Hey there, fellow session hosts! You know how it is—getting your audience to actually tune in and stay engaged during a live session on MS Teams is like hitting the jackpot. And when it comes to sales training in the consumer goods industry, keeping your sales teams dialed in is not just nice to have; it's crucial. Missed notes in sales training could mean missed business opportunities for your company. That's why you want to harness every interactive feature you can to keep eyes on the screen and minds on the content. StreamAlive's real-time interactions might just be your secret weapon here!
Use Magic Maps to Connect Attendees Globally
Magic Maps can be a game changer, especially in sales training for the consumer goods sector where your team might be dialing in from all corners of the world. Start by asking attendees to drop their location in the chat. Not only does this feature populate a real-time map showing everyone’s location, but it can also serve as a great icebreaker. For example, you can ask, 'Where are you joining us from, and what's a consumer good you absolutely cannot do without?' Or, 'If you could sell our product anywhere in the world, where would it be?' These questions not only poll locations but get attendees thinking about the context of consumer goods globally and rev up engagement from the start!
Collect Insights with Opinion Polls
When it comes to figuring out what your team thinks or knows about various topics, Opinion Polls are your alley. Encourage attendees to give their input, maybe 'What’s your take on the latest product market?' or 'How should we tweak our existing products to meet the new consumer demands?' These polls provide invaluable insights for you as a trainer and ensure your trainees feel heard as well.
Engage with Real-Time Power Polls
Power Polls are perfect for gauging opinions and knowledge both before and after your segment. Set up a quick poll like, 'Which consumer trend is dominating the market right now?' and offer options. Or, run a poll as a quick quiz - 'Which sales technique is best for digital platforms, guys?' Participants love seeing real-time results and it’s a great way for them to gauge their own understanding and opinions compared to their peers. It’s an instant interaction winner!
Boost Interaction with Winner Wheel
Let's face it, salespeople love a good competition, and the Winner Wheel can add that extra spark to your session. Select a random winner from those actively participating in the chat. You could choose someone who answers the most questions or participates in all segments of your training. For instance, you might say, 'Who contributed the most insightful tip during our best sales practices section?' or 'Let’s find out who’s getting a special shoutout for their killer engagement today!' This adds excitement and gives everyone a reason to stay active in the chat.
Visualize Chat Activity with Wonder Words
Want to see what thoughts are really buzzing in your live session? Wonder Words will turn chat activity into a dynamic word cloud. Ask something like 'What one word describes your biggest challenge in sales today?' or 'What’s a must-have trait for our new product line?' As words appear in the chat, the popular ones become larger in the cloud, giving you a visual sense of where your audience’s heads are at. It’s a great visual cue for everyone to see what’s trending in their collective mindspace. Plus, it’s interactive and adds visual flavor to your oh-so-serious training session!
Choose Presenters with Choice Circle
Power Polls are perfect for gauging opinions and knowledge both before and after your segment. Set up a quick poll like, 'Which consumer trend is dominating the market right now?' and offer options. Or, run a poll as a quick quiz - 'Which sales technique is best for digital platforms, guys?' Participants love seeing real-time results and it’s a great way for them to gauge their own understanding and opinions compared to their peers. It’s an instant interaction winner!