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Cori from slido
Cori from slido
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Slido Enterprise Training: Getting Started with SlidoTraining

In case you missed the Getting started with Slido session, you can watch (or even rewatch!) the session here. You can also find the slide deck attached below ⬇️ By the end of this recording, you’ll have learned how to make your meetings more inclusive and efficient as you’re guided through implementing organized Q&A, engaging your participants with polls and gathering feedback with surveys.We’ll talk you through our integrations too and discuss how you can seamlessly add your favourite tools, maximizing the benefits for your organization. Explore our integrations for yourself and use them in your next meeting.Feel free to share this with any colleagues who may be interested. This session should set you up for success at the start your Slido journey, and at your next meeting! 

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Cori from slido
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KelvinWang
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Conference Limitations

Hello,Im running a conference that is happening over 6 days with panel discussions happening back to back.Will a single event license be able to cover these requirements?There will be 18 different panels, none of which are happening concurrently.Do advise?Thanks.

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Ondrej from Slido
8 months ago
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DWAE
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Creating a radar view

I would like to create a Radar view based on the review of 9 questions based on ratings into a radar view consolidating all 9 answers….https://app.sli.do/event/2cJ8kyzTiD2CsVwUM14jod/embed/polls/4ac13799-f725-4f5f-bd65-7413dec7207bAny idea how to perform this ?Thanks

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Stac
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Outside A/V Team

I am looking for recommendations on the best way to present a PowerPoint deck with some Slido polls intermixed throughout the presentation by an outside A/V person.  I have created these with the Slido powerpoint plugin.  It works great when I present it on my device.  Although, for the speaking event, the presentation must be displayed on a device owned by the events company.  What is the recommended method for this situation?  

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9 months ago
Joel from Slido
Joel from Slido
published in Best Practices & Discussions
Use Case: Team RetrospectiveUse Case

A retrospective meeting is a unique opportunity for the whole team to get together, uncover any problematic issues, and have an open discussion about how to collaborate better. Slido enables you to interact with your team at scale, whether they are remote or onsite. It allows you to gauge team satisfaction, identify what’s going well (and what’s not), celebrate team achievements, and measure progress over time. Use this guide to learn how to use Slido at your retrospective meetings. You’ll quickly see how much more productive they can be for you and your team. Common challenges Being unaware of team satisfaction Ineffective communication Lack of progress How Slido can help Learn what people really think Effective communication Track progress Features and poll templates Satisfaction survey Polls that use start, stop, continue methodology Polls to celebrate your team heroes Celebration Quiz  Common challenges Being unaware of team satisfactionUnable to capture the mood outside o

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Joel from Slido
10 months ago
Joel from Slido
Joel from Slido
published in Best Practices & Discussions
Use Case: Team Decision MakingUse Case

Making a decision as a team can be difficult, especially in a hybrid setup or video conferencing environment. Instead of extended back and forth discussions with people talking over one another, put an item to a vote using Slido polls. With Slido, each person has an equal opportunity to have a say – plus, you’ll see the results instantly. No matter if there are 10 or 1,000 people participating, you'll be able to collect opinions from each and every one of them – no matter if they are remote or onsite. In this guide, you will learn how to use Slido to help you simplify your team decision-making process, give everyone an equal voice, and save time while doing so. Common challenges Groupthink and internal politics Inefficiency Lack of inclusion How Slido can help Impartiality Speed and efficiency Inclusive and remote friendly Poll options and templates Ranking poll  Multiple choice poll Rating poll   Common challenges Groupthink and internal politicsConfirmation bias: Participants

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Joel from Slido
10 months ago
Joel from Slido
Joel from Slido
published in Best Practices & Discussions
Use Case: All Hands and Town Hall MeetingsUse Case

