Poll via emoji reactions

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Using Slack without any plugins... how do you conduct a poll?To conduct a poll in Slack without using any plugins, you can use a simple method with emoji reactions. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

1. Write Your Poll Question: Start a new message in the channel where you want to conduct the poll. Clearly type out your question.

2. List the Options: Under your question, list out each option for the poll. Each option should ideally be on a new line to keep it organized.

3. Add Reactions for Voting: After posting your question and options, use Slack’s emoji reactions to represent voting. Add an emoji reaction for each option directly under your message. For example, if your options are "Yes" and "No", you might add a thumbs-up emoji for "Yes" and a thumbs-down emoji for "No".

4. Ask Team Members to Vote: Inform your team members to cast their vote by clicking on the reaction emojis. Each member should click on the emoji that corresponds to their choice.

5. Count the Votes: To see the results, simply look at the number of reactions each emoji has received. This count shows how many votes each option got.

This method works well for simple polls and smaller teams but can be less effective for more complex polling or larger groups due to its manual nature and the potential for missing out on nuanced responses.I'm trying to guage with my team if we should adopt a wiki. we've discussed Confluence, Meta Workspace, Notion. some team mates have used wikis and liked them. Many people said nothing. What would be a good poll question to build consensus and see if it is worth a trail adoption of a toolCreating an effective poll question to gauge your team's interest in adopting a wiki tool involves asking a clear and concise question that captures the essence of what you're trying to achieve. Since you're considering a trial adoption to see if one of the tools fits your team's needs, your question should be designed to gather both interest levels and preferences. Here’s a suggestion for framing your poll question and the options:

Poll Question:

"Would you support a trial adoption of a wiki tool for our team? If so, which tool would you prefer we try first?"

Options to Include:

1. Confluence
2. Meta Workspace
3. Notion
4. No need for a new tool

Steps to Implement the Poll in Slack:

1. Post the Question: Write the poll question in a channel where all team members can participate.
2. List the Options: Under your question, type out each option. Make sure each option is clearly separated, perhaps with bullet points.
3. Add Emoji Reactions: For each option, add a unique emoji reaction. Choose simple and distinct emojis for clarity (e.g., 📘 for Confluence, 🌐 for Meta Workspace, 📝 for Notion, and ❌ for "No need").
4. Invite Responses: Encourage your team members to vote by clicking the emoji that corresponds to their preferred choice. If your Slack setup allows, you might also want to encourage adding comments for those who have specific thoughts or additional input.
5. Review the Results: After a set time (make sure to communicate the deadline for voting), tally the emoji counts to see which option has the most support.

This approach allows you to measure both the general interest in adopting a wiki and the specific preference for each tool, helping guide your decision-making process with clear feedback from the team.

Poll via emoji reactions created at Tue Jan 20 1970 20:07:57 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)