Roman Voting
The simplest possible group voting technique: thumbs up (yes), thumbs sideways (neutral/can live with it), or thumbs down (no/block). Named after the Roman gladiatorial arena gesture, it's used for rapid, simultaneous polling on yes/no decisions or to check for consent.
Come eseguirlo
- 1
State the proposal or question clearly.
- 2
Count down '3-2-1' and have everyone show their thumb simultaneously.
- 3
Thumbs up = support, thumbs sideways = neutral, thumbs down = oppose or need to discuss.
- 4
If unanimous thumbs up: proceed.
- 5
If any thumbs sideways/down: invite those people to briefly state their concern.
- 6
Revise the proposal if needed and re-vote.
Suggerimenti
Best for straightforward yes/no decisions.
For nuanced decisions use Fist of Five instead.
Make voting simultaneous to avoid anchoring effects.
Variazioni
Use coloured cards (green/yellow/red) instead of thumbs for visibility in large groups. For remote teams use poll reactions (👍/➡️/👎).
Casi d'uso
Domande frequenti
Quando usare Roman Voting?▾
Usa Roman Voting quando vuoi: Quick decisions in meetings; Consent rounds in sociocracy; Checking energy levels; Go/no-go decisions.
Quanto dura Roman Voting?▾
Roman Voting dura tipicamente da 2 a 10 minuti.
Per quanti partecipanti è adatto Roman Voting?▾
Roman Voting funziona meglio per gruppi di 2–100 partecipanti.
Di quali materiali ho bisogno per Roman Voting?▾
Per condurre Roman Voting avrai bisogno di: none (uses thumbs).
Quanto è difficile facilitare Roman Voting?▾
Roman Voting è classificato come principiante — facile da facilitare anche senza esperienza precedente.
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