Alright, let's talk about why keeping your audience engaged during a live session is such a big deal, especially when it's about sales training for the education industry. Missing out on important nuggets of information can be costly, literally. It’s because every piece of information can be the difference between sealing a deal and missing out. So, keeping your attendees hooked isn’t just nice-to-have; it’s a must. And what better way to keep your sessions lively than using some cool tools that make your training memorable on MS Teams?
Light Up the World with Magic Maps
So, you've kicked off your sales training session and want to break the ice. Why not start by getting to know where everyone’s tuning in from with Magic Maps? It’s a fun, interactive way to bond right off the bat. Ask your attendees which city they're joining from and watch as StreamAlive paints a colorful map in real-time. Or spin it with a travel twist, like asking them about their dream vacation spot. It's a great way to warm everyone up and make them feel connected geographically, even in a virtual space.
Capture Thoughts with Open Ended Power Polls
When you want your participants to express their thoughts and ideas freely, go with Open Ended Power Polls. Ask them to share quick thoughts on the best ways to approach a tricky client situation or innovations they’re eager to try out. Seeing a flood of ideas come through can spark discussions that make the whole session more valuable for everyone. It's a great way to gather diverse perspectives that enrich the learning experience.
Gauge Their Pulse with Power Polls
Power Polls are your go-to for understanding what your audience is thinking right there, in the moment. Imagine you’re discussing key sales tactics – throw in a question like, "Which strategy do you believe resonates most with potential education clients?" and let them choose. Or maybe check in on their confidence levels in applying new strategies just discussed. It’s a simple, yet powerful, way to know how your attendees are processing information, and potentially tailor your content on the fly.
Spin Up Excitement with Winner Wheel
As you dive into the nitty-gritty of sales strategies, keep the energy high by throwing in the Winner Wheel. It’s perfect for rewarding your active participants or simply encouraging those who’ve been a bit quiet in the chat. Use it after a big topic discussion to pick a winner among those who shared their insights. Or, maybe use it as a random selector for who gets to answer the next big question. It’s fun, it gets people talking, and who doesn’t love a bit of friendly competition?
Visualize Ideas with Wonder Words
If you want to capture the mood or the main sentiments of your session, Wonder Words offers you a creative twist. Ask attendees to drop a word that summarizes their biggest takeaway from a session segment or their initial thoughts on a sales concept. As the word cloud grows and shapes, it gives you and everyone a visual snapshot of common themes or ideas. Plus, it’s a quick way to address any confusion if certain words stand out more than they should.
Make Decisions Fun with Choice Circle
Power Polls are your go-to for understanding what your audience is thinking right there, in the moment. Imagine you’re discussing key sales tactics – throw in a question like, "Which strategy do you believe resonates most with potential education clients?" and let them choose. Or maybe check in on their confidence levels in applying new strategies just discussed. It’s a simple, yet powerful, way to know how your attendees are processing information, and potentially tailor your content on the fly.