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Choosing a Target Behavior
The first step in changing behavior is pinpointing exactly what to change
Choosing a Target Behavior
A good ¡°target behavior¡± meets 5 criteria.
All 5 criteria should be met!
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
2. End-State
3. High-Impact
4. High-Probability
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors
will actually produce / lead directly to the desired outcome
makes a big difference, according to research & experts
target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys
% of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys
Let¡¯s test your understanding.
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
cannot be broken down
further into smaller
behaviors
Kids wash their
hands
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
cannot be broken down
further into smaller
behaviors
Kids wash hands with
soap & running water
before eating
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
2. End-State
will actually produce
the desired outcome
Mothers take bed
nets home
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
2. End-State
will actually produce
the desired outcome
Kids sleep under bed
nets every night
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
3. High-Impact
makes a big difference,
according to research &
experts
Kids drink from the
treated water tank at
school
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
3. High-Impact
makes a big difference,
according to research &
experts
Kids drink more tea
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
4. High-Probability
target audience is likely to
engage in this behavior,
according to similar programs
& surveys
All kids wear
shoes, all the time
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
4. High-Probability
target audience is likely to
engage in this behavior,
according to similar programs
& surveys
Kids swallow de-
worming pills
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
% of target audience that have
adopted the behavior already,
according to observations &
surveys
*2008 UNICEF survey of Kenya Eastern Province Meru South District shows 93% babies breastfed within one day of birth n=252
Mothers breastfeed
babies within first day
of birth
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
% of target audience that have
adopted the behavior already,
according to observations &
surveys
Babies exclusively
breastfed in first 6
months
*2008 UNICEF survey of Kenya Eastern Province Meru South District shows 26% children age 0-5 months exclusively breastfed n=110
5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior
1. Non-Divisible
2. End-State
3. High-Impact
4. High-Probability
5. Level of Penetration 20-80%
cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors
will actually produce / lead directly to the desired outcome
makes a big difference, according to research & experts
target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys
% of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys
YOUR TARGET
BEHAVIOR
Now we can proceed.
Process for Changing Behaviors
1. Evaluate
2. Listen
3. Strategize
4. Creative Design
5. Communicate
Philip Kao
Executive Director
philip@appleseedimpact.org
We are marketers-without-borders for the developing world, and we help local organizations sell their
ideas and solutions to the communities they serve.

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Choosing a Target Behavior by Appleseed

  • 1. Choosing a Target Behavior The first step in changing behavior is pinpointing exactly what to change
  • 2. Choosing a Target Behavior A good ¡°target behavior¡± meets 5 criteria. All 5 criteria should be met!
  • 3. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 1. Non-Divisible 2. End-State 3. High-Impact 4. High-Probability 5. Level of Penetration 20-80% cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors will actually produce / lead directly to the desired outcome makes a big difference, according to research & experts target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys % of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys
  • 4. Let¡¯s test your understanding.
  • 5. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 1. Non-Divisible cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors Kids wash their hands
  • 6. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 1. Non-Divisible cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors Kids wash hands with soap & running water before eating
  • 7. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 2. End-State will actually produce the desired outcome Mothers take bed nets home
  • 8. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 2. End-State will actually produce the desired outcome Kids sleep under bed nets every night
  • 9. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 3. High-Impact makes a big difference, according to research & experts Kids drink from the treated water tank at school
  • 10. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 3. High-Impact makes a big difference, according to research & experts Kids drink more tea
  • 11. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 4. High-Probability target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys All kids wear shoes, all the time
  • 12. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 4. High-Probability target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys Kids swallow de- worming pills
  • 13. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 5. Level of Penetration 20-80% % of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys *2008 UNICEF survey of Kenya Eastern Province Meru South District shows 93% babies breastfed within one day of birth n=252 Mothers breastfeed babies within first day of birth
  • 14. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 5. Level of Penetration 20-80% % of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys Babies exclusively breastfed in first 6 months *2008 UNICEF survey of Kenya Eastern Province Meru South District shows 26% children age 0-5 months exclusively breastfed n=110
  • 15. 5Criteria to Choose a Target Behavior 1. Non-Divisible 2. End-State 3. High-Impact 4. High-Probability 5. Level of Penetration 20-80% cannot be broken down further into smaller behaviors will actually produce / lead directly to the desired outcome makes a big difference, according to research & experts target audience is likely to engage in this behavior, according to similar programs & surveys % of target audience that have adopted the behavior already, according to observations & surveys YOUR TARGET BEHAVIOR
  • 16. Now we can proceed.
  • 17. Process for Changing Behaviors 1. Evaluate 2. Listen 3. Strategize 4. Creative Design 5. Communicate
  • 18. Philip Kao Executive Director philip@appleseedimpact.org We are marketers-without-borders for the developing world, and we help local organizations sell their ideas and solutions to the communities they serve.

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