Build culture by design, not by default - one ritual at a time.
The Workplace Rituals Deck is more than a set of cards - it’s a practical, creative tool that helps teams co-craft rituals that animate and elevate culture in real, human ways.
Build culture by design, not by default - one ritual at a time.
The Workplace Rituals Deck is more than a set of cards — it’s a practical, creative tool that helps teams co-craft rituals that animate and elevate culture in real, human ways.
Culture happens with or without you - rituals help make it intentional.
Most culture initiatives start strong… and fizzle out fast. That’s because culture isn’t a strategy document - it’s built moment by moment.
Rituals are one of the most powerful ways to build connection and shape culture at work. They create rhythm, build trust, and bring a sense of stability - especially in times of change, pace, or pressure.
The Workplace Rituals Deck helps you co-create those moments through simple, powerful rituals designed to bring culture to life.
It turns culture into something people can see, feel, and practice.
What is The Workplace Rituals Deck?
The Workplace Rituals Deck is a practical, easy-to-use tool with just the right amount of play to help teams craft rituals that shift and shape their culture.
Inside the deck, you’ll find over 60 ideas for workplace rituals - all designed to be hacked, adapted, and crafted to meet what your team needs. Each idea can be brought to life using our proven PARR ritual model.
The deck is divided into four sections:
- Ritual Themes – 6 focus areas that guide purposeful ritual creation
- Ritual Ideation – 60+ sparks to inspire the creation of culture-building rituals
- Ritual Crafting – Step-by-step instructions to design rituals that stick
- Emotion Cards – To help determine the emotional impact each ritual aims to create
Why Rituals Matter in the Workplace
Workplace rituals play a critical role in shaping workplace culture. They help create connection, meaning, and a sense of belonging, while also serving as expressions of organisational values. In times of change and uncertainty, rituals offer stability, establish community, and help shape identity. They can also encourage self-expression and experimentation. Together, let’s turn ‘culture’ from theory into practice.
Who The Workplace Rituals Deck is for
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Team Leaders & Culture Champions
Who want to make culture tangible.
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HR & People Professionals
Ready to shift culture through action.
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Facilitators & Coaches
Designing workshops or off-sites that leaves a lasting mark.
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Anyone
This deck is perfect for anyone passionate about co-creating culture and connection at work.
How to use the deck?
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This deck is designed to be intuitive and practical, guiding you through 9 steps across 3 core sections - with a bonus appendix of Emotion Cards to support the final stage >>
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SECTION 1: RITUAL THEMES
Start by choosing one of the six culture-shaping themes to focus your ritual where it’s needed most.
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SECTION 2: RITUAL IDEATION
Use the 60+ Idea Cards to spark creative, meaningful ritual ideas.
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SECTION 3: RITUAL CRAFTING
Apply the PARR model (Prompt, Action, Reflection, Rhythm) to shape rituals that stick.
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SECTION 4: EMOTION CARDS
Every ritual should create an emotional reward. These cards help you design with feelings in mind.
"The workplace Rituals Deck masterclass is a fantastic way to get to understand the deck more intimately and from the makers of it. You could probably go off on your own and run a workshop, but attending the masterclass helps to understand the little things, the nuances of the deck that make the workshop that much more impactful." - Simone Outteridge (Virtual WRD training)
"The Workplace Rituals Masterclass is a must-do if you want to expand your knowledge of workplace rituals and the how of using the Workplace Rituals Deck. Lorissa and Lotty have created a powerful learning experience – practical, expert and beautifully facilitated. The stand-alone resources and guide are super helpful – the enhanced learning, tips and tricks you pick up in the Masterclass set you up for success," - Denise Hartley-Wilins (Virtual WRD training)
"Rituals give meaning to our lives. The Workplace Rituals Deck workshop is the best way to learn how to apply the power of rituals in your workplace. You will leave energised and equipped to make a positive difference wherever you may be." - Paul Ramsay (Wellington WRD training)
"If you are reading this, don’t look any further, you have found a game changing, fresh solution which is well organised and delivers on outcomes." - Colleen (Melbourne WRD training)
"I attended the Rituals Deck workshop not knowing quite what to expect, and I left feeling curious and confident to include the rituals work into my workshops. Understanding the difference between habits and rituals was really interesting and made so much sense. The pace of the workshop was perfect and we were able to spend time on the rituals process and really understand why a process is important for when designing a ritual. I would definitely recommend this to anyone curious about how team culture can be improved." - Clare Lundon (Wellington WRD training)
Meet the Founders of The Workplace Rituals Deck
Lorissa (founder of Assembly Culture) and Lotty (founder of MiND.U) met through their shared work in emotional culture, leadership, and change - and quickly became friends as well as collaborators.
After years of working with teams and leaders, they kept noticing the same thing: workshops sparked insight, but translating that energy into everyday action was where things fell short.
So they created The Workplace Rituals Deck - a practical, human way to close the gap between knowing and doing. It’s full of simple, powerful rituals to help teams shape a culture that’s not just talked about, but genuinely felt.
“Rituals are powerful because they are shared intentional, actions that help reinforce values, build connection and create a sense of belonging.”
Lorissa Garcia & Lotty Roberts