Purpose: Celebrate achievements and build momentum

Best timing: Friday afternoons to end the week positively

Team size: Works for any team size

Example prompt: "Share one win from this week - big or small, personal or professional!"

Why it works: Everyone has something positive to share, builds habit of recognising progress

Purpose: Encourage team members to appreciate each other

Best timing: Mid-week (Tuesday/Wednesday) for motivation boost

Team size: Best for teams of 5+ where members interact regularly

Example prompt: "Tag a colleague who's been amazing this week and tell us why!"

Why it works: Builds peer relationships and makes recognition mutual

Purpose: Share positive customer feedback and celebrate impact

Best timing: Weekly or bi-weekly, consistent day

Team size: Any team with customer interaction

Example prompt: "Share customer feedback, a successful resolution, or positive client interaction from this week"

Why it works: Connects work to real impact and builds customer focus

Purpose: Increase transparency and individual accountability

Best timing: Monday morning to start the week with clarity

Team size: Works best with teams under 15 for manageable sharing

Example prompt: "What are your top 3 priorities this week? What support do you need?"

Why it works: Creates alignment and identifies collaboration opportunities

Purpose: Track project advancement and celebrate milestones

Best timing: Weekly for active projects, bi-weekly for longer initiatives

Team size: Project teams of any size

Example prompt: "Share an update on [specific project] - what's progressing well and what's challenging?"

Why it works: Maintains project visibility and enables early problem-solving

Purpose: Share knowledge and celebrate skill growth

Best timing: Monthly to allow time for meaningful learning

Team size: Any size, particularly valuable for growing teams

Example prompt: "What's one new thing you learned this month that could help the team?"

Why it works: Promotes continuous learning and knowledge sharing

Purpose: Build relationships beyond work topics

Best timing: Monthly to avoid overwhelming work focus

Team size: Any size, especially valuable for remote or new teams

Example prompt: "Share something new you've discovered recently - a book, show, hobby, or life hack!"

Why it works: Helps colleagues connect as individuals and find common interests

Purpose: Build personal connections and team culture

Best timing: Weekly or bi-weekly for consistency

Team size: Works well for close-knit teams under 20

Example prompt: "Share a photo of your workspace, pet, or something that made you smile today!"

Why it works: Humanises remote work and creates conversation starters

Purpose: Reinforce company culture and values

Best timing: Bi-weekly to maintain focus without over-emphasis

Team size: Any size, particularly effective for culture building

Example prompt: "Share how you or a colleague demonstrated [specific company value] this week"

Why it works: Makes abstract values concrete and celebrates culture alignment

Pet photos or personal sharing (low-stakes, high engagement)

Simple wins sharing (builds positive momentum)

Introduction-style prompts (helps members get to know each other)

Frequency: Start with bi-weekly to establish habits without overwhelming

Workspace sharing to create virtual office culture

Personal discovery prompts to build relationships

Collaboration celebration to highlight virtual teamwork

Video-friendly prompts that encourage face-to-face interaction

Innovation and improvement sharing to celebrate excellence

Cross-team collaboration highlights to share best practices

Customer impact stories to maintain purpose connection

Knowledge sharing to leverage expertise across the team

Very simple prompts requiring minimal effort

Optional participation to reduce pressure

Manager-led examples to model participation

Celebration of any participation to encourage continued involvement

Goal-setting and priority Boosts to align team focus

Project kickoff celebrations and team introductions

Learning objectives sharing for skill development planning

Achievement celebrations for completed goals

Reflection prompts on lessons learned

Appreciation for extra effort during busy periods

Gratitude and appreciation focused prompts

Personal sharing about traditions or plans

Team memory sharing to build connection

Re-engagement prompts to rebuild momentum

Goal refresh sharing for new focus

Energy and motivation building activities

Begin with one Boost type to establish habits

Choose low-pressure topics initially (wins, appreciation)

Add complexity gradually as team comfort increases

Gather feedback regularly to ensure continued relevance

New teams: Focus on connection and introduction

Established teams: Emphasise performance and innovation

Remote teams: Prioritise personal sharing and culture

Cross-functional teams: Highlight collaboration and shared goals

Rotate Boost types to prevent fatigue

Balance work and personal content for well-rounded engagement

Seasonal adjustments to match team energy and focus

Responsive changes based on team feedback and needs

Limit active Boosts to 1-2 per team to avoid overwhelming

Consider team workload when scheduling frequency

Adjust during busy periods to maintain engagement without adding stress

Plan ahead for holidays and special periods

Simplify prompts and reduce time commitment required

Model participation through manager responses

Adjust timing based on team feedback

Consider if frequency is appropriate for team culture

Vary prompt types and focus areas

Provide specific examples of good responses

Encourage detail and storytelling in prompts

Rotate between different engagement styles

Gather feedback on Boost relevance and timing

Start with less frequent, lower-commitment prompts

Focus on value demonstration rather than participation pressure