Meeting Poll Rules: Yes / Maybe / No Voting That Works
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Meeting Poll Rules: Yes / Maybe / No Voting That Works

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The goal

Meeting polls aren’t about perfection — they’re about fast alignment.

Minimal ruleset

  1. Keep the range short (ideally 7–14 days)
  2. Define what “Maybe” means (e.g., “can move things around”)
  3. Set a voting deadline
  4. Don’t expand the range mid-poll unless you restart
  5. Pick the date with the most Yes; use Maybe only as a tie-breaker
  6. Close the poll after deciding and share the final date

If responses are low

Reduce the range and remind once (“Last call by 5pm”).

Tie-breaker (simple)

If two days have the same Yes count, pick the one with fewer No votes or the earlier date.

If no day wins

Shrink the range to 3–5 best candidates and re-run the poll, or pick a “good enough” date and confirm exceptions privately.

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