See the Difference: Teams Meetings Enhanced by StageTools

More structure, better collaboration, and greater efficiency—right inside Microsoft Teams.

Meetings in Microsoft Teams offer many possibilities, but often fall short when it comes to interactivity and efficiency. StageTools is purpose-built to add structured facilitation and visual collaboration directly within Teams. The following comparison shows how StageTools can noticeably optimize your meetings.

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