tool-note-and-vote

Runs a five-step silent ideation, voting, and Decider supervote protocol for group decisions.

640|81|Updated Jan 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-note-and-vote
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Skill: tool-note-and-vote
Source: https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills/tree/main/skills/tool-note-and-vote
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/product-on-purpose/pm-skills --skill tool-note-and-vote

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Group decisions often suffer from groupthink, anchoring on the loudest voice, and discussions that end without a recorded outcome. This Skill structures a 25-minute decision meeting so every participant contributes independently before discussion, and a named Decider closes the choice with an explicit audit trail.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Five-Step Protocol: Frame the question, run silent ideation, run silent voting, hold a brief timed discussion, then execute the Decider supervote.
  • Bundled Decision Artifact: Produces a single record containing the decision question, ideation board, vote summary, discussion notes, and signed decision record.
  • Templates and Worked Example: Ships a canonical output template plus a complete worked example from a Foundation Sprint target-customer decision.
  • Use Case: During a Design Sprint, a team of five must pick which solution sketch moves into storyboarding. Run Note-and-Vote to surface independent preferences, discuss the top options for seven minutes, and have the Decider sign off on the winner with rejected alternatives documented.

Quick Start

Ask the AI to run a Note-and-Vote session for your team's decision question, guiding silent ideation, voting, discussion, and the Decider supervote, then produce the decision record artifact.

Frequently Asked Questions about tool-note-and-vote

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I run a Note-and-Vote session with my team?

Frame one unambiguous decision question, give participants 3-7 minutes of silent ideation, run a silent multi-vote round, discuss the top options for 5-10 minutes, then have the Decider make a supervote. Record everything in the bundled decision artifact.

What is the Decider supervote in Note-and-Vote?

The Decider supervote is the final one-minute step where a named Decider picks the winning option. They usually pick the top vote-getter, may choose a different option with stated rationale, or rarely call a re-vote after re-framing.

When should I not use Note-and-Vote for a decision?

Skip it when one person owns the decision outright, consensus has already emerged, the stakes warrant multi-day deliberation, or no Decider with authority is available. It is a 25-minute tool, not a governance process.

How long does a Note-and-Vote session take?

A typical session runs 12-25 minutes depending on time allocations per step. The default is 25 minutes for a non-trivial decision, covering framing, ideation, voting, discussion, and the supervote.

Why does Note-and-Vote require silent ideation and voting?

Silence prevents anchoring and groupthink by ensuring every participant contributes independent thinking before seeing others' ideas. Verbal contribution during ideation or voting defeats the protocol's purpose.