6 similarities of organizations with high participation

Hello Axonify Community,

Let’s start 2025 off with strong participation. We’re diving into some of our recent Axonify Award nominations to share 6 similarities customers who have high engagement within Axonify have. Here they are.

They remove barriers to entry. 
Easy access is paramount for driving Axonify engagement. Our award-nominated customers prioritize removing barriers by integrating Axonify with existing workflows and devices. This includes using devices already in use (like Zebra devices), supporting BYOD/CYOD policies, offering dedicated devices or workstations, and, importantly, ensuring employees have sufficient time during their shifts to complete training.

They drive friendly competition.
Axonify's built-in gamification, like games and leaderboards, is a great starting point for driving participation. However, our award nominees take competition to the next level. They use a variety of approaches, from monthly competitions and points-based systems tied to training and performance, to annual programs like the "Super Learner of the Year" award, which boosted participation by 29% for one customer. This emphasis on healthy competition is a common thread.

They create relevant and engaging content.
Stale training content often leads to low participation.  Our award nominees understand this and a common theme was not only keeping Axonify content fresh and regularly updated, but also tailored to specific roles, locations, and directly connected to business objectives. This demonstrates the training's value to employees. One nominee even creates engaging, in-house product and safety videos by leveraging their own team's expertise. Looking for more inspiration on learning content? Check out some of your fellow customers sharing their tips here. 

They foster two-way communication. 
Keeping Axonify top-of-mind is just one piece of the puzzle. Our award nominees prioritize two-way communication, not just announcements. They use email updates, team meetings, and dedicated Axonify events to share information and gather feedback. Regular surveys are a key tool for gathering insights on content, features, and the overall Axonify experience, which they then use to create a better experience for everyone.

They have strong leadership buy-in.
When leaders actively participate, promote Axonify, discuss their own learning experiences, and emphasize its importance, it sets a positive example. One customer states that their leaders are among the top 5 on their leaderboard and lead by example by discussing their Axonify learning during store visits, which helps emphasize its importance. 

They lean into data.
Customers who have high participation in Axonify also state that they leverage reporting extensively on a regular basis, tracking key metrics like participation, frequency, knowledge growth and more. You can’t improve what you don’t measure. One customer nominee shared how they use this data to fuel friendly competition among different locations and business units by discussing these data points on leadership calls and recognizing the teams that are hitting their benchmarks.

If you’re looking for more ways to drive participation in Axonify, check out your peers talking about how they drive participation in their organizations here.

Did your participation drivers make our list? What did we miss?