Slido Trainings

In case you missed the Advanced Settings session, you can watch (or even rewatch!) the session here. You’ll also find the slide deck attached below ⬇️ By the end of this recording, you'll have discovered how to unlock more powerful Slido features, including managing multiple rooms, customizing privacy settings for enhanced security and fine-tuning poll, Q&A and session settings to suit your specific needs. We'll walk you through advanced features, demonstrate best practices and show how to tailor Slido to fit unique organizational requirements. Learn how to optimize your workflow and elevate your meeting/event experience. Explore these advanced options and incorporate them into your upcoming meetings for greater flexibility and control. Feel free to share this with colleagues who may benefit from deeper Slido expertise. This session is designed to help you take your Slido usage to the next level! We also offer other Slido training sessions. Visit our training page to learn about ad

In case you missed the Using Slido for Webex session, you can watch (or even rewatch!) the session here. You’ll also find the slide deck attached below ⬇️ This session walks you through integrating Slido with Webex, showing you exactly how to add interactive polls and Q&A to your video conferences. You'll learn how participants can easily access Slido from their sidebar, making engagement effortless for everyone involved. We’ll also demonstrate how to collaborate with colleagues and co-hosts in Slido during your Webex meetings - so you can manage sessions together and make the most out of your interactive tools. Whether you host or join meetings on Webex, this session will help you simplify your workflow and create more engaging, collaborative experiences. Share the recording with anyone who could benefit from using Slido in Webex. We also offer other Slido training sessions. Visit our training page to learn about additional topics that may be helpful for you. 

In case you missed the Using Slido for PowerPoint session, you can watch (or even rewatch!) the session here. You’ll also find the slide deck attached below ⬇️ By the end of this recording, you'll know exactly how to set up and use Slido directly within PowerPoint, step by step. We’ll show you how to integrate Slido features seamlessly into your presentations, making your life as a presenter easier and your meetings more engaging. This session covers everything you need to start using Slido in PowerPoint - from installation to adding polls and Q&A, all within your slides. Feel free to share this with colleagues who frequently present or want to make their meetings more interactive. This session is designed to help you simplify your workflow and enhance your presentations with Slido. We also offer other Slido training sessions. Visit our training page to learn about additional topics that may be helpful for you. 

Slido’s recent webinar, Leading in the Age of AI: Why Being Human Matters More Than Ever, brought together Pali Dudrik, General Manager at Slido and Jo Massie, Customer Success Lead, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the rising role of human-centered leadership. Why Human Leadership Still MattersRather than leaning into the AI hype, both speakers returned to a simple idea: technology is evolving fast. However, employees, now more than ever, crave connection, trust and honesty. As Pali shared, “AI can give you answers, but it can’t give you belonging.” What Leaders Can Do That AI Can’tPali and Jo explored concrete actions leaders can take today that no AI model can replicate.Jo highlighted the power of micro-moments in team interactions: Asking one more curious question Pausing to acknowledge someone’s effort Showing genuine interestAs she put it, “Engagement isn’t something you switch on during a meeting; it’s something you build in every interaction.”Pali encouraged leaders

At our latest Product Event our team shared the exciting new innovations we've been working on to make Slido more powerful and intuitive than ever.  Slido has evolved to become the go-to tool for engaging audiences in meetings and events of any size: from big conferences to small team gatherings. Our attendees demonstrated this perfectly. Just take a look at the word cloud below showing how they’ve been using Slido: Word cloud results: What kind of meetings or events are you using Slido for? The results really show that Slido is making a difference across a variety of different meeting types. That's why we wanted to highlight the new features we've developed to take things to the next level. What's new? 🤖 AI-Powered featuresGenerate polls in seconds, polish your content and get inspired faster with our new AI tools. 🤝 Smarter integrationsControl Slido directly from PowerPoint Presenter View and enjoy a more seamless experience with Slido within Webex app. 🧠 Slido IdeasA brand new fe

Slido recently hosted a webinar focusing on meeting design. We dove into the three essential areas for making sure your meetings have the greatest impact:Preparing with care before the meeting Facilitating with finesse during the meeting Summarizing and following up after the meeting You can watch the entire webinar below:  Scroll down to download the slides from the session We believe the meeting design isn’t just something you do beforehand, it’s much more than that. The most effective meeting designers are intentional with every aspect. This includes the meeting prep, the meeting facilitation and the meeting follow up. This is why we’ve developed and introduced our INTENT model. It’s built to streamline the meeting design process by walking you through all of the essential aspects. Slido’s I.N.T.E.N.T. model for meeting design The webinar was presented by expert leaders from our Content, CSM and Community teams. They each brought their own unique perspectives on meeting design, and

At our latest Product Event, our team revealed a series of updates designed to make your Slido experience smoother and more efficient than ever.  First up, our new and improved interface 🚀Our revamped design is all about ease and speed: expect simpler navigation, a slido creation process that’s now 30% faster, and a seamless experience across all of our integrations. But the big news? Our much-anticipated AI features! 🎉 You can now generate polls based on your presentation content, create quizzes in seconds, and get suggestions for optimizing Q&A questions - all with the power of AI. 💡 The event featured an in-depth look into the creative process behind these innovations – including our Product Managers leading a live demo showcasing how these new features can boost your workflow.  Missed the event? Catch up here 👍If you couldn't attend live, don’t worry! You can still experience the excitement by watching the recorded session and checking out the presented slide deck.  We’ve a

As economic uncertainty, employee disengagement, and layoffs persist, it's crucial for leaders to focus on both organizational goals and employee development. According to a Gartner study, prioritizing a human-centric work model enhances productivity, retention, and business outcomes. On May 23, we gathered experts at our popular Elevate by Slido event to discuss transitioning from management to effective, human-centered leadership. The event featured Abigail Marks (Newcastle University) on work-life integration, Liz Selman (The School of Life) on the necessary emotional skills, and Leah Roe (The Perk) on intentional trust-building. Practical Slido applications and best practices from Sabine Brossart (Slido) and insights into the daily life of leaders from Thomas Reyto (Slack) and Stephanie Gerry (Atlassian) rounded out the event.Explore these transformative ideas and actionable tips from our esteemed speakers. Insights and Strategies from our speakers The Intensity of Modern WorkAbiga

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! 

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,

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

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

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

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: Inclusivity and meeting equity 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.  SPARK Framework  We then looked into how we can take Leanne’s framework and make meetings more inclusive using Slido. Before your meetings, try collecting in

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