FG-0403 Session Rituals
Description
Establish consistent start-of-session and end-of-session practices that create rhythm and ensure completeness. Session Rituals are not ceremony for ceremony's sake: they serve operational functions. A standup at session start ensures alignment on priorities. A closeout at session end ensures work is committed, documented, and ready for the next session. Consistency creates reliability.
Implementation
Define a session start ritual (2-5 minute standup: what's the priority, what's the blocker, what was the last session's state). Define a session end ritual (closeout: what was accomplished, what's pending, what context does the next session need). Keep rituals short enough that they're practiced consistently, not skipped due to overhead.
Success Indicators
- Every session starts with aligned priorities
- Every session ends with documented state for the next session
- Session transitions are smooth: no 'where were we?' delays
- Rituals are practiced consistently as part of the standard workflow
Failure Modes
- Rituals too elaborate: skipped due to time pressure
- Rituals too minimal: don't provide actual alignment value
- Inconsistent practice: rituals only performed when things go wrong
- Rituals that become empty ceremony disconnected from actual work