Workplace Rituals

In a past life I owned an agency. At our office, each Tuesday at lunch hour, we shared a meal. We'd had this ritual in place for years. Our 'Taco Tuesday' became such a regular item that the group requested 'non-taco' Tuesdays at least once a month. I personally don't see how anyone could ever get sick of tacos, but I digress.

We also celebrated a week off as collective, called Sabbath week. It was pretty fun to hear the stories of adventure and leisure as everyone returns in high spirits ready to work hard for the upcoming season of work. 

In moments of celebration, we shot confetti cannons.
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Each year, we retreated.

Why? Because it's what you make a habit of that defines you. Or, since someone more famous already said this more eloquently:
     “You are what you repeatedly do.” - Aristotle

What applies on a personal level applies at a team and community level. If you're a leader in your organization, what rituals are you establishing to reinforce desired culture?

Policies don't drive performance, culture does. Rituals are the structure culture builds around.