Alright, let's face it. We've all been there on a Zoom call where participation seemed like a distant dream. In today’s hybrid workplace, corporate training is more than just delivering information; it’s about making sure everyone is engaged and chomping at the bit to soak up what you're sharing. The more interactive your session, the more your attendees will remember—and isn’t that the whole point? Engaged attendees are attentive, they ask questions, and they walk away with much more than just notes.
Putting Magic Maps to Work
Let’s start with something fun and engaging—Magic Maps! Kick off your training session by asking your attendees where in the world they are Zooming in from. It’s a great icebreaker! You’ll not only get to know your audience better but visually see that map fill up with their locations. You could even spice it up a bit like by asking them their dream remote-working destination or maybe which city they’ve had their best team retreat. It’s an immediate attention grabber and sets a fun tone right off the bat.
Open-Ended Polls for Deeper Insights
For moments when you want to dig a little deeper, unleash the power of Open-Ended Polls. Maybe you want to understand challenges faced while working hybrid or suggestions on improving team dynamics. Let opinions flow freely, and you’ll get raw, unfiltered insights directly from your attendees. Encourage honesty, perhaps by asking what’s their favorite (or least favorite) part of hybrid working, or ‘What’s a hybrid work-from-home hack you’d love to share with everyone?’
Using Power Polls to Boost Interaction
Live Power Polls are your go-to for getting instant feedback. Mid-session, you could pause and ask something as simple as ‘How comfortable are you with remote collaboration tools?’ or ‘Which strategy do you find most effective in hybrid meetings?’. This info is gold and instantly drives your session right where it needs to go based on audience response. Besides, who doesn’t like to see their opinions up on the screen and know they’re helping to shape the session?
Winner Wheel for Audience Participation
Once you get rolling, you might notice some folks are eager to comment while others are more reserved. This is where the Winner Wheel comes in. You can run a little contest, like the most insightful comment gets a shoutout or maybe something more tangible like swag! Encourage your attendees to share insights or ideas during brainstorming sessions and randomly pick a winner from those comments. It’s a super easy way to get everyone typing in that chat box!
Creating Word Clouds with Wonder Words
When looking to catch a glimpse of your audience’s shared thoughts or ideas quickly, Wonder Words is the perfect feature! If you're discussing concepts like productivity, ask everyone to throw in one word they associate with it. As responses come in, watch the word cloud take shape, highlighting common themes or ideas. Maybe try something playful, like ‘Sum up hybrid work in one word’ or ‘What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think about office meetings?’. It’s a quick, visual way to get into the collective mind of your audience.
Making Decisions with Choice Circle
Live Power Polls are your go-to for getting instant feedback. Mid-session, you could pause and ask something as simple as ‘How comfortable are you with remote collaboration tools?’ or ‘Which strategy do you find most effective in hybrid meetings?’. This info is gold and instantly drives your session right where it needs to go based on audience response. Besides, who doesn’t like to see their opinions up on the screen and know they’re helping to shape the session?