Hey there! If you're running a live session on MS Teams, you've probably found yourself wondering how to keep everyone interested and tuned in. Let's face it—digital transformation training can sometimes feel like trying to drink from a fire hose. That’s why it’s crucial to make your sessions more than just another block on your attendees’ calendar but something they look forward to. The right engagement tools give your presentation the kind of impact that sticks. When your audience is active, they’re more likely to walk away remembering what they’ve learned. And isn’t that the ultimate goal?

Mapping Out Your Global Audience

Want to add a little global flair to your training session? Magic Maps are a great way to start. Kick things off by asking your audience where they're joining the session from. With participants likely tuning in from all corners of the world, seeing those locations pop up on a real-time map can make the session feel like a worldwide meetup. Use it to highlight specific markets that are undergoing digital transformation or to showcase the diversity of your team. Also, wouldn't it be cool to ask everyone about their dream destinations and get them dreaming about how digital transformation might change things there?

Open-Ended Insight Gathering

Every training program needs an insight scoop. Open-Ended Opinion Polls let your attendees impart their views without being boxed in by a dozen fixed choices. You can gather deeper insights into what your audience thinks about, say, new tech implementations. You could ask "What’s the biggest challenge you've faced during digital transformation?" and let them freely share experiences. It's a goldmine of information for shaping future sessions.

Live Polls: Capture the Room’s Pulse

Let’s be honest, polling is an already 'go-to' tool for many. But with Power Polls, you’re taking it up a notch. Unlike the static polls you're used to, these show results instantly, letting your team gauge the mood or opinion instantly. Curious about what part of digital transformation excites your team most? Or maybe you want to know how confident they feel applying what they learn—ask them in real-time. This way, your sessions can be steered not just by your agenda but by what actually grips your audience's interest.

Spin to Win: Encouraging Interaction

Who doesn’t love a bit of a game? The Winner Wheel is a fantastic way to liven up your MS Teams session. Set up a little competition: maybe you’re training on software adoption, so whoever asks the best question gets a spin. Or how about using it to reward those who are actively participating—maybe spin and give a shoutout to the person with the most insightful comment. Prizes could be anything from a digital badge to recognition in your company’s newsletter. These little incentives can motivate even the shy folks in the room to speak up.

Creating Conversations with Wonder Words

Sometimes, a picture is worth a thousand words—especially when it’s made out of words like with the Wonder Words feature. Ask your audience to drop one word that sums up digital transformation for them. Or challenge them to share a tool they can't live without in their new digital reality. As words grow and shift in the cloud, everyone's thoughts become part of the bigger picture. It’s not just interactive, it’s kind of like hanging your mission statement right in front of everyone, updated in real-time.

Tough Choices Made Easy

Let’s be honest, polling is an already 'go-to' tool for many. But with Power Polls, you’re taking it up a notch. Unlike the static polls you're used to, these show results instantly, letting your team gauge the mood or opinion instantly. Curious about what part of digital transformation excites your team most? Or maybe you want to know how confident they feel applying what they learn—ask them in real-time. This way, your sessions can be steered not just by your agenda but by what actually grips your audience's interest.