For Teams Meeting Users: Interactive Features directly in Teams
Run Structured,
Interactive Meetings
– All Inside Microsoft Teams
StageTools brings seamless moderation, live collaboration, and instant documentation to your Teams meetings – no app switching, no chaos.
StageTools is unique in that it combines structured meeting facilitation and visual interaction in a single, seamlessly integrated Teams app.
Work efficiently
StageTools runs fully within Teams, so no screen sharing or app switching needed.
Boost engagement
StageTools lets everyone draw, highlight, and interact in real time.
Flexible moderation
StageTools enables one-click moderator changes.
Keep everything visible
StageTools’ Stage Panel lets you view chat, participants, and more side by side in Teams.
Stay structured
StageTools’ timed agenda keeps meetings focused.
Decide faster
StageTools offers live voting with automatic documentation.
Never miss anything
StageTools instantly saves screenshots and moderator notes.
Secure outcomes
StageTools auto-documents tasks and minutes for immediate access after meetings.
See the Difference: Teams Meetings Enhanced by StageTools
| Feature / Experience | Teams Meeting without StageTools | Teams Meeting with StageTools |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Interaction | Limited: Whiteboard or screen sharing only | Rich: Draw, highlight, annotate directly on content |
| App Switching | Frequent: Switch between apps/screens | None: All tools integrated within Teams |
| Moderator Change | Manual, often disruptive | Seamless: One-click handover |
| Agenda Management | Manual, often outside Teams (e.g., in Word/Excel) | Integrated timed agenda keeps focus |
| Live Voting & Decisions | External tools or manual polls | Built-in live voting with automatic documentation |
| Task & Minutes Capture | Manual note-taking, risk of missing items | Automated documentation of tasks and minutes |
| Content Sharing | Screen sharing required, can disrupt flow | Direct display of slides, images, and more in Teams |
| Participant Engagement | Often passive, limited interaction | Active: Everyone can interact live on shared content |
| Meeting Summary | Must be compiled manually after meeting | Instantly available, auto-generated |
| Side Panel Use | Limited: Switching between chat, participants, etc. | Flexible: Stage Panel + Teams side panel side by side |
| Hybrid/Workshop Suitability | Basic, less interactive | Highly interactive, ideal for hybrid/workshop formats |
Exclusively designed to enhance your Microsoft Teams meeting experience.
Directly in Teams
Interactive Content
PDFs and images can be collaboratively viewed, enhanced by features such as zooming, panning, and drawing tools.
Use the live laser pointer to direct attention to critical details.
Agenda tool with an integrated active timer.
Directly in Teams
Decisions and Meeting Documentation
Vote on important points directly during the meeting and save them as decisions.
Capture notes live in real-time.
Create tasks and assign responsibilities immediately.
Directly in Teams
Multi-Screen Sharing and Screenshots
Share screens from multiple participants simultaneously using multi-screen sharing.
Create screenshots with a single click, save them as notes, and add annotations.
Directly in Teams
Collaboration with External Participants
Seamlessly prepare and share meeting minutes with external participants.
Capture notes, decisions, and tasks for all attendees.
Directly in Teams
Interactive Tools
Create and launch icebreakers, introduction rounds, coffee breaks, and voting sessions directly in Teams without the need for additional apps.
Directly in Teams
Meeting Preparation and Meeting Minutes
Prepare meetings with agenda topics, documents, and decision templates seamlessly, even with external participants.
Agenda tool with an integrated active timer.
Screenshots from Stage
- Capture all displayed content and annotations with a single click
- Screenshots are automatically saved in your resources
- Instantly attach them to notes, tasks, or decisions
Never miss an important moment again – everything stays documented and accessible for everyone!
Decisions
- Create decisions directly in the meeting
- Enable live voting for all participants, including guests
- Instantly document outcomes and link them to meeting notes or tasks
Make decisions transparent and binding for everyone – so nothing gets lost and every vote counts!
Highlighting & Drawing
- Highlight key content directly in the document with the marker tool
- Use the drawing function for quick sketches or visual notes
- All highlights and drawings are instantly visible to the whole team
Capture ideas and priorities instantly – for more clarity and better collaboration!
Laser Pointer
- Every participant has their own laser pointer in a unique color
- All laser pointers can be used simultaneously
- Visual cues and discussions are instantly visible in the document
Collaboration becomes even more interactive – everyone can direct attention and highlight key points together!
Meeting Minutes
- Automatically capture all key meeting outcomes
- Meeting minutes are always accessible for all participants, including external guests
- Instantly share content via link right after the meeting
Everything stays transparent – everyone is informed, nothing gets lost!
Meeting Preparation
- Everyone can contribute content and topics to the agenda – including external participants and guests
- Collaborative preparation makes meetings more structured and efficient
- All contributions are visible and instantly accessible to the whole team
Collaboration starts before the meeting – everyone can get involved, no matter where they’re from!
Notes & Tasks
- Create and share notes and tasks directly during the meeting
- All entries are visible to the whole team and can be edited at any time
- Link tasks and notes to relevant content for maximum clarity
Stay organized – nothing gets forgotten and everyone knows what to do!
Presenter Notes
- Add private notes to resources, visible only to the presenter
- Supports the presenter with cues on what to say or do next
- Helpful reminders are always at hand during your presentation
Present with confidence – all your key information stays right where you need it!
Ressources
- All uploaded PDFs, images, and screenshots in one place
- Instantly present resources on stage for everyone with just one click, no sharing required
- Everyone has immediate access to all key content during the meeting
Sharing information becomes effortless – everything is always visible to everyone!
Seamless Presenter Change
- Any participant can take over the presentation with just one click
- No need to stop or re-share – the presentation continues seamlessly
- Presenters can instantly display new content or resources
Keep the meeting flow smooth – handovers are easy, fast, and completely uninterrupted!
Side and StagePanel
- Control all StageTools features easily via the dedicated SidePanel
- The StagePanel is placed right on the stage and always within reach
- Independent from the Teams side panel – full control without switching views
Keep all your tools at your fingertips – for a seamless and efficient meeting experience!
Timed Agenda
- Create a structured agenda with time slots for each topic
- The built-in timer shows everyone how much time is left
- Helps keep meetings focused and on schedule
Make every meeting efficient – everyone knows what’s next and time is used wisely!
Zoom & Pan
- Easily zoom in or move around content directly in the viewer – using your mouse or touch
- Every detail is visible to everyone, no matter the original document size
- All participants stay focused and never lose track of important information
Never miss a thing – even the smallest details are clear and visible to everyone!