Let's face it, keeping people engaged during a live session on Zoom, especially during those Recognition and Rewards Sessions, can be a bit of a challenge. But when you get it right, not only does everyone feel more connected, but they also leave the session having actually remembered something valuable. Engaging your audience means more fun, more participation, and a session where people are hanging onto every word—basically a live session host's dream!

Engage with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is like taking your Zoom audience on a little world tour right from their own home. It’s super simple; just ask your audience where they’re tuning in from, and boom, their locations pop up on the map! For Recognition and Rewards Sessions, kick things off by asking, 'Where in the world are you joining our team celebration from?' Or maybe, 'What city holds your best work memory?' It sets the stage for a globally connected vibe that people love being part of. It’s a great icebreaker, and it highlights the diversity within your team at a glance.

Open Up with Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls give your audience the freedom to express themselves without restrictions. For example, ask something like, 'What personal goal did you achieve this year at work?' or 'What reward motivates you the most?' Attendees can type their answers, which get picked up in real time. This platform lets their opinions shine and adds a personal touch to your session. People love feeling heard, and opinion polls help reinforce that.

Get Real with Power Polls

Power Polls are a surefire way to keep everyone awake and at the edge of their seats during your session. Use them to ask, 'What's everyone’s favorite achievement from this year?' or 'Which team should we recognize first?' You can set specific options, and the live results make it real-time and fun to watch. Power Polls ensure everyone feels like their opinion is valued, and it provides a quick tempo to keep your session lively!

Energize with Winner Wheel

If some attendees are a bit shy to speak up, the Winner Wheel can bring out their competitive fun side. Encourage interaction by saying, 'Comment a positive work memory, and see if the Winner Wheel picks you for a surprise prize!' You could use it to reward those who have the most participation too. Pick someone at random from those who've been engaging the most, or choose someone who's been quietly following along—as long as they've participated. It adds a twist of excitement and gives them a reason to chat more instead of just lurking.

Create Buzz with Wonder Words

Wonder Words is perfect for wrapping up themes and getting a visual feel for the session. Throughout your Recognition and Rewards session, ask the audience for key takeaways with questions like, 'Summarize your year in one word,' or 'What’s one word that describes our team spirit?' As responses buzz in, they form a word cloud in real-time, showcasing the most common sentiments. Not only does it look cool, but it also creates a buzz and shared language that could resonate beyond the session itself.

Decide with Choice Circle

Power Polls are a surefire way to keep everyone awake and at the edge of their seats during your session. Use them to ask, 'What's everyone’s favorite achievement from this year?' or 'Which team should we recognize first?' You can set specific options, and the live results make it real-time and fun to watch. Power Polls ensure everyone feels like their opinion is valued, and it provides a quick tempo to keep your session lively!