Have you ever left a meeting or planning session feeling like there were a lot of ideas shared but nothing decided on?  Perhaps feeling frustrated or like time was wasted?

Tom Leahy shares a simple, but effective tool that can support any group in their decision making process. It is one way to help ideas and opinions be heard and keep the team moving forward.

1.   DISCUSSION TIME…Set a time limit for a discussion and opinions

2.   PROPOSAL…Someone make a proposal.  The language is…”I HAVE A PROPOSAL…”

3.   VOTE…4 possible movements

          A.    THUMBS UP…I AM ALL FOR IT 100%

          B.    THUMBS SIDEWAYS…I CAN LIVE WITH IT AND I WILL NOT GET IN THE WAY

          C.    THUMBS DOWN…I CANNOT LIVE WITH IT

          D.    HOLD UP A HAND…I HAVE A QUESTION BEFORE I AM ABLE TO VOTE

Rules…Everyone MUST vote or it is a not a vote.

            If all thumbs are up, it is unanimous.

            If any thumbs are sideways, it is consensus.

            If one thumb is down, it kills the proposal.

            Proposals must be voted on as presented.

            Once a proposal is made, no other proposal may be made until the first proposal is voted on.

Created by Thomas Leahy  

     (Thank you Tom!)

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