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Video: Make Behavior Change Fun
On 5th November, 2009 | Thursday

 

Another great way to influence people’s behavior – make it fun!

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In addition to the fun factor, I think this video illustrates another powerful point.  People are curious.  In Made to Stick, Chip and Dan Heath demonstrate how powerful it can be to start a talk or a class by using a question or a mystery:

For our idea to endure, we must generate interest and curiosity. How do you keep students engaged during the forty eighth history class of the year? We can engage people’s curiosity over a long period of time by systematically “opening gaps” in their knowledge — and then filling those gaps.

Today’s takeaway:  Are you leveraging fun and curiosity to interest people in your change effort?

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