Let's face it, hosting a remote employee onboarding session on MS Teams can be a bit challenging when it comes to keeping everyone engaged. But hey, it doesn't have to be that way! Without active engagement, even the most well-prepared session can fall flat, leaving attendees yawning and dreaming of the coffee break. But when your audience is involved and interacting, it makes the session lively and memorable, and that’s when learning really sticks. Your goal is to connect and communicate, not just speak into the void. So, how do we make that happen? StreamAlive Interaction is here to spice things up and keep your audience alive and kicking.
Start With Magic Maps: Putting Remote Employees on the Map
Magic Maps is your go-to for breaking the ice and making your audience feel part of the global community. When we're hosting a remote employee onboarding session with folks tuning in from different corners of the world, why not start by asking, 'Where are you joining us from today?' or 'Share a dream travel destination you've always wanted to visit!' As responses pour in, you’ll see locations populate on a world map in real-time. This isn’t just a cool visual; it actively involves participants, making them feel seen and heard, like they're part of something bigger. It sets the stage for everyone to know they belong in the MS Teams family.
Open Up with Opinion Polls
Sometimes, you want to dive a bit deeper and get some honest opinions on topics at hand during your onboarding session. This is where Opinion Polls come into play. Ask open-ended questions like, 'What’s your biggest challenge working remotely?' or 'What’s one thing you wish was part of every onboarding session?' With live feedback flowing in, you not only make employees feel valued, but you also gain insightful data to enhance your onboarding process.
Power Polls: Make Polling Powerful and Engaging
Live polls are a classic way to engage an audience and StreamAlive’s Power Polls take it to the next level. Consider checking in with your new hires with questions like, 'What's the biggest factor you consider when adapting to a new company culture?' or 'How many remote work tools are you familiar with?' The ability to see results in real-time helps gauge the room and allows you to pivot your content to meet the needs of your audience effectively. Plus, it encourages attendees to see what others are thinking, making them feel part of the group.
Winner Wheel: Spin to Win!
As your session moves along, and some participants might drift into passive mode. Keep everyone on their toes with the Winner Wheel. How about making your sessions interactive by picking a 'Remote Work Rock Star' from those who actively engage in the chat? Or maybe decide the 'Onboarding Quiz Champion' based on quiz participation? It's fun and incentivizes people to interact with your content. This simple yet effective feature can shake things up, bringing a dynamic edge to your MS Teams sessions.
Wonder Words: Word Clouds That Speak Volumes
Wonder Words creates a word cloud from your attendees’ responses, allowing you and your team to visually capture what the group is thinking. For instance, start a session with 'What’s one value you associate with our company?' or 'What tool are you most excited to learn about during your onboarding?' As words appear and grow, it’s a great visual representation of shared thoughts and aspirations. It’s a fantastic way to get everyone involved from the get-go and keep the interaction level high on MS Teams.
Choice Circle: Let the Circle Decide!
Live polls are a classic way to engage an audience and StreamAlive’s Power Polls take it to the next level. Consider checking in with your new hires with questions like, 'What's the biggest factor you consider when adapting to a new company culture?' or 'How many remote work tools are you familiar with?' The ability to see results in real-time helps gauge the room and allows you to pivot your content to meet the needs of your audience effectively. Plus, it encourages attendees to see what others are thinking, making them feel part of the group.