Book Review: Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships.

RITES & ceremonies; RITUAL; CULTURAL adaptation; GROUPOIDS; SOCIAL status; TRANSFORMATIVE learning

"Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships" is a practical handbook written by Kursat Ozenc and Glenn Fajardo, affiliates of Stanford's d.school. The authors argue that virtual interactions feel awkward and draining because we have not yet developed commonly accepted ways of interacting online. They suggest that the strategic use of virtual rituals can inject energy, creativity, and intimacy into online interactions. The book offers 64 virtual activities for different purposes, with step-by-step instructions and considerations for adaptation. It also explores the history and significance of rituals, positioning them as social strategies for transformative learning. While the book provides tested rituals from diverse contexts, it could benefit from more attention to cultural adaptation and platform compatibility. Overall, it offers inspiration for cultivating collaborative and creative groups in virtual spaces. [Extracted from the article]

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