Hey there, live session hosts! We all know that keeping your audience engaged in a live session can be a game-changer. If your sales team misses a crucial piece of the training, it can cost your company big time! That's why getting your audience to participate and remember the key points is super important. Let's dive into some fun and effective ways to boost engagement during your sales training on MS Teams.
Put Your Training on the Map with Magic Maps
So, you’re starting your sales training session for higher education folks, and you want to kick it off with a bang. Magic Maps is your go-to! Begin by asking a fun question like, 'Where are you joining us from today?', and watch as locations pop up on the world map in real time. You can even spice things up by asking, 'What's a dream campus you've always wanted to visit?' or 'Where do you think has the best sales opportunities for education tools?' Seeing everyone’s dots on the map instantly makes your attendees feel connected and part of the global community, making them more excited to participate.
Spark Debates with Opinion Polls
Looking to get some chatter going? Opinion Polls are your ticket! During your session, pose open-ended questions like, 'What do you think is the biggest sales challenge in higher education?' The magic is in the variety of responses, sparking discussions and debates amongst attendees. Another one could be, 'Share one innovative idea we should use to target universities better.' You'll generate buzz and keep the session lively and full of new ideas.
Drive Interaction with Power Polls
Adding Power Polls to your session can really drive home audience participation. Start with questions like: 'How confident are you in closing deals with higher-ed clients?' or 'What's your preferred channel for reaching out to educational institutions?' This not only gets them thinking actively but also helps you tailor your training to be more effective, based on real-time feedback. People love seeing their input shape the conversation.
Keep Things Spinning with Winner Wheel
Everyone loves a bit of mystery and excitement, right? Enter the Winner Wheel! During your session, you can have spontaneous mini-contests by asking your attendees to share thoughts or respond in the chat. How about a quick question like, 'What's one sales tip you swear by?' Pick a winner from the most active participants or anyone who joined in during a specific activity. And voilà, you've got yourself a Winner Wheel moment. It not only gets people typing but also breaks the ice more than just a little.
Capture Thoughts in Clouds with Wonder Words
Word Clouds are a fantastic way of visually capturing what’s on everyone’s mind. Kick-off by asking, 'Describe the education sales landscape in one word,' and let the word cloud showing the most common answers emerge live. It’s a beautiful way to visually represent everyone’s thoughts and focus points on one screen. Another idea: 'Name one product you think stands out in our portfolio.' The bigger the word, the more crucial it appears to the group, driving home key insights.
Decide Your Next Step with Choice Circle
Adding Power Polls to your session can really drive home audience participation. Start with questions like: 'How confident are you in closing deals with higher-ed clients?' or 'What's your preferred channel for reaching out to educational institutions?' This not only gets them thinking actively but also helps you tailor your training to be more effective, based on real-time feedback. People love seeing their input shape the conversation.