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How to Increase Live Audience Engagement During Employee Town Hall Q&A Sessions on MS Teams

Boost Participation, Keep Attendees Hooked, and Make Your Employee Town Hall Q&A Sessions Unforgettable with StreamAlive's Real Time Interactions.

March 13, 2025
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Hey there! You know just as well as I do that grabbing your audience's attention during live sessions is half the battle. We all start with good intentions, but what we need is that extra something to make sure folks are not just physically there but are also really tuned in. Engaging your audience can make a world of difference. It ups their participation, keeps them awake and curious throughout the session, and most importantly, it helps them remember what they learned. So let's dive into some cool tricks with StreamAlive Interaction that can really get your audience going.

Get the World Talking with Magic Maps

Magic Maps is such a nifty tool when you're kicking off your Employee Town Hall. Start with a crowd favorite question like, "Where in the world are you tuning in from today?" and watch the map light up with real-time pins from your global team. This not only sparks a sense of community but also lets everyone see where their colleagues are stationed. You can mix it up by asking, "What’s your dream team-building destination?" It's an icebreaker that gets everyone chatting and sets a lively tone for the event.

Get the World Talking with Magic Maps

Deep Dive into Perspectives with Opinion Polls

Opinion Polls are awesome when you're seeking more detailed feedback or ideas. Say you’re discussing challenges faced by remote teams - you could ask, 'What's your biggest work-from-home struggle?' Let everyone type in their thoughts, and as responses come in, you get a pulse on what's truly on your teams' minds. You can also explore different topics like favorite professional development opportunities people wish for.

Capture Opinions and Ideas with Power Polls

Power Polls are your go-to for gauging opinions during the Town Hall. Want to know what social event people are most excited for this year? Put that question up and see the results come in live as everyone votes! Use it for quick checks on everyone's preferred method of recognition, or even to pick the theme for the next office event. Seeing instant results helps employees feel like their voices matter right then and there.

Capture Opinions and Ideas with Power Polls

Rev Up the Fun with the Winner Wheel

Let's face it, even in a Town Hall, you’ll have some folks who are all talk and some who stay quiet. The Winner Wheel can really help coax out interactions. Imagine you've just wrapped up a big session and you shout out, "Let’s see who’s really been paying attention!" Spin the Winner Wheel to randomly pick an attendee who’s been active in the chat. Maybe turn it into a mini-contest by asking a surprise question and awarding a small prize to whoever’s name comes up. It gets people to speak up and sparks some friendly competition.

Rev Up the Fun with the Winner Wheel

Visualize Ideas in Real Time with Wonder Words

Wonder Words can bring life to all that text flying through the chat. Ask a question like 'What's one word to describe our workplace culture?' Watch as a word cloud forms in real-time, making the most common words pop. It's great for instantly visualizing how folks feel about any particular topic, like what's their go-to stress reliever or their most-used MS Teams feature. You can play with the colors and customize it as you go—keeping that creative vibe alive!

Visualize Ideas in Real Time with Wonder Words

Easily Make Decisions with Choice Circle

Power Polls are your go-to for gauging opinions during the Town Hall. Want to know what social event people are most excited for this year? Put that question up and see the results come in live as everyone votes! Use it for quick checks on everyone's preferred method of recognition, or even to pick the theme for the next office event. Seeing instant results helps employees feel like their voices matter right then and there.

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