Creating challenges
How to write and publish a custom challenge that your pack will actually complete.
Challenges are the primary engagement mechanic between check-ins. Well-written challenges drive habit formation; vague ones get ignored.
Creating a challenge
- 1Go to /admin/challenges → "New challenge."
- 2Write the challenge title (max 60 characters — be specific).
- 3Write the brief (what to do, how, and why it matters — 2–3 sentences max).
- 4Choose the pillar.
- 5Set the spark value (10–50 sparks is the normal range).
- 6Set the expiry (weekly is standard).
- 7Publish.
Anatomy of a great challenge
Bad: "Connect with a teammate this week." Good: "Send one recognition this week to someone whose quiet work often goes unnoticed. Name the trait and the impact."
The specificity is what makes it completable. Vague challenges get deferred indefinitely.
Spark value calibration
- 10–15 sparks → quick (under 5 minutes)
- 20–30 sparks → medium (one intentional action)
- 40–50 sparks → hard or high-impact (requires real effort or vulnerability)
Top tips
Make the most of this feature
- 1
Write challenges in second person ('Send one recognition...') not third person — it's more direct.
- 2
Review challenge completion rates in /admin/challenges — low completion usually means the brief was too vague.
- 3
During Wolf Mode weeks, set at least one challenge aligned to the active pillar for double sparks.
Keep reading
Setting Wolf Mode
One pillar. One week. The pack rallies behind it. Match-pillar challenges earn double sparks.
Running a pulse survey
One question, one tap, live in 60 seconds — here's how to write one that gets honest answers.
How do I invite my pack?
Share the 6-digit join code from your admin home page. No email blast required.
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