This document summarizes key concepts from the book "Hygge" and how they apply to an organization called FocusU. It discusses 12 concepts: atmosphere, presence, pleasure, equality, gratitude, harmony, comfort, truce, togetherness, shelter, and hygge. For each concept, it provides an explanation of why it's important and examples of how FocusU incorporates it, such as getting the right lighting to set the tone, taking breaks to relax and recharge, creating an apolitical environment, and making sure all employees feel safe and secure. The overall message is that adopting these hygge principles can help build a strong, collaborative culture where people support each other and do their best work.
2. It’s an ordinary
“Extraordinary” book.
It talks about some mere
basics that we as human
beings are missing out in
our fast paced lives.
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4. ATMOSPHERE : Getting the perfect lights
Why?
∆ Sets the tone for a great experience
Where does it apply in FocusU ?
∆ Get the perfect lighting in our workshop
venues matching the time of the day and
activity getting conducted
∆ Create a great ambience in our offices to let
our creative juices flow
5. PRESENCE : Be here now.
Why?
∆ To be at your best every moment
Where does it apply in FocusU?
∆ Everywhere & everyone. Whether we are with
our guests or clients( physically or virtually),
we can deliver Excellence if we are in that
moment fully.
6. PLEASURE : Coffee, Chocolate, Cookies, Cakes & candy
Why?
∆ It offers you micro moments of “feel good”
Where does it apply in FocusU ?
∆ We Celebrate everything and everyone.
N.B : Most Danes are very fit and are able to enjoy
these pleasures without impacting their health.
7. EQUALITY :WE over me, Share the tasks & the airtime
Why?
∆ This builds a great foundation for a Dream
Team.
Where does it apply in FocusU ?
∆ We don’t have a culture of “ I, ME & MYSELF”.
We do not need individual superstars. Its all
about the impact that we create as “WE”.
∆ We respect everybody’s roles and are humble
enough to participate in any task ( whether its
part of your defined role or not.
8. GRATITUDE :Take it in.This might be as good as it gets
Why?
∆ It helps you in feeling contented with what you
have.
Where does it apply in FocusU ?
∆ We are positive souls who were destined to
come together as a family.
∆ Have loads of gratitude for the body of work
all of us are involved in
9. HARMONY : Its not a competition.We already like you.There is no
need to brag about your achievements
Why?
Collaboration always pays us rich dividends
Where does it apply in FocusU?
∆ Everybody brings their strengths to the table
& create a harmonious eco-system for all of us
to flourish together
∆ Our biggest competition is FOCUS U. We need
to keep raising the bar and challenge ourselves
10. COMFORT : Get “Comfy”.Take a break. It’s all about relaxation
Why?
∆ Its important to have your sacred time and
space. PAUSE
Where does it apply in FocusU?
∆ Create a sacred place / corner/ time for
yourself that allows you to relax & think
innovatively
11. TRUCE : No drama, Let’s discuss politics another day
Why?
What’s the difference between
corporate rat racers and us ? POLITICS
Where does it apply in FocusU?
∆ We have created an environment which is
apolitical .Openness &Transparency are our
cornerstones.
12. TOGETHERNESS : Do you remember the time that we…?
Why?
∆ You can over-achieve when all of us are in it
together
Where does it apply in FocusU?
∆ Care deeply about everyone & everything is one
of our key values.
∆ Back each other in times of need, celebrate
together
∆ Create special moments for all our guests , create
wonderful moments for all of us that we
remember our entire lifetime
13. SHELTER:This is your tribe.This is a place of security
Why?
∆ Everybody should feel safe and secured at all
levels
Where does it apply in FocusU?
∆ Everybody in FocusU should feel safe and
secured in the FocusU family. It is our
collective responsibility.