Welcome to Manager Tools.

Don't Vote.

How to get group input on decisions.

Part one.

Here we go.

This cast answers these questions.

What's the best way to get input during my meetings?

Should I take votes input during my meetings?

Should I take votes on topics during meetings?

How can I encourage everyone to comment during meetings?

Well if you want answers to these questions and more, keep on listening.

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I find meetings interesting in terms of how managers do it, particularly when trying to get input on decisions.

And too many managers, in my experience, they seek consensus, or they just squash all input or they ask for votes when seeking input on decisions

and meetings and ultimately what we want is the decision that's going to be

implemented effectively and how you get there is important.

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