Engaging employees during All Hands or Town Hall meetings can be a challenge. But with Slido, it’s never been easier for you to interact with your team at scale. You can ask for real-time feedback on business updates, cultivate employee buy-in, collect the best ideas, and much more. In this guide, you will learn how to use Slido to make your All Hands and Town Hall meetings more inclusive by encouraging your employees to actively participate – no matter if they are remote or onsite. Common challenges Inefficient Q&A Little to no interaction Lack of inclusion How Slido can help Make your Q&A efficient and democratic Improve alignment and build trust Foster an inclusive culture Best practices and templates Audience Q&A Icebreakers and opening polls Pulse checks Presenting numbers in a different way Collecting feedback   Common challenges Inefficient Q&AA lack of meaningful questions: There may be a lack of a safe space for employees to ask honest questions and a

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Joel from Slido
10 months ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Slido’s Product Team Reveals Latest Innovations in the Recent Product Event

In our most recent Product Event, Slido showcased a collection of exciting updates that will revolutionize the way you collaborate and engage during virtual meetings.  Our dedicated product teams have been hard at work, introducing long awaited features such as the new Zoom and PowerPoint for Mac integrations, advanced AI capabilities, and a faster, more intuitive product interface. 🎉 Missed the Event? Catch Up Here!If you couldn't attend live, don't worry! You can catch a glimpse of the excitement by watching the recorded session and access the presented slide deck here.   We have also answered all the remaining questions in the Slido Q&A - so please check there for your answers.  A Dive into the Newest FeaturesOur event's agenda was carefully curated to provide insights into the development process behind each feature. Product Marketing Managers took center stage, offering a demo to showcase the introduced innovations.Those were unveiled under the theme of “Work Better Together,

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Alex
10 months ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Leaders reveal tips and tricks on trust-building at Slido Elevate, vol. 3

On November 28, we held our third Slido Elevate event, Learn From Leaders: The Secrets to Building Trust In Your Team, where we unveiled the secrets to growing trust within the workplace. Our amazing lineup of expert speakers included Thomas Reyto from Slack, Liz Selman from The School of Life, Victoria Lim from TomTom, and Slido’s Head of User Research, Neil Sharman. The panel delivered an insightful discussion on the changing role of leaders, the often-overlooked nature of trust and why it’s so important for building productive and happy teams. All leaders themselves, our speakers opened up about the essential qualities of accessibility and vulnerability for successful leadership.Watch our recordings below to explore the key takeaways of the event, as well as the leadership tips shared by our speakers. You can download the presented slides here. Here are some of the key learnings:  Neil Sharman, Head of User Research at Slido, shared five key takeaways in his keynote on ‘high trust c

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Alex
1 year ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Webinar recording: Run the Slido Q&A Like a Pro: from Set-up to Livewebinar

In our latest webinar, "Run the Slido Q&A Like a Pro: from Set-up to Live," Jay from Customer Care, Andrew from Customer Education and Nadia, our Head of Thought Leadership, took the stage to share valuable insights and practical tips on how to maximize the impact of your Q&A sessions.The webinar covered essential functionalities and advanced features of our Q&A, as well as how to seamlessly integrate Slido into your presentation and video calling software.Andrew conducted a hands-on demo, unraveling the behind-the-scenes magic of the webinar and showcasing how the Slido integration with Webex and Google Slides enhances the overall meeting experience for hosts and attendees alike. Following the demo, Jay engaged in a fireside chat with Nadia, where drawing from her experience as a seasoned facilitator, she shared strategies for effective preparation before, during, and after a company Q&A. For those who missed the live event, you can find the slides here and watch the f

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Cori from slido
Cori from slido
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Webinar recording: Leading with Transparency: The Power of Leadership Q&A'sWebinar

Last week we hosted a Webinar about the power of leadership Q&As with our special guests from the Slido leadership team: Kati Gabova (Head of People) and Pali Dudrik (General Manager).   Kati and Pali shared their insights from several years of leadership Q&As; from the impact on company culture and trust, their personal tips for preparation, to how to deal with challenging or even toxic questions. don’t worry if you missed this, you can watch the full recording here (or alternatively, on Vidcast):  Additionally, you can access the slides for the webinar by downloading them at the bottom of the article. Leadership is generally aware of the crucial role it plays in shaping the culture and trust of a company. When it comes to enhancing trust, many businesses don't know where to begin. This is where leadership Q&A sessions come in as a powerful tool to:Share information broadly, publicly and easily accessible Intentionally build relationships with the team by showing up in a l

