DOs

Provide positive feedback for a specific task

Give people a choice for the form their feedback is provided in

Provide opportunities for self direction

Do encourage people to build relationships with those that have a positive influence on them

DON’Ts

Provide the same generic messages – users will become blind to the message

Provide extrinsic rewards

Instill a sense of competitive pressure

Don’t nudge people to form bonds with those that will drive them to adopt negative behaviors

Author(s)
Lucas Colusso

Ph.D. Candidate