Alright folks, let's dive into something super important for your live sessions on MS Teams: engagement. You see, when you're leading a sales training, especially for those hardworking folks in construction, keeping everyone engaged isn't just a nice-to-have—it's essential. If your team misses key info during the session, it could cost big time in real sales. So, yeah, keeping the audience glued to the screen matters, and that's exactly why we're exploring StreamAlive’s cool features to make your sales trainings super interactive and fun.
Make Connections with Magic Maps
Kick off your MS Teams live session with Magic Maps and immediately grab everyone's attention. Imagine your sales reps sharing where they're logging in from or maybe the location of the last big construction project they worked on. It's a fantastic icebreaker; plus, seeing those dots pop up on a real-time map gets everyone feeling part of a bigger team. Another great touch? Ask everyone where they’d love their next project site to be—maybe a dream location to work from! The visual display adds excitement and promotes a sense of global unity right from the start.

Explore Ideas with Open-Ended Polls
When it’s time to gather some creative feedback, Open-Ended Polls are your best friend. Get a sense of what challenges reps face during fieldwork or collect fresh ideas for improving sales tactics. Encourage them to share opinions on new product lines or insights on competitor strategies. This feature allows reps to express in their own words, making the discussion rich and inclusive, ultimately aligning everyone with the session's objectives.
Gauge Understanding with Power Polls
Engage your audience and check understanding with Power Polls. Want to see how familiar your reps are with a new sales technique or product feature? Run a quick poll to assess their knowledge. You could also poll them on how confident they feel about gearing up for an upcoming pitch. The instant results encourage reps to actively participate and reflect on their learning, ensuring they are digesting the right information crucial for your company’s success.

Keep Them Talking with the Winner Wheel
Ever have a session go quiet all of a sudden? Bring in the Winner Wheel to boost participation. This is like the secret sauce to keeping the chat buzzing. You could use it to reward the rep who shares the best sales tip of the session or celebrate the team member who’s participated most in the chat. It’s also perfect for spontaneous giveaways, like a new work gadget for those actively commenting—it adds a fun twist to the training while encouraging interaction.

Visualize Feedback with Wonder Words
Make your session more visually engaging by using Wonder Words. As your team throws words into the chat about what they think of the latest sales strategy, real-time word clouds appear. Words like 'effective', 'challenging', or 'innovative' will stand out, sparking discussions and keeping everyone engaged. It’s also a creative way to brainstorm solutions to common sales hurdles they might face on construction sites. This feature not only keeps the session lively but also helps gauge immediate reactions and find common grounds.

Decide Creatively with Choice Circle
Engage your audience and check understanding with Power Polls. Want to see how familiar your reps are with a new sales technique or product feature? Run a quick poll to assess their knowledge. You could also poll them on how confident they feel about gearing up for an upcoming pitch. The instant results encourage reps to actively participate and reflect on their learning, ensuring they are digesting the right information crucial for your company’s success.