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Cori from slido
1 year ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Team Building Activities to Build Psychological SafetyBest practices

We're excited to share that we recently held our very first Masterclass on Team Building Activities to Build Psychological Safety! It was a great follow up on our insightful webinar about How Psychological Safety Boosts Team Performance.  The format of this session was to walk you through a blueprint of how you can run a Psychological Safety workshop, that you can later put into practice within your teams.  We first focused on giving you a template on how to assess where your team is in terms of the four stages of Psychological Safety, and then how you can take them through the journey to democratically decide on what are the best practices to implement to establish Psychological Safety. But, our main focus was on you – our users and community members – we wanted to gather practical tips and best practices for improving Psychological Safety within your teams. We’ve prepared a step-by-step blueprint for you to replicate this workshop with your teams. This slide deck includes assessments

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1 year ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Webinar recording: Best Practices for Truly Inclusive Meetingsmeeting equity

This week, we hosted a webinar on meeting equity and inclusive meeting design with our special guest speaker, internationally renowned facilitator Leanne Hughes. Leanne shared her insights on creating inclusive meetings that foster collaboration and ignite innovation.  In case you missed the webinar, you can watch the full recording here:  You can access the slides by downloading them at the bottom of this article.  Here are some highlights: We focused on meeting equity and inclusion and how these two factors play a great role in company culture, and have a real business and economic impact.  Then, our guest speaker - Leanne Hughes introduced her approach to inclusive meetings and presented her tried and tested framework - SPARK - that provides an easy framework to structure and prepare any meeting.  We then looked into how we can take Leanne’s framework and make meetings more inclusive using Slido. Before your meetings, try collecting inputs using polls and consider opening the Q&

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Alex
1 year ago
Slido Team
Slido Team
published in Events & Webinars learnings
​Webinar recording: How Psychological Safety Boosts Team PerformancePsychological Safety

Last week, we organized the first webinar of our new series on Psychological Safety and Leadership. We deep dived into this concept and its stages, impact on individuals, team dynamics and overall performance.  Here's a recap of the key takeaways and insights, you can access the slide deck here. What is Psychological Safety? We started off by asking our audience what the term Psychological Safety means to them, here’s what they thought:  Using a Word Cloud, participants are able to sum up their understanding in a word. This makes for a great visual, as when a word already in the cloud is repeated by another participant, they grow bigger on the presentation. Learn more about the connection between Psychological Safety and team performance  👉 Why Psychological Safety is Essential for Performance in the Workplace The four stages of Psychological Safety Then, our very own Business Psychologist, Sofia Moltke-Leth guided us through the four stages of the psychological safety model by Timoth

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Slido Team
1 year ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Slido Elevate: How to build a healthy team culture in a hybrid worldEvent

Last week, we had the pleasure of putting on Slido Elevate, Vol II, which focused on building team culture in an ever-changing world. The packed agenda aimed to provide our audience with practical tips on how to nurture connection, engagement, and trust in the workplace. Watch the recording of each session below to gather tips and insights on how you, too, can build a thriving workplace culture. You can download the presented slides here. Here are some of the key learnings from our amazing speakersCraig Forman from Culture Amp emphasized that to build a healthy organization, one must first build a culture of listening. It's not just about collecting data and trying to understand it; the crucial step is to listen and take action. Here’s Craig’s keynote:Arlen Love from T-Mobile, a digital workplace guru, shared that flexibility can lead to higher productivity within teams and that workplace tools should provide just that. Watch the fireside chat with Arlen:Our expert panel reinforced the

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Keren
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Slido dates

