Dotmocracy
Reference model
Participants vote on options using colored dots to indicate preferences.
About this model
A visual voting method that helps groups prioritize ideas or options based on collective input.
Originator not stated.
How to read it
- Count the dots for each option to see which has the most support.
- Look for patterns in the votes to identify strong preferences.
What this does
Facilitates group decision-making by allowing participants to vote on options using dots, making preferences visible and actionable.
When to use it
Use it when a group needs to prioritize options or reach a consensus on a decision in a transparent way.
Not when: Do not use it when the decision is binary or when there are too many options to evaluate effectively.
What happens next
Summarize the results into a clear action plan with assigned responsibilities.
Golden thread
Builds on ←
- Brainstorming Session
- Options List
Feeds into →
- Decision Summary
Use this tool, free
Sign in to open the worksheet. Your work saves as you type, the AI can draft the parts you have not filled in, and you finish with an analysis and a 30/60/90-day action plan.
Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.