Hey there, live session hosts! We all know how crucial it is to keep our audience engaged, right? Especially when we're talking about sales training for manufacturing companies. Missing out on key information during training could mean costly mistakes down the line. But, fear not! Increasing engagement and knowledge retention isn't just important, it's possible—and with MS Teams and StreamAlive, it's easier than you think. Let's dive into how you can make your next session a hit!
Make a Connection with Magic Maps
Magic Maps is a fantastic way to kick off your training. Start by asking your participants, 'Where in the world are you tuning in from?' As they type in their locations into the MS Teams chat, StreamAlive's Magic Maps will display a real-time map showing everyone's spot on the globe. It’s not just a great icebreaker; it gives people a sense of belonging seeing their location pop up. Now, what about asking, 'What's your dream destination for a sales conference?' or 'Which manufacturing hub would you love to visit?' These questions help break the ice and get those sales folks talking, making everyone feel part of the team.
Dive Deeper with Opinion Polls
When you're aiming for more detailed feedback, Opinion Polls are your best friend. Want to know what sales tactics are resonating? Ask 'What's one technique you find most challenging?' or 'Which new market should our team target next?' Let everyone freely type their thoughts into the MS Teams chat, and StreamAlive collects these anonymously to ensure openness. It’s a great way to identify trends in thought and address any sticking points they may have particularly about overcoming objections in sales.
Use Power Polls to Gauge Opinions
Let's talk Power Polls—your go-to for real-time feedback! Midway through the session, ask your audience what they think about a particular sales approach or the features of a new tool you're discussing. This can be a quick 'Which feature do you find most beneficial?' with options listed. See immediate results and adjust your focus! Or how about setting one up for deciding the break-time length? It's interactive, keeps people engaged, and shows that you value their input.
Get Everyone Talking with Winner Wheel
Alright, Imagine your session is rolling, but only a few are chatting, right? That’s where Winner Wheel comes in! This feature is perfect for perking up those quiet ones in their home office. How about letting the wheel pick a winner from those who actively drop comments or questions during a product demo section? Or, perhaps use it after a heavy chunk of training to reward someone for keeping up participation. And why not toss in a little fun by letting the Winner Wheel decide your next giveaway winner? You’ll surely see those chat numbers go up as everyone wants a piece of the action.
Capture Thoughts with Wonder Words
Ever wonder what's really on your trainees' minds? Get your answers with Wonder Words—a feature that creates word clouds from live chat. Use this at the end of a session to capture their main takeaways or thoughts on workshop topics. Prompt them with, 'What’s the one word that describes today’s session?' or 'Name one tactic you'll try right away.' Seeing a visual representation of their thoughts can spark discussions and provide instant feedback on the session's impact. Plus, it’s neat to see which words pop bigger as more people echo the same thoughts—it might be 'important', 'challenging', or even 'inspiring'! You can even clean up the results by filtering out irrelevant words to keep it focused.
Let Choice Circle Make Decisions Fun
Let's talk Power Polls—your go-to for real-time feedback! Midway through the session, ask your audience what they think about a particular sales approach or the features of a new tool you're discussing. This can be a quick 'Which feature do you find most beneficial?' with options listed. See immediate results and adjust your focus! Or how about setting one up for deciding the break-time length? It's interactive, keeps people engaged, and shows that you value their input.