Hey there! If you've ever hosted a Recognition and Rewards session on Google Meet, you know how crucial it is to keep your audience engaged. Not only does it make the session more enjoyable for everyone, but it also helps attendees remember key takeaways and feel valued. When people engage, they're more likely to be attentive, and that means they'll leave the session with all the important nuggets of information you want them to remember. So, let's dive into some cool ways you can boost interaction and engagement in your next session!

Put Your Audience on the Map with Magic Maps

One of the first things you usually ask in a Google Meet session is, 'Where's everyone joining us from today?' Magic Maps makes this way more fun by plotting everyone's answers on a real-time world map. In a Recognition and Rewards session, try kicking things off by asking attendees to share the location that holds their favorite work memories or the city they'd love to explore if they were rewarded with a travel voucher. This warms everyone up and makes them feel included right off the bat. Plus, watching the map fill out with clustered locations is just super cool!

Gather More Insight with Opinion Polls

When you want to dive deeper into your audience's thoughts, Opinion Polls are the way to go. You could ask open-ended questions like, 'What does recognition at work mean to you?' or 'How can we improve our rewards program?' This not only lets you collect a wide range of thoughts but also shows your audience that their opinions matter. It's a great way to encourage participation and make attendees feel heard, making your session more engaging and meaningful.

Power-Up Your Session with Live Polls

Live Polls are a game changer when you want immediate feedback or to make your attendees feel like their opinions truly matter. During your Recognition and Rewards session, ask questions like, 'What's the best part of our rewards program?' or 'Which perks do you want to see more of?' This not only keeps your audience engaged but also gives you valuable insights into what they value most. Plus, seeing their opinions in real-time can spark lively discussions and interactions.

Spin to Win with the Winner Wheel

In any Recognition and Rewards session, you want everyone involved and excited. The Winner Wheel is a fantastic way to inject some energy into the session. You can use it to randomly select a 'Participant of the Day' from those who have posted meaningful comments or insights in the chat. Or, maybe use it to randomly choose someone for a special recognition prize. It adds an element of surprise and keeps everyone on the edge of their seat, eagerly waiting to see who wins.

Capture Thoughts with Wonder Words

Wonder Words is fantastic for showcasing the collective vibe of your session in an instant. Encourage your attendees to throw in their thoughts about recognition and rewards by asking them questions like, 'In one word, how does being recognized make you feel?' or 'What's one reward you'd love to see?' As they type in their responses, a word cloud will start to form, highlighting the most common responses. It's visually engaging and gives everyone a sense of belonging and shared experience.

Decide with Ease using the Choice Circle

Live Polls are a game changer when you want immediate feedback or to make your attendees feel like their opinions truly matter. During your Recognition and Rewards session, ask questions like, 'What's the best part of our rewards program?' or 'Which perks do you want to see more of?' This not only keeps your audience engaged but also gives you valuable insights into what they value most. Plus, seeing their opinions in real-time can spark lively discussions and interactions.