How do I create and manage polls during a retrospective?

Problem This Solves

Gather team consensus and measure sprint confidence by creating and running in-session polls.

When to Use This

Ensure Members can create polls is toggled ON under Board Settings > Features.

Prerequisites

• Ensure Members can create polls is toggled ON under Board Settings > Features.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Verify Poll Permissions: In Board Settings > Features, verify that Members can create polls (Allow all members to create and manage polls) is toggled ON.
2. Navigate to Polls Tab: In the board sub-navigation, click the Polls tab (displays the current count, e.g., Polls (0)).
3. Create a Poll: Click the create poll action, formulate your question (e.g., Do we feel confident about meeting the upcoming release deadline?), and define answer choices.
4. Launch and Collect Responses: Publish the poll to allow active retrospective participants to cast their votes in real time.
5. Review Consensus: Examine vote totals and percentages during the discussion phase to guide continuous improvement decisions.

Expected Outcome

Polls provide quick quantitative feedback alongside qualitative discussion, helping resolve deadlocks and gauge true team sentiment.

Troubleshooting & Realistic Tips

• If participants report they cannot initiate a poll, verify that Members can create polls is active in Board Settings > Features. When turned off, only board owners can launch polls.