How to Use Ranking Slides in EngageSlide – Prioritize Audience Choices
Expert Guide: Using Ranking Slides
What is a Ranking Slide?
A Ranking slide challenges your audience to prioritize a list of items. Participants drag and drop options into their preferred order, and EngageSlide calculates the weighted average to show the final group preference on your screen.
Why use it?
- Prioritize Needs: Determine which features or projects your team values most.
- Group Decision Making: Reach a consensus quickly by visualizing collective priorities.
- Interactive Sorting: Perfect for planning, strategy sessions, or "Top 5" lists.
Quick Setup Guide
1
Click "+ New Slide" and select "Ranking" from the Interactive Questions.
2
In the Content tab, add the list of items you want the audience to rank.
3
Customize the submission rules in the Right Column Settings.
Advanced Settings (Right Column)
👁️ Hide Result
Toggle this to keep the current rankings hidden until you are ready to reveal the group's collective priority.
⏱️ Time Limit
Set a countdown timer. Since ranking takes more thought than a simple poll, ensure you give the audience enough time to reorder their list.
🛑 Stop Submission
Manually disable voting when you're ready to proceed to the next topic.
Pro Tips for Meaningful Rankings
- Avoid Too Many Options: Limit your list to 4-6 items. Too many options can overwhelm participants and lead to fatigue.
- Clear Items: Ensure each item is distinct and well-defined to avoid confusion during the sorting process.
- Acknowledge the Winner: Once results are revealed, discuss why the top-ranked item was so valuable to the majority.
- Anonymous Voting: By default, rankings are anonymous, ensuring that participants don't feel pressured by peers or authority figures.
Priorities, perfectly visualized.
Start your Ranking session on EngageSlide today!