Hey there! So, you're gearing up for your company's big anniversary bash on MS Teams and want to keep your whole team excited and engaged, right? Well, let’s face it, if your team members are just sitting back in their chairs, staring at their screens, you might as well not bother. Engaging your team is key—not only does it make your session lively, but it also ensures everyone feels part of the celebration, remembers details better, and just has a way better time. Let’s jump into some cool tools that you can use to get your team talking and having fun!

Kick Off with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is a fantastic way to start your MS Teams celebration. It’s always fun knowing where everyone’s logging in from, especially in a big diverse company. You can ask your colleagues, 'Where are you tuning in from today for our anniversary bash?' It gives everyone a chance to shout out their locations and see them pop up on a global map. Plus, it’s a great segue into maybe asking about dream holiday spots, like 'If you could celebrate our next anniversary anywhere in the world, where would it be?' or 'What’s a city you visited that holds unforgettable memories?' This not only gets folks talking but also lets them share personal stories, fostering connection even through a virtual screen.

Open Up Discussions with Opinion Polls

Use Opinion Polls to dive a little deeper into what everyone thinks. Think of questions like 'What's one thing you love most about working here?' or 'Share a memorable moment from past anniversaries.' Everyone can start typing away their answers, and the results will just appear, showing the diverse opinions and thoughts across your team. It’s a great way to highlight common sentiments and unique stories within the team, adding a personal touch to your celebration.

Get Real-time Feedback with Power Polls

Use Power Polls during your celebration to keep things lively and interactive. During your MS Teams session, you can ask questions like 'Which of our milestones over the past year are you most proud of?' or 'What team activity would you love to do next anniversary?' It’s fun because your folks see the poll results popping up in real-time, and it sparks lots of conversations around what's trending and what people truly appreciate. Just pop your questions in and let those Power Polls stir up some honest and fun feedback from your team.

Keep Things Fun with the Winner Wheel

Who doesn't like winning prizes, right? The Winner Wheel on MS Teams is a fun way to keep everyone motivated and tuned in during the event. You can run quick contests throughout the session, where folks need to make comments in the chat at different segments—like when you’re sharing company milestones or during the employee recognition piece. Pop their names on the Winner Wheel and let it pick a lucky winner live! You might also set criteria like 'most creative comment in the last segment' or 'who shared the funniest memory of our past events'. It keeps everyone on their toes and eager to participate in chat activities.

Capture Thoughts with Wonder Words

Wrapping up your session with Wonder Words can really hit home the highlights. For example, you could ask, 'What one word comes to mind when you think of our company anniversary?' or 'What are you most grateful for at work this year?' As phrases and words get entered, they'll appear visually pleasing in real-time, changing dynamically as more answers pop in. Bigger words show more popular responses, giving everyone a quick visual on what stands out. It’s an interactive way to sum up the vibe of the whole celebration and leave everyone with a positive takeaway.

Decide Creatively with Choice Circle

Use Power Polls during your celebration to keep things lively and interactive. During your MS Teams session, you can ask questions like 'Which of our milestones over the past year are you most proud of?' or 'What team activity would you love to do next anniversary?' It’s fun because your folks see the poll results popping up in real-time, and it sparks lots of conversations around what's trending and what people truly appreciate. Just pop your questions in and let those Power Polls stir up some honest and fun feedback from your team.