Hey there, live session host! We all know the struggle of keeping an audience engaged during an online training session — especially in MS Teams. But trust me, keeping your sales team engaged in these sessions is super important. If your team misses something crucial during a training session, it could cost the company a lot in sales. That's why engaging your team and making sure they remember what they learn is key to succeeding in the automotive sales industry. Let's make sure no one's dozing off or clicking around on Facebook while you're trying to teach them something vital!

Get Geographical with Magic Maps

Let's kick things off with Magic Maps! When you're hosting a sales training session, it’s a great idea to start with something lighter to break the ice. Magic Maps can do this by asking your team where they’re joining you from. This not only warms things up but can highlight the diversity within your team. You could ask, 'What city are you most looking forward to visiting for a sales conference next year?' or 'Which place would you love to explore to understand automotive trends better?' This not only gets everyone chatting, but also visualizes responses on a live map, making it relatable and interactive.

Express Yourself with Opinion Polls

Sometimes, it's all about personal opinion and there's no right or wrong answer. Open-ended Opinion Polls can be a game changer here. Use it to ask questions like 'What's one challenge you face when selling to first-time car buyers?' or 'Share your thoughts on what makes our brand stand out.' Participants can type in their responses, and you can all watch as the answers start populating, creating a sense of collaboration and shared learning. It's a great way to gather diverse perspectives and discuss them collectively.

Power-Up Your Training with Live Polls

Want to know what your team thinks about the latest automotive buying trends? Power Polls is your friend. Launch a poll asking, 'Which sales technique has worked best for you this quarter?' or 'How confident do you feel about our new electric vehicle lineup?' Seeing those results live not only generates insight but also encourages everyone to weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, it gives you a pulse on where your team stands, helping guide the session topics and discussions based on real-time feedback.

Spin Up Some Fun with Winner Wheel

As your sales training session moves along, you might notice some folks hanging back and not really participating. StreamAlive's Winner Wheel can fix that! Consider using it as a fun way to reward engagement during your presentation. For example, every time someone answers a question or makes a valuable contribution, their name goes into the wheel and you can spin it to pick a winner for a small prize. Whether it’s a free coffee, a training course voucher, or simply bragging rights, it encourages everyone to jump in more. It makes the session more interactive, keeping your trainees on their toes!

Give Voice to Your Crowd with Wonder Words

A super engaging way to sum up thoughts during your session is with a word cloud. Wonder Words captures everyone's input and visualizes it in real-time. Ask something like 'What's the buzzword in sales right now that caught your attention?' or 'Name one quality every great salesperson needs.' As your team comments, the popular responses become prominent in the word cloud. It's a fast-track way of visualizing common responses and really engaging everyone in the room. It not only gets everyone talking but also seeing their words come to life on screen.

Let the Choice Circle Decide

Want to know what your team thinks about the latest automotive buying trends? Power Polls is your friend. Launch a poll asking, 'Which sales technique has worked best for you this quarter?' or 'How confident do you feel about our new electric vehicle lineup?' Seeing those results live not only generates insight but also encourages everyone to weigh in with their thoughts. Plus, it gives you a pulse on where your team stands, helping guide the session topics and discussions based on real-time feedback.