The multi-voting technique is a simple way for groups to decide on the most important options or ideas when there are many choices.

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Video: How to use multi-voting  (2:18 min.)

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Visual example: 
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Step by step:

1. List the options: Start by making a list of all the options, ideas, or choices that the group will consider. Write them down so everyone can see.

2. Set up the voting: Give each person in the group a set number of votes to distribute among the options. For example, if there are five options and each person gets five votes, they can distribute those votes however they want among the five options.

3. Place votes: Ask each person to place their votes next to the options they think are most important or best. They can put all their votes on one option or spread them out among several options, depending on what they think is best.

4. Identify the emerging top choices: Once everyone has placed their votes, add them up to see which options are the most favored or important according to the group.

5. Discuss and decide: Discuss the top options, why they received the most votes, and how they align with the group's goals. Use the insights to move closer to – and perhaps even make – the decision.

Here are tips for using this tool in an online meeting: • Create a screen-shared fill/save grid like above. • Have people speak their votes, and fill in the grid.