Behaviour Change Strategy: Alert

Want to get people to sit up and start quickly?

Do you see opportunities slipping because people don’t realise their actions matter? Are you trying to get quicker responses or better decisions from your team, leaders or users? Do you need a simple way to show everyone the effects of what they do?

Explore the Alert strategy, designed to make everyone more aware and responsive. It’s great for anyone who needs to see quick, positive changes in behaviour at work, within your projects and life.

Here’s how you can start:

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Get everyone moving quickly

Encourage people to start tasks and make decisions right away

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Motivation Spark
Motivation Spark

Ignite motivation with urgent, relevant, and emotional prompts.

Action Aids
Action Aids

Equip, enable, and empower—every step of the way.

Go Prompt
Go Prompt

Seize the moment with reminders that prompt action when people are most ready.

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Keep an eye on progress

Help people see and understand the results of their work every day.

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Show Progress
Show Progress

Track people’s journey, celebrate every step.

Display Status
Display Status

Connect people’s achievements with their personal development and social status.

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Offer feedback that guides and improves

Help people adjust their actions based on helpful feedback.

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Collaborative Feedback
Collaborative Feedback

Build momentum by shaping feedback together.

Feedback Loops
Feedback Loops

Help control the rate of change. Positive feedback speeds it up and negative feedback slows it down.

Individualised Feedback
Individualised Feedback

Craft feedback that resonates personally.

Low Cost Feedback
Low Cost Feedback

Make feedback easy to use and act upon.

Timely Feedback
Timely Feedback

Give feedback at just the right time.

How Alert
changes behaviour

  • Increasing Awareness: The Alert strategy helps people become more conscious of their actions and the reasons behind them. This heightened awareness can lead to more thoughtful decision-making and a greater likelihood of adopting new behaviours.

  • Enhancing Accountability: By providing feedback on individuals' behaviours, the Alert strategy encourages self-reflection and accountability. When people are aware of their actions and the consequences of those actions, they are more likely to take responsibility for their behaviour.

  • Facilitating Behaviour Adjustment: It supports behaviour change by helping individuals identify areas for improvement, set realistic goals, and monitor their progress. These tools enable people to make necessary adjustments and stay committed to achieving their objectives.

When using Alert, avoid…

Too Much too Often

Presenting too many prompts at once can overwhelm people, making it difficult for them to process and act on the insights provided. Keep the Alert strategy concise and focused to maximise its impact.

Overemphasis on Negative Feedback

While it's important to highlight areas for improvement, focusing solely on negative feedback can be demotivating. Balance the Alert strategy with positive reinforcement and encouragement to maintain motivation and engagement.