Use Slido for pulse checks in your next meeting

Quick Pulse Checks with Slido: Boost Team Connection & Productivity

Slido pulse checks are short, intentional check-ins during meetings that help leaders understand their team's current state, foster connection, and address potential issues proactively. Here's how to make them work for you:
 

Gauge Mood & Energy (Team Meetings):
◦ Purpose: Get a quick read on how your team is feeling. This helps you identify if people are overwhelmed or if the team energy is off.
◦ Slido Idea: Use a Word Cloud poll asking, "What's your current mood in one word?" or a Rating poll for "How energized do you feel?"
◦ Benefit: Creates space for honesty and allows leaders to follow up in the moment or in one-on-one discussions.


Encourage Reflection & Learning (Training Sessions/Project Syncs):
◦ Purpose: Help team members pause, share what they've learned, and recognize their growth, especially in fast-paced environments.
◦ Slido Idea: Ask "What's one key takeaway from this session/project?" or "What's one thing you've learned recently that surprised you?"
◦ Benefit: Spreads knowledge, inspires others, and builds collective team understanding.


Strengthen Collaboration & Trust (Distributed Teams/Weekly Syncs):
◦ Purpose: Gain insight into team dynamics, how people are collaborating, and what they appreciate about each other, particularly important for remote or distributed teams.
◦ Slido Idea: Use an Open Text poll for "What's one way we can improve our collaboration this week?" or "Shout out a colleague who helped you recently."
◦ Benefit: Nurtures team culture and addresses areas that might need more attention, building stronger connections over time.


General Tips for Effective Pulse Checks:
• Keep it brief: Pulse checks should only take a few minutes.
• Be consistent: Integrate them regularly into weekly meetings or project syncs.
• Act on feedback: Use the insights to make improvements and show your team their input is valued.
• Combine poll types: Utilize multiple-choice, rating, and word cloud polls for varied feedback.