We've all been there - hosting or attending a live Zoom session where the energy just kind of fizzles out. To make the most impact, especially during Diversity Awareness Workshops, you need to keep your audience engaged and active. Engagement isn’t just about making sure everyone’s awake, it’s about creating a space where ideas and learning can flow. When your audience is engaged, they’ll be more attentive, excited to take part, and they’ll actually retain all the important stuff you’re sharing with them.
Using Magic Maps to Connect Your Global Audience
Start your Diversity Awareness Workshop by using Magic Maps to connect your participants on a global level. Ask everyone 'Where are you joining us from today?' and watch as their locations appear on a world map in real-time. This not only breaks the ice, but it also visually reinforces the diversity of your audience. Plus, getting everyone excited about how they're so connected from all over the world can be a powerful beginning to any diversity discussion. You can also lead with questions like 'Which city holds a special memory for you?' as a way to personalize the experience and draw out unique stories.
Diving Deeper with Opinion Polls
Open up the floor with Opinion Polls by asking open-ended questions like 'What is one thing you'd like to see change in your company's diversity policy?'. This allows participants to voice their authentic opinions, which can then be addressed in breakout sessions or later in the workshop. Facilitators can see which thoughts resonate the most with the group and tailor discussions accordingly. It’s a highly effective way to get raw, real-time data to guide your session’s direction.
Interactive Learning with Power Polls
Power Polls are perfect for engaging your audience around complex topics. During your workshop, ask questions like 'What’s one barrier you feel exists in achieving workplace diversity?'. This can spur further discussion and make sure everyone’s aware that their voice matters. These polls gather instant feedback and show results in real-time, keeping everyone on their toes and invested in the outcomes. Seeing what others think sparks conversations and reflection, deepening the understanding of session topics.
Bringing Fun with the Winner Wheel
A great way to ramp up excitement and participation is by using the Winner Wheel. This feature can be used to randomly select participants to answer questions, share experiences, or win small prizes. For instance, you might say, 'Everyone who participates in this next discussion will have a chance to spin for a prize!' This encourages involvement, making everyone eager to comment and contribute. It can also be a fun way to determine who shares next, keeping the session lively and inclusive as more voices are heard.
Creating a Dynamic Word Cloud with Wonder Words
Capture the essence of your audience’s thoughts by using Wonder Words to generate a live word cloud. A question like 'What does diversity mean to you?' can lead to powerful visual displays of collective thought. As words pop up, the bigger ones show what's resonating widely, giving you a quick glimpse into what's on everyone’s mind. This not only keeps the audience hooked but also makes it easy to circle back to popular ideas or to start new discussions based on what's showing up most in the cloud.
Decision-Making with Choice Circle
Power Polls are perfect for engaging your audience around complex topics. During your workshop, ask questions like 'What’s one barrier you feel exists in achieving workplace diversity?'. This can spur further discussion and make sure everyone’s aware that their voice matters. These polls gather instant feedback and show results in real-time, keeping everyone on their toes and invested in the outcomes. Seeing what others think sparks conversations and reflection, deepening the understanding of session topics.