Host Live Playbook
Before participants join
Section titled “Before participants join”- Confirm active organization
- Open host control tab for first activity
- Open display tab on projector/second screen
- Test one audience join from phone
- Preload backup activity (for quick pivot)
During session
Section titled “During session”Keep one control operator
Section titled “Keep one control operator”Assign one person to click push/reveal/spin to avoid conflicting actions.
Announce interaction instructions clearly
Section titled “Announce interaction instructions clearly”Before each activity, state:
- Where to join
- What to do
- When results will be shown
Watch response counts
Section titled “Watch response counts”Use built-in submission counters to decide when to reveal.
Transition intentionally
Section titled “Transition intentionally”Use Sessions for structured agendas, or manually switch tools when needed.
Recovery patterns
Section titled “Recovery patterns”If something fails live:
- Keep display open with current state.
- Refresh host tab.
- Re-open item from list page.
- Continue from last known stable action.
After session
Section titled “After session”- Review result tabs
- Export/screenshot key outcomes if needed
- Reset reusable activities for next event
- Archive naming and tags for future reuse