Hey there! If you've ever hosted a live session on Google Meet, especially those all-important employee onboarding ones, you know that keeping everyone engaged can feel like herding cats. The truth is, the more involved your attendees are, the more memorable and impactful your session will be. Engaged employees are more likely to remember what you talked about, and they’re usually more pumped to hit the ground running. So, how do you go from blank stares to full-on engagement? Let’s look at some cool tricks you can use with StreamAlive to make your sessions pop!
Put Your Audience on the Map with Magic Maps
Magic Maps is a show-stopper when you kick off your session. Start by asking everyone, “Where are you joining us from today?” As your new hires type their locations into the chat, you’ll see their little pin appear on a live map. It’s not just a fun icebreaker—it also makes everyone feel connected no matter where on Earth they are. Other great ways to use this feature? How about asking about their dream travel destination or where in the world they’d teleport to if they could? It’s an awesome way to see the diversity in your new team and gives you easy levers for deeper connections.
Gather Thoughts with Opinion Polls
For a deeper dive into the 'why' behind your new hire’s thoughts, the Opinion Polls let you capture their voices directly. Pose an open-ended question like 'What’s one thing you hope to gain from working here?' or 'What’s a piece of advice you’d give to other new team members?' These polls help create a more personal touch and showcase that you value your new hires' opinions right from the outset.
Quick Decisions with Power Polls
Power Polls is your go-to for making quick yet democratic decisions. Want to gauge how your new hires are feeling? Throw in a quick poll about their first week at the new gig. 'How’s everyone feeling about our company culture so far?' or 'What kind of workshops would you like to see in the future?' These real-time polls keep the onboarding flowing and give everyone a say. It’s like a quick pulse check on what’s working and what’s not. You can even use this to decide what lunch gets ordered for the in-person onboarding meet-ups.
Get Everyone Talking with the Winner Wheel
The Winner Wheel is your ultimate hype tool to get even the shy ones to speak up. Announce a little giveaway during your onboarding session. It could be as simple as 'Comment to Win a Coffee on Us!', and choose a winner based on who commented the most during the session or even random comments. This adds a bit of thrill and makes everyone lean in a bit closer. Some examples? Try it halfway through your session to boost energy levels or at the end as a fun goodbye. Trust, it’s simple but super effective!
Real-Time Thoughts with Wonder Words
Wonder Words is perfect for group brainstorms and to visually capture your team’s thoughts—a live chatbot’s dream scenario! Ask questions like 'What skill are you most excited to learn?' or 'Drop one word that describes how you feel about starting here'. As they type their answers, watch those words grow in your word cloud. Larger words mean more people thought the same! It’s a visual treat and a great way to keep everyone’s input front and center, all while keeping the mood light and interactive. Wonder Words is a crowd favorite for a reason!
Make Decisions Fun with the Choice Circle
Power Polls is your go-to for making quick yet democratic decisions. Want to gauge how your new hires are feeling? Throw in a quick poll about their first week at the new gig. 'How’s everyone feeling about our company culture so far?' or 'What kind of workshops would you like to see in the future?' These real-time polls keep the onboarding flowing and give everyone a say. It’s like a quick pulse check on what’s working and what’s not. You can even use this to decide what lunch gets ordered for the in-person onboarding meet-ups.