The option your whole team can live with.
Majority voting picks winners by count. Consensus takes everyone's full preference into account, so the result reflects what the group as a whole can get behind — not just a loud half.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between consensus and majority voting?
Majority voting picks the option with the most first-place votes — the plurality's favorite wins, even if half the group dislikes it. Consensus-based ranking considers everyone's full preference order, surfacing the option the whole group can best live with.
Does everyone have to agree?
No. Consensus doesn't mean unanimous agreement. It means finding the option that everyone ranks reasonably high — the choice the group as a whole can rally behind, even if it's not everyone's top pick.