Step 8: Map the Solutions: See Clear Results

Overview

Things seen are mightier than things heard.

—Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Once the secret ballots have been cast, it takes just a moment to tally the straw vote. Once you have the tally, you'll quickly discover exactly what each participant thinks is the best choice, as well as potential alternatives.

Let the results from the secret ballots speak—and speak quickly—for themselves. Steps #1 through #7 provided extensive opportunities for sharing information. Now is the time to look at the results and let participants learn from them.