Hi,I’m using Slido for LightSpeed Council meetings which occur every two months.My slido for LightSpeed Council meetings has end date 30-June-2023. This date already extended but I need to keep extending it since I don't have end date for those meetings.My questions are:Can I extend the slido to additional year even if its already being extended in the past? If I will extend it, is it going to impact the analytics report ? Am I going to lose some historical data? Is there  an option not to define due date for the event?Thanks,Keren 

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Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Best Practices & Discussions
💡 7 Tips for using Pexels in Slido

If you want to boost engagement and make your meetings more interactive and fun, polls are priceless. Slido has teamed with Pexels - the source of free images, to bring creativity and stunning visuals to your live polls.You can now choose from hundreds of thousands freely-usable pictures and add any image to your poll  What is Pexels?Pexels provides high quality and completely free photos licensed under the Pexels license. Thousands of royalty-free images are included in this collection by photographers and artists from all over the world. Here are 7 examples of how you can use Pexels images in Slido 1. Icebreaker: How are you feeling today?If you’re running a meeting with a larger number of attendees (10+), asking ‘How are you folks?’ at the start might result in two or three people muttering “fine, thanks” and that’s it.There’s a better and more interactive way. Run a word cloud, asking your participants: “Using an emoji, how are you feeling today?” You can attach this or this Pexels

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Alex
1 year ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Events & Webinars learnings
Slido Elevate: The Science Behind Leading Through Changeelevate

Last week, we had the pleasure to organize Slido Elevate, the first of the event series offering industry-leading insights into emerging trends in meeting design and culture.  You can download the slide deck here.  The packed agenda focused on giving our audience science-backed tips on how to successfully manage and lead through change. Here are some of our learnings How we feel, influences the way how we think, which will influence the way we approach change. We need people to feel empowered to share feedback, rather than being apprehensive of being the critical voice. We need people to embrace and leverage tech, rather than fear new tools. We need to have the conversation at the right time, rather than when the change has already happened. We need people to feel included and have a sense of ownership, making change a decision they are part of, and not something that just happens to them.  Slido Elevate Workplace changes word cloud To bring our audience closer, we started off by

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Meggie from Slido
published in Best Practices & Discussions
💁‍♀️ Focus of the month: Meeting facilitation

Hey Community,How do you deal with silence when you’re facilitating meetings? Do you talk over it, ask others to speak, or just pray for it to be over? 👀We’ve found that people often ask us to add music to polls because of this exact reason. It’s totally understandable - facilitating meetings is daunting enough on its own, let alone if you are running a hybrid meeting where silence is common. 📌 But fear not, Slido community! Using our recently released typing indicator, participant names in open text polls and open text topics, you can tackle silence head-on and become an even better facilitator.  To find out how to set up and use these features, take a look at our quick tutorial:  📚 For more tips on facilitation and to find out why we will not be adding music to polls, head over to our blog. How do you feel about facilitating meetings? Have you used any of these features yet? Let us know your thoughts below! 🤗

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Meggie from Slido
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🙋 Discussion of the month: driving productive discussions

Hey Community, Another month has passed which can only mean that it’s time for a new discussion of the month 🤗 Close your eyes and try to remember the last time you had a productive team discussion. It’s not easy, right? Yet productive discussions are key to great meetings.  That is why we’re focusing on driving productive discussions, this month. Here are some quick tips: 📌 Get people talking from the beginning by running an icebreaker word cloud. Ask about a hot topic in the company. You can always moderate the responses. 📌 Before jumping into the discussion, ask people to write down their opinions in an open text poll. If you don’t want participants to influence each other, hide the poll results. 📌 To move the discussion forward, run a quick ranking poll and ask participants which options they would like to focus on. To understand how we calculate scores in ranking polls, check out our quick explainer. Head over to our blog to read more about using polls to drive productive disc

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Meggie from Slido
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👩‍💻 Discussion of the month: Asynchronous communication

