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Setting up Boosts For Managers

Schedule regular team engagement and recognition prompts

Tahera Barok McArthur avatar
Written by Tahera Barok McArthur
Updated over a week ago

Boosts helps Managers encourage consistent team engagement by sending scheduled prompts for sharing Moments, celebrating wins, and recognising colleagues.

Note: Setting up Boosts requires Manager permission in Mo.

What Are Boosts?

Boosts are scheduled prompts that:

  • Encourage regular sharing of wins and recognition

  • Build consistent engagement habits in your team

  • Create structured opportunities for team members to celebrate each other

  • Increase visibility of achievements and contributions

  • Foster positive team culture through regular recognition

Common uses include weekly wins sharing, monthly team appreciation, project milestone celebrations, and regular check-ins on progress and achievements.

Boosts Dashboard

The Boosts section shows you 2 types of Boosts that you're involved in:

Boosts you are running

  • You can view and edit your active Boosts

  • Manage existing Boost settings

  • Disable Boosts when needed

Boosts you are tagged in

  • See Boosts you participate in (created by others)


How to Set Up Boosts

Using Boost Templates

Accessing Templates

  1. Click the + Create Boost button on the top right hand corner of the Boost Management page

  2. Browse the available templates from the template library

  3. Preview different options to find the best fit

Template Benefits

  • Pre-written prompts that are proven effective

  • Variety of purposes: team wins, appreciation, project updates, wellness checks

  • Professional wording that encourages participation

  • Tested formats that generate good responses

Customising Templates

All templates can be personalised:

  • Edit the title to match your team's language

  • Modify instructions to fit your specific needs

  • Adjust participant lists for your team

  • Change frequency based on your team's rhythm

  • Adapt tone to match your company culture

Creating a Custom Boost

Step 1: Basic Setup

  1. Click the + Create Boost button on the top right hand corner of the Boost page

  2. Click Create a custom Boost button on the bottom right hand side of the template window

  3. Choose an emoji and colour that fits the theme or tone

  4. Select response type:

    • Writing a full Moment

    • Simply tagging colleagues for quick recognition

Step 2: Add Context and Instructions

  1. Write clear instructions explaining what you want team members to share

  2. Provide examples of good responses if helpful

  3. Set expectations for the type of content you're looking for

  4. Include any specific guidelines relevant to your team

Step 3: Select Participants

Add team members using:

  • Individual search: Type names to find and add specific people

  • Existing Personal Lists: Select from your pre-created contact groups

  • Learn more: See our Personal Lists guide for creating efficient contact groups

Step 4: Set Frequency and Timing

  1. Choose frequency: Weekly, monthly, or custom intervals

  2. Select day of the week for Boost prompts

  3. Set time of day when prompts are sent

  4. Consider team schedules and time zones when setting timing

Step 5: Launch Your Boost

  1. Review all settings to ensure they're correct

  2. Click Create Boost to activate

  3. Your Boost is now live and will send prompts according to your schedule


How Boosts Work for Your Team

Notifications Team Members Receive

Email Notifications:

  • Sent at your scheduled day and time

  • Include the Boost prompt and instructions

  • Provide direct links to respond

  • Clear subject lines identifying the Boost

Push Notifications:

  • Sent through the Mo mobile app

  • Quick alerts for immediate engagement

  • Allow responses directly from mobile devices

Team Response Process

  1. Team members receive the Boost notification

  2. They click to respond directly from the email or app

  3. Create their Moment following the Boost prompt

  4. Moments are automatically tagged with the Boost for easy grouping

Viewing and Managing Boost Responses

Boost Response Feed

Homepage Display:

  • Grouped on everyone's homepage for maximum visibility

  • Easy to find and engage with team responses

  • Encourages additional participation through visible team engagement

Detailed View:

  • Click "View all" to see complete responses

  • Engage with individual Moments through reactions and comments

  • Track participation and team engagement levels

  • Identify trends in team responses and morale

Managing Active Boosts

Editing Your Boosts:

  1. Go to your Boosts tab

  2. Open the Boost you want to modify

  3. Click on the 3 dots and select Edit Boost
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  4. Update any settings: timing, participants, instructions, frequency

  5. Save changes to apply immediately

Monitoring Performance:

  • Review response quality to ensure prompts are effective

  • Adjust timing or frequency based on team feedback

  • Celebrate successful participation to encourage continued engagement

Archive Boosts:

  1. Open the Boost from Your Boosts tab

  2. Click on the 3 dots and select Archive Boost

  3. Confirm the action to prevent accidental deactivation


Best Practices for Effective Boosts

Frequency and Timing

  • Start conservatively: Weekly or bi-weekly rather than daily

  • Consider team workload: Avoid busy periods or deadline weeks

  • Test different times: Find when your team is most likely to engage

  • Be consistent: Regular timing helps build habits

Writing Effective Prompts

  • Edit the Template to make it more specific: "Share a customer win from this week" vs "Share a weekly win"

  • Provide context: Explain why this matters to the team

  • Make it achievable: Don't ask for overly complex responses

  • Keep it positive: Focus on wins, progress, and recognition

Building Engagement

  • Lead by example: Respond to your own Boosts regularly. Check if you have from 'Your Actions' list on the homepage

  • Engage with responses: React and comment on team submissions

  • Recognise participation: Acknowledge active contributors

  • Gather feedback: Ask team members about the Boostseffectiveness

Managing Multiple Boosts

  • Don't overwhelm: Limit to 1-2 active Boosts per team

  • Vary the focus: Alternate between different types of recognition

  • Seasonal adjustments: Adapt frequency during busy periods

  • Archive completed: Disable Boosts that have served their purpose


Troubleshooting Common Issues

Low participation rates:

  • Check timing and frequency settings

  • Review prompt clarity and instructions

  • Gather team feedback on Boost content

  • Consider reducing frequency or adjusting timing

Technical issues:

  • Verify all team members have correct email addresses

  • Check that participants have Mo accounts and access

  • Ensure mobile app users have notifications enabled

  • Contact support for persistent delivery issues

Response quality concerns:

  • Provide clearer examples in Boost instructions

  • Offer guidance on what makes good responses

  • Engage more actively with existing responses

  • Consider using templates with proven effectiveness



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