Meeting Polling
A method of finding meeting times by having all participants vote on their preferred time slots.
Definition
Meeting polling is a group scheduling technique where an organizer proposes multiple potential meeting times and all participants indicate which times work for them. The system then identifies the time slot with the most (or unanimous) availability. Unlike direct booking where one person picks a time, polling is democratic and considers everyone's schedule before finalizing.
Examples of Meeting Polling
Selecting a time for a team offsite with 20 participants
Finding a dinner date that works for a group of friends
Scheduling a board meeting with external directors
Coordinating a study group session
Why Meeting Polling Matters
For large groups or meetings with external participants, direct booking doesn't work—you can't see everyone's calendars. Polling lets each person vote on availability without calendar access. It's more democratic but slower than automated scheduling.
How SchedulingKit Handles Meeting Polling
While SchedulingKit focuses on direct booking, you can use collective scheduling for internal teams. For external group polling, integrate with polling tools or use our group booking features to manage classes and group events.
Try SchedulingKit FreeCommon Questions About Meeting Polling
When should I use polling vs direct booking?
Use direct booking when your calendar determines availability. Use polling when you need input from multiple external people whose calendars you can't see.
What's faster: polling or automated scheduling?
Automated scheduling is faster—clients book instantly. Polling requires waiting for everyone to respond, which can take days.
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