Abstract

Dot voting is a simple, visual, and inclusive group decision-making technique that helps participants identify priorities and evaluate options through the placement of colored adhesive dots. This resource outlines the benefits of dot voting, common applications, best practices, and step-by-step guidance for implementation. It also provides recommendations for allocating dots to support ranking, prioritization, and collaborative decision-making in community engagement and facilitation settings.

Date Created

June 6, 2024

Publication Date

10-28-2026

Document Type

Article

Language

English

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