Rituals Roadmap audiobook cover - The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic

Rituals Roadmap

The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic

Erica Keswin

4.4 / 5(46 ratings)

If You're Curious About These Questions...

You should listen to this audiobook

Listen to Rituals Roadmap — Free Audiobook

Loading player...

Key Takeaways from Rituals Roadmap

Learning Tools

Reinforce what you learned from Rituals Roadmap

Mind Map

Rituals Roadmap
The Business Case for Rituals+
Daily Rituals for Individuals+
Team & Meeting Rituals+
Recognition & Closure+
Navigating Crisis & Change+
Actionable Tools+

Quiz — Test Your Understanding

Question 1 of 8
What are the "Three Ps" that characterize a successful workplace ritual according to the author?
  • A. Productivity, Positivity, Punctuality
  • B. Presence, Passion, Profitability
  • C. Purpose, Psychological safety, Performance
  • D. Planning, Participation, Praise
Question 2 of 8
Why does Cal Newport engage in a "Monk Mode Morning" by avoiding emails and meetings until 11 a.m.?
  • A. To ensure his team can work independently without micromanagement
  • B. To honor the relationship with himself and bring focus to his workday
  • C. To protest the increasing number of unnecessary corporate meetings
  • D. To align his schedule with international clients in different time zones
Question 3 of 8
According to Priya Parker's "Passover Principle," how can leaders make meetings more engaging and purposeful?
  • A. By ensuring every meeting includes a communal meal to build rapport
  • B. By inviting only essential personnel to reduce the overall headcount
  • C. By rotating the meeting leader every week to build trust among the team
  • D. By giving the meeting a narrow focus and asking why the gathering is different from others
Question 4 of 8
What was the key finding of the Cornell School of Management study regarding firefighters who shared communal meals?
  • A. They reported significantly fewer physical injuries on the job
  • B. They saved the department money on overall food and operational expenses
  • C. They had significantly better team performance compared to those who didn't eat together
  • D. They required less oversight and management from their fire chiefs
Question 5 of 8
What is the purpose of the "Shittiest Moment Award" (a golden toilet) given at Ketchum PR?
  • A. To gently reprimand employees who make costly mistakes
  • B. To transform a workplace crisis into an inspirational story of resilience
  • C. To highlight the need for better office facilities and hygiene
  • D. To encourage employees to give anonymous feedback about bad management
Question 6 of 8
According to the book, what is the most effective way to introduce a new ritual into the workplace?
  • A. Have top management mandate it across all departments
  • B. Hire an outside consultant to design it for the team
  • C. Let it emerge from the bottom up by asking employees for ideas
  • D. Copy exactly what successful companies like Microsoft or Google do
Question 7 of 8
How do work-from-home rituals, such as virtual coffee chats or passing a digital mascot, primarily help teams during turbulent times?
  • A. They allow managers to monitor employee screen time and productivity
  • B. They act as an exercise in empathy and help alleviate loneliness
  • C. They ensure that professional boundaries are strictly maintained at home
  • D. They replace the need for formal performance reviews
Question 8 of 8
What is the purpose of the "Attagirl folder" recommended in the final summary's actionable advice?
  • A. To collect ideas for future team-building events and rituals
  • B. To organize feedback for performance reviews of subordinates
  • C. To keep a record of completed daily rituals for leadership accountability
  • D. To store big wins and positive notes to boost confidence on tough days

Rituals Roadmap — Full Chapter Overview

Rituals Roadmap Summary & Overview

Rituals Roadmap (2021) is a modern-thinking guide about how to create workplace rituals that increase employee engagement and strengthen team commitment. It’s an essential piece of wisdom for the human workplace.

Who Should Listen to Rituals Roadmap?

  • Managers looking to learn a more human touch
  • Team leaders seeking to instill team spirit
  • Those who want the magic of ritual to transform their work lives

About the Author: Erica Keswin

Erica Keswin has spent the past twenty years helping high-end brands apply the human touch to their workplace. Her work has appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company. Her previous book, Bring Your Human to Work, was number two on the Wall Street Journal best seller list. 

🎧
Listen in the AppOffline playback & background play
Get App