Group PollsA poll is only as fair as its question. These habits keep a poll useful and keep the group friendly.
- Ask one thing. "Which day and where?" is two questions. Make two polls.
- Use neutral words. "Should we finally stop the boring Sunday meeting?" pushes people. "Which day suits for the meeting?" does not.
- Offer real options. Include only choices you can actually carry out.
- Cover everyone. Add an "other" or "any" option where it fits.
- Set an end time and say it in the group.
- Share the same link with everyone, not only the active members.
- Do not vote ten times. It spoils the result and the trust.
- Decide beforehand what a tie means: a second poll, or the organiser decides.
- Accept the result or do not run the poll.
- Say thank you and tell the group what was decided.
For ready polls see the home page lists such as where to eat and trip planning.