Why Engagement Drops - and How to Prevent It
Teams often lose momentum after the excitement of launch. That doesn’t mean your rollout failed, it just means people need small, timely prompts to keep engaging.
This guide gives you easy ways to sustain attention and value.
Engagement Rhythm
Step 1: Spark Reflection
Send a nudge to employees: “What’s one thing in your results that surprised you?” - Suggest team leads or managers bring one insight to a stand-up or 1:1
Step 2: Encourage 1:1 Application
Remind managers to check in with: “What attribute have you been working on?” - Offer two conversation prompts to help employees connect results to daily work
Step 3: Highlight Progress and Normalize Pauses
Share anonymized team success stories or examples - Invite people to revisit or update their goals - Send a prompt like: “What’s one thing you do differently since seeing your results?”
Tactics for Low-Lift Engagement:
Calendar Reminders | Pre-schedule reflection prompts or team nudges |
Team Huddles | Use a Develop attribute to frame a short group discussion |
Email Signatures or Slack Tags | Add a monthly prompt or tip for passive exposure |
Goal Refresh Weeks | Designate a week per quarter for people to revisit or reset goals |
Spotting (and Solving) Engagement Drop-Off
Common signs:
No usage past the first login
Managers not referencing results in 1:1s
Goals set but never revisited
Quick fixes:
Highlight “Most Effort” attributes in a coaching moment
Offer 15-minute drop-in office hours
Ask a peer champion to share how they used their results
Consistency Wins!
You don’t need flashy programs. Just simple, repeatable signals that say: “This matters here.”
Let us know if you need templates or help customizing reminders for your team.