7Org Change and Transition Rituals
Individuals, teams, and organizations have life cycles, just like in our personal lives. At work, there are arrivals, departures, mergers, advancements, divorces, retirements, demotions, and more.
During all of these transitions, rituals can be an effective way to help people deal with change. Rituals can give people back a sense of control, helping them make sense of what's happening, get used to new roles and routines, and maintain stability during times of change.
When Would You Use an Org Change and Transition Ritual?
Individual
+ Welcome a new hire into the organization
+ Celebrate the start of “real” work
+ Deal with career changes
Team
+ Achieve closure after a departure
+ Welcome new hires with the company values
+ Create an identity for a temporary team
+ Make orientations engaging
Organization
+ Have stability through mergers, acquisitions, and leadership changes
+ Get closure for departments or programs that are closing
+ Manage your org's changing direction
What Can a Transition Ritual Bring?
Supporting people as they come and as they leave
When a new employee joins an organization or gets promoted, it presents ...
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