{"id":14775,"date":"2025-03-27T10:09:05","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T10:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steppi.com\/?p=14775"},"modified":"2025-06-05T08:18:05","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T08:18:05","slug":"steppis-guide-to-teams-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/steppi.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/27\/steppis-guide-to-teams-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"STEPPI\u2019s Guide to a Teams Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14775\" class=\"elementor elementor-14775\">\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-35f05f3d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"35f05f3d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-303cbd01\" data-id=\"303cbd01\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ae71c8 ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"8ae71c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_photomorph_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/steppi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2391397541.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-14780\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/steppi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2391397541.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/steppi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2391397541-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/steppi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2391397541-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/steppi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/shutterstock_2391397541-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca5bc12 ob-harakiri-inherit ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ca5bc12\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_use_harakiri&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_harakiri_writing_mode&quot;:&quot;inherit&quot;,&quot;_ob_postman_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STEPPI\u2019s Guide to a Teams Challenge<\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">A team steps challenge is a great way to bring people together, encourage movement, and promote well-being in the workplace. Whether you\u2019re organizing a company-wide challenge or a department-based competition, STEPPI makes it simple to create, manage, and track team challenges. Here\u2019s everything you need to know to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Why Run a Team Steps Challenge?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">A team challenge helps build a culture of movement while strengthening teamwork and engagement. By working towards a shared goal, participants feel more connected and motivated to stay active. Team challenges are also:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Inclusive<\/strong> \u2013 Everyone can participate at their own pace.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Engaging<\/strong> \u2013 Encourages collaboration and friendly competition.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Flexible<\/strong> \u2013 Teams can be organized by department, location, or at random.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Motivational<\/strong> \u2013 Collective progress keeps participants accountable.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>How to Set Up a Team Steps Challenge in STEPPI<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>1. Define Your Challenge Type<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Choose the format that best fits your organization:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Total Team Steps<\/strong> \u2013 Teams work together to reach a set step goal.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Daily Average Steps<\/strong> \u2013 Teams compete based on their average daily steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Race to a Destination<\/strong> \u2013 Teams move along a virtual map by accumulating steps.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>2. Organize Your Teams<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">You can assign teams based on any customization you prefer, here are some examples:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Departments or office building locations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Countries or regions like UAE, Qatar, Egypt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">A mix of different activity levels<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Random selection for cross-team collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>3. Set a Challenge Duration<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Most team challenges run for 2 to 6 weeks, allowing enough time for participants to build momentum and maintain engagement. Challenge lengths are decided during the planning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>4. Track Progress on the STEPPI Dashboard<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Admins can monitor team rankings, adjust participant data if needed, and send notifications to encourage engagement. Employees can see their team\u2019s progress in real time, keeping them motivated.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>5. Encourage Participation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Send regular updates with leaderboards and milestone achievements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Use the in-app messaging feature to send reminders and encouragement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Recognize top-performing teams and individuals to keep motivation high.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>6. Celebrate Success<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">At the end of the challenge, highlight team achievements through announcements, certificates, or a virtual wrap-up event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Make Your Challenge a Success<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --><\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Keep it simple<\/strong> \u2013 A clear goal and easy participation process ensure higher engagement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Promote teamwork<\/strong> \u2013 Encourage teams to support and motivate each other.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Adapt the challenge<\/strong> \u2013 Make adjustments to suit your organization\u2019s needs, whether it\u2019s setting different goals or introducing themed weeks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><!-- \/wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #003300;\">With STEPPI, running a team steps challenge is easy, effective, and rewarding. Get started today and help your teams move more, together.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"ob-is-breaking-bad elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44544d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44544d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_use_it&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_bbad_sssic_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_glider_is_slider&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3177888\" data-id=\"3177888\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_bbad_is_stalker&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_teleporter_use&quot;:false,&quot;_ob_column_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_column_has_pseudo&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-913f874 elementor-align-center ob-has-background-overlay elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"913f874\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ob_butterbutton_use_it&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_perspektive_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_poopart_use&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;_ob_shadough_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_allow_hoveranimator&quot;:&quot;no&quot;,&quot;_ob_widget_stalker_use&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.monday.com\/forms\/b5c72cd5ba091b7a0389ef7409b8abac?r=use1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">   Request a Call with a STEPPI Challenge Expert<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>STEPPI\u2019s Guide to a Teams Challenge A team steps challenge is a great way to bring people together, encourage movement, and promote well-being in the workplace. Whether you\u2019re organizing a company-wide challenge or a department-based competition, STEPPI makes it simple to create, manage, and track team challenges. 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