Let's talk about why keeping your audience engaged during a live session is a big deal. When you're running a sales training on MS Teams, you want your team not only present but also absorbing and remembering the important stuff. Because let's be real, if they miss out on details, it can really cost the company! So, making sure your audience is tuned in and participating actively can make your training much more impactful, boosting their knowledge retention and, in turn, benefiting your sales outcomes.

Engage with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is a great way to kick off your session with an energetic start. Ask your audience, 'Where in the world are you joining us from today?' and watch how StreamAlive paints a real-time map of your participants’ locations. It’s a simple way to create an immediate connection with your team, making everyone feel seen. For example, during a sales training session, try asking, 'Which city do you think has the most potential for our media services?' This not only sparks discussion but helps identify target areas for your sales strategy.

Capture Insights with Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls are great when you want in-depth feedback. Pose open-ended questions such as, 'What improvements would you like to see in our sales strategy?' or 'Share a personal success story from your media sales experience.' The answers will populate in real time and give you insights into your team’s thoughts and ideas. This encourages open communication and sharing, which can be crucial for team growth and cohesion.

Interactive Power Polls

Power Polls are your go-to for real-time feedback. During your session, ask your sales team questions like, 'What’s the most challenging part about selling our media services?' Give them options to choose from and watch as the results update live. Use this data to address common concerns or challenges immediately in your session. Another idea is to poll the audience on what topics they'd like covered in future sessions to tailor your training to their needs.

Activate with Winner Wheel

Got some quiet folks in your session? The Winner Wheel is a fun way to get people talking by rewarding participants. Throughout your training, throw in criteria-based selections like, 'Who made the most insightful comment about our entertainment services?' Spin the wheel and reward the winner with something small like a virtual applause or even a coffee voucher. During Q&A sessions, you can also pick a winner among those who ask questions to encourage more participation.

Visualize Ideas with Wonder Words

Wonder Words, or Word Clouds, turn chat responses into a visual summary of your team's thoughts. Use this during brainstorming to ask, 'What words best describe our media brand?' or at the end, 'What’s your key takeaway from today’s sales training?' The most common words will grow, highlighting what’s resonating with your team. This can be especially useful in quickly gauging what’s sticking and what might need revisiting in your training.

Decide with Choice Circle

Power Polls are your go-to for real-time feedback. During your session, ask your sales team questions like, 'What’s the most challenging part about selling our media services?' Give them options to choose from and watch as the results update live. Use this data to address common concerns or challenges immediately in your session. Another idea is to poll the audience on what topics they'd like covered in future sessions to tailor your training to their needs.