Hey there, session hosts! Ever found yourself staring at silent webcams during your equity workshop on MS Teams? It's so important to keep things lively and interactive, so your attendees walk away informed and inspired. When you engage your audience, they're not just watching—they're participating, which means better retention and a greater impact. So, let's dive into how you can make that happen!

Bring the World to Your Workshop with Magic Maps

Imagine kicking off your workshop by asking everyone, 'Where's everyone joining us from today?' With Magic Maps, as folks type their locations into the MS Teams chat, watch them pop up real-time on a world map. It's not just cool—it’s a great icebreaker! Ask them about dream cities where they'd like to host their own equity events, or special places significant to their diversity stories. This visual interaction does wonders in connecting participants, setting a welcoming global stage.

Dive Deeper with Opinion Polls

Want to gather more nuanced insights? Open-ended Opinion Polls are your friend. Let participants share which diversity initiatives have had the most impact, or the personal stories that have shaped their understanding of equity. This open platform for feedback fosters a safe space for sharing and learning from each other's experiences, right there within MS Teams.

Gauge the Room with Power Polls

Knowing exactly what your audience thinks can be powerful. Power Polls lets you ask questions and get immediate feedback. Ask about how they identify challenges in diversity at their workplace, or what solutions they find most effective. Not only does this engagement keep them attentive, but it also gives you real-time insights to tailor your content to what matters most to them.

Add a Dash of Fun with Winner Wheel

During your session, you might notice some attendees who are active and others who are more reserved. Throw the Winner Wheel into the mix to shake things up! Want to reward the most insightful comment or just pick someone who’s been active in the chat? Set your criteria and let the wheel choose. It adds that element of surprise and fun. Plus, the chance to win something motivates everyone to participate and keeps your session vibrant!

Capture Perspectives with Wonder Words

To truly get a feel of your audience's mindset, use Wonder Words to create real-time word clouds. Ask them to quickly sum up their thoughts on equity in one word, or name a leader in diversity they admire. The most common answers grow larger on the screen, literally showing you what’s on everyone’s mind. This not only sparks conversations but creates a living, breathing reflection of your group's values.

Decisions Made Easy with Choice Circle

Knowing exactly what your audience thinks can be powerful. Power Polls lets you ask questions and get immediate feedback. Ask about how they identify challenges in diversity at their workplace, or what solutions they find most effective. Not only does this engagement keep them attentive, but it also gives you real-time insights to tailor your content to what matters most to them.