Checklist
- Define the decision owner
- Write balanced options
- Avoid joke options on serious votes
- Set a close time
- Publish the outcome
Steps
- Decide whether the poll informs or decides.
- Write options that represent realistic choices.
- Leave space for comments when context matters.
- Close voting on schedule.
- Explain the final decision even when it follows the poll.
Polls can make members feel heard, but unclear polls create resentment. Tell people how the result will be used before they vote.
Feedback is healthier when the server team keeps responsibility for the final decision.
