Table 1.

Phases, steps, champion tasks, supporting resources and rationale for the steps of the BeUpstanding Champion Toolkit.

Phase and steps		Champion tasks		Supporting resources		Rationale of step
Plan, approximately 1-2 months (variable)
	Step 1: Getting support from management		Make a case for BeUpstanding Formalize management’s commitment in writing		Business case template Sample policy Journey map		To build the business case for running the program and formalize management commitment (if required)
	Step 2: Needs assessment		Conduct a workplace audita Conduct a staff surveya		Staff email templates and posters Links to workplace audit and staff survey Audit report and links to staff survey results		To help the champion: assess their current workplace environment and existing policies and identify available resources and facilities and opportunities to support staff to stand up, sit less and move more. To assess the need for BeUpstanding and provide a baseline to be able to measure any changes arising from the program in terms of staff behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, and health, productivity, and well-being indicators.
	Step 3: Preparing for the program		Create and maintain a support network Hold a well-being committee workshop Hold a staff consultation workshopa Promote BeUpstanding strategiesa		Well-being committee member invitation template/video/staff consultation planning tool BeUpstanding PowerPoint presentation for staff workshop BeUpstanding staff information video Strategy survey and associated poster generation		The well-being committee (recommended 3-6 members, mix of management and general staff, and fortnightly meetings) is intended to provide support to the champion in implementing the BeUpstanding program. The staff consultation workshop (or equivalent) is designed to create ownership of the program and strategies by the workteam and ensure everyone has the same base level of knowledge regarding the benefits of sitting less and moving more. The web-based strategy survey enables data collection of the team strategies chosen and promotional support for these strategies via the generation of a customized poster.
Do, approximately 8 weeks
	Step 4: Putting it into practice		Set an action plan and launch Promote with posters and health informationa Promote with email reminders to staffa Encourage change champions, and celebrate success		Action plan example and template BeUpstanding posters No/low-cost tips and tools Recommended emails and additional email guide/templates Change champion guide		To support champions to put their BeUpstanding strategies into practice through highlighting key activities and people involved, resource requirements, and the program timeline including evaluation tasks and tools. To raise awareness, build culture, and encourage action around standing up, sitting less, and moving more.
Review, approximately 1 month
	Step 5: Evaluation		Do follow-up staff surveya Do program completion surveya Where to from here		Links to follow-up surveys and staff survey results Team performance report and completion certificate		To support the champion and the work team to evaluate and reflect on their progress and plan for sustainability.

^aSteps marked as critical within the toolkit (core components).