Curative Culture Curative Culture Douglas K. Shaw

Curative Culture

Moving Beyond Dysfunction to Create Healing Environments

by Douglas K. Shaw

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About This Book

Building Restorative Workspaces (2025) examines how organizations can develop environments that repair and revitalize their teams rather than simply avoiding damage. The book presents the framework of a "curative culture" – a setting where every person's humanity takes precedence over their productivity. Using Imago Dei, the religious concept of being made in the "image of God," as a foundation, Shaw guides leaders toward building cultures that honor the fundamental dignity of each team member.

Who Should Read This?

  • Leaders dealing with chronic staff exhaustion or frequent departures
  • Managers building culture in organizations driven by mission and values
  • Senior executives questioning conventional definitions of organizational health

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