One way to reinforce values is through rituals. To find out what your company s rituals are, watch. Look at how things are done, how information is transmitted within the company or how people learn the ropes. Rituals don t have to be logical, they just have to work, and they work better when everyone knows them. Ceremonies are rituals on a larger scale and they can be an important part of any business.
Ceremonies celebrate events, reward good behavior and bring people together.
Some of the best ceremonies are based on people getting together to have fun. Company stories can also be used to reinforce its values and improve its culture. Every company has its stories, its history, and telling and retelling these stories help keep the company s culture alive and thriving. By reinforcing your company s values and improving its culture, you ll help keep your employees happy and help your business become more successful. Norma Engelberg is the editorial writer for The Pueblo Business Journal.