is a legal industry thought leader, pioneering how to bring a human-centered approach to how legal and government organizations serve people.
Rituals for Work demonstrates how creative rituals can enrich our personal and professional lives. Rituals are effective tools for reinforcing good habits, motivating personal and professional achievement, forging bonds among coworkers, and for developing shared values; they can transform an organization's culture and provide a foundation for achieving common goals. This book takes a practical approach to the power and benefits of workplace rituals, focusing on real-world examples. From business and management to design and personal development, this insightful book presents 50 creative rituals. Specific case studies highlight the use of rituals and their positive impact on real-world organizations, while vivid visuals transport us to their energy and emotion.
A ritual is only effective if its purpose is clear. This book goes beyond simple analysis to provide individual ritual recipes designed to promote specific habits, change negative behaviors, and instill values. Each ritual can be adapted to achieve a variety of goals and tailored to the specific needs of your organization or team.
- Change behaviors, form positive habits, and give shared goals meaning
- Create shared values, foster innovation, and promote strong teamwork.
- Deal with conflicts effectively and enlist the help of others to find solutions.
- Learn the fundamental concepts of ritual construction and share your knowledge with your team.
Rituals for Work is an informative and inspiring resource for executives, managers, team leaders, and employees at all levels. It provides a blueprint for creating a culture of engagement, innovation, and shared purpose in organizations of all sizes and across industries.
Author: Kursat Ozenc and Margaret Hagan
Link to buy: https://www.amazon.com/Rituals-Work-Engagement-Bottom-Up-Innovation/dp/1119530784/
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