Hey Community, As we near the end of February, it’s time for our favorite activity - discussion of the month 🎉 Moving into 2022, the world is becoming more hybrid and remote-friendly, much to the joy of those of us who love working in sweatpants. But how can we communicate effectively without a physical shared space?  👉 The answer could be asynchronous communication and that is our topic of the month. Asynchronous communication happens when you exchange information at different times. Head over to our blog to read about the benefits of asynchronous communication and for 7 tips on embracing it. Some ways you can kick-start your asynchronous communication is by collecting input from your coworkers over long periods of time.  📌 This can include running asynchronous feedback rounds on your projects. Check out our tutorial for running and sharing surveys.  📌 You can also try collecting questions from your team before meetings. Did you know participants can submit questions to the Q&

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Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Best Practices & Discussions
🎉 Discussion of the month: How to run engaging end-of-year meetings?

Hi everyone,November is almost over, so it’s time to introduce a new discussion of the month! Thank you so much for your contribution last month - loved reading all your favorite All-hands meeting moments. If you’d still like to share your best tips for running All-hands meetings, feel free to add them to this discussion!  Can’t believe that 2021 is almost over and it’s the time of the year for celebrating the wins and looking back at what the year has brought us! This month’s topic is all about running engaging End-of-year meetings  We’ve published a great article with 7 great tips on how to make these meetings feel more special. May it be looking back at the business numbers or less serious Holiday parties - we’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for more engagement at your business meetings, we’d recommend trying to review your key metrics through a quiz, collecting your teams’ highlights with an open poll and celebrating your teams through a silent hero Word cloud poll. Slido is

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Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
published in Best Practices & Discussions
👏 Customer Story: Creating a Live Dialogue with Employees at All‑hands Meetings by Suntory

 Some time ago, we talked to Norito Yonezawa, Corporate Strategy Planner at Suntory Beverage & Food Limited, a global leader in producing soft drinks and food products based in Japan and one of our most engaged customers.  ✨ We’d like to highlight Suntory’s story of how Slido helped them transform their company culture and gave voice to their more silent employees.  Like any multinational corporation, it’s vital for Suntory to keep its teams aligned. To connect its 24,000 employees with the executive team, it runs quarterly townhall meetings.Traditionally, in Japanese business culture, people tend to avoid asking questions or participating actively in meetings. Suntory wanted to change that. Its goal was to create a safe space for its employees to open up and start a live discussion during their townhalls. “With Slido, we can see more honest questions that the executives answer from the top of their heads. Hearing what people really think makes the conversation feel more authentic.

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Ideal timing for a poll during a presentation

Howdy. I’m using Slido and loving it. The audience seems to like it too. Tomorrow I’m doing a 90 minute presentation, and I’m using polls/surveys to break up my talking. This serves two purposes: 1. Gives a chance for people to engage; 2. Gives me a second to take a sip of water and mentally get ready for the next section. I’m wondering, in all the experience of members  here, what have you found to be the _ideal_ time to give people a chance to answer the poll. I dont think (but am easily corrected) that really the number of people in the session–be it 4 or 56–has much to do with the timing; everyone can read and answer at roughly the same time.So what is the ideal time to allow as many people to answer the poll as we can get while also keeping the momentum of the talk going? I ask because it seems, using Google Slides, the poll on the screen is the only active one, and you can only have one at a time (unless in a survey), so if you move onto the next slide, people lose their chance t

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Alex
3 years ago
Alex
AlexSlido Community Manager
posted in Best Practices & Discussions
🤗 Discussion of the month: How to run more inclusive meetings?

Hey everyone! Hope you’re having a great week 😊 We’ve recently published an article where we’ve collected our best practices on Running More Inclusive Meetings - meetings where each employee has a voice and feels empowered to actively contribute.It features 15 essential tactics divided into 3 categories - pre, during and post meeting.  But! We’d also love to hear from you - our community!  🤗 What practices have you implemented to make sure your meetings are more inclusive and everyone gets to be heard? Let us know 👇 

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