You have decided to launch a FeelGoodFellows experience for your teams, congratulations! To ensure that this adventure meets your expectations and those of your collaborators, here are some rules we invite you to follow.
These golden rules will help you maximize the impact of this initiative and make it a memorable moment for all participants.
The 10 Golden Rules:
1. Gain support and buy-in from management
The active support of managers is an essential key to success. Encourage them to participate in the challenges themselves and promote the experience to their teams. Their involvement will send a strong and motivating signal to the entire organization.
2. Encourage participation at all hierarchical levels
The FeelGoodFellows experience is designed to bring all collaborators closer together. Ensure that the teams include participants from all hierarchical levels to foster enriching exchanges and a real collaborative dynamic.
3. Communicate and tease effectively before the launch
Good teasing sets the stage and creates enthusiastic anticipation! Here are a few key elements to include in your communication:
- Important dates: announce the start and end of the experience, as well as the date of the rewards ceremony.
- What they can win: highlight the types of rewards and benefits for the participants.
- How it works: briefly present the principle of the quests and the course of the experience without giving away too much, to maintain suspense.
4. Explain the purpose of the initiative and the framework for participation
Take the time to clearly explain the objectives of the initiative: strengthen cohesion, stimulate creativity, or address topics such as inclusion and CSR. Also mention that the experience is designed to be flexible and adapt to the pace of the collaborators:
💡 Tip: Encourage them to participate during break times (coffee, lunch) to preserve their daily organization while enjoying the experience.
💡 Tip: Encourage them to participate during break times (coffee, lunch) to preserve their daily organization while enjoying the experience.
5. Define motivating and varied rewards
Well-thought-out rewards increase engagement 🎁! Here are some suggestions:
- Classic rewards: gifts, vouchers, or special activities.
- Recognition awards: an item in the internal newsletter, a framed photo of the winning team displayed in the office, or a highlight during an internal event.
It is of course possible, at the end of the experience, to reward original categories: the funniest quest, the most creative achievement, or the most supportive team.
6. Plan a rewards ceremony and a collective debrief
From the start, prepare a moment to celebrate the end of the experience and share the results 🎉! This moment will allow you to value the efforts of the participants, recognize the winners 🏆, and gather lessons for the future.
7. Involve middle management
Middle management plays a key role in the success of the experience. Why not send them a specific communication to explain the "why" of the initiative and give them the necessary tools to actively support the project? Ensure they relay a clear and motivating message to their teams.
8. Foster exchanges and internal communication
The FeelGoodFellows platform includes communication tools to connect your teams during the experience. Additionally, feel free to encourage participants to create their own channels (like a WhatsApp or Slack group) to facilitate exchanges among teammates throughout the competition; after all, the goal is to strengthen bonds 😉.
9. Track performances transparently
One of the strengths of the FeelGoodFellows platform is that it allows each collaborator to track the progress of the experience through a detailed dashboard 📈. Don’t hesitate to remind them if necessary. This provides a professional and motivating view of performances while allowing teams to adjust their efforts in real time.
10. Prepare for the next steps of the experience
Once the experience is over, think about how to valorize the collected content (photos, videos, ideas from quests) to integrate it into your internal communications or create projects that build on the foundations laid by the initiative.
Conclusion
By following these golden rules, you will give your FeelGoodFellows experience every chance of being a true success! 🥳🚀✨ Your commitment to preparation and communication will contribute to making this initiative a memorable moment for your teams.
If you have any questions or need additional support, our team is here for you! 🤝
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