ConsensusPolling:When NOT to use it
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Consensus polling, though a very effective process for consensus building, is not appropriate for certain situations. We have already seen the challenges faced by other decision-making processes, but in some situations they can be more effective than consensus polling. As a rule of thumb, the use of consensus polling should be avoided in the following situations:
- Black and White situations: When choice exists only between option A and B. (Voting is more appropriate for these situations)
- When many decisions need to be made in a very short time span. (Top-Down Decision-Making might be more applicable in this case)
- When very few people need to reach a decision. (Face to Face Consensus would be more efficient)
