What to Know

A few helpers, not a committee

You are looking for two to four people. That is enough to spread the load and still stay simple to organize. This is not a formal committee with bylaws and long meetings. It is a small handful of willing colleagues who like this work and want to help make the healthy choice the easier choice in your building.

Who to ask

Start with the people who already lean this way. You probably know who they are.

• An enthusiastic colleague who already talks about wellness, movement, or feeling good at work.
• Someone already running something (a walking group, a staff potluck, a bulletin board) who is comfortable rallying people.
• An admin ally (a front-office staffer, an assistant, a secretary) who knows the calendar, the building, and how to get a message out.

Keep roles simple and small

Give each person one small piece rather than a big open-ended job. One person spreads the word. One person helps at events. One person keeps an eye on the calendar. Small, clear roles are easy to hold onto and easy to hand off later.

Meet briefly and rarely

Your team does not need to meet often. A quick fifteen-minute check-in once a month is plenty, or even a short message thread. Respect everyone's time, including your own. If there is already a group that meets in your building, fold this into their agenda instead of starting a new meeting.

Share the load and the credit

When something goes well, say who helped and thank them by name in front of others. People stay when they feel useful and appreciated. Passing the credit around is how a one-person effort turns into something the building owns together.

New to the role? Your INtegrate Champion Manual is your complete guide. Keep it handy.