Create a Custom Poll in Slack Account or Channel

How can this Custom Poll app benefit team collaboration and decision-making in a business setting?

The Custom Poll app for Slack enhances team collaboration and decision-making by providing a quick and easy way to gather opinions and feedback. It allows team members to create polls directly within Slack channels, making it convenient for everyone to participate. The real-time updating of poll results promotes transparency and can help teams reach consensus faster. This tool is particularly useful for making group decisions, prioritizing tasks, or gathering input on various business matters without the need for lengthy meetings or email chains.

Can the Custom Poll app be used for employee engagement surveys?

Yes, the Custom Poll app can be an excellent tool for conducting quick employee engagement surveys. Its ease of use and integration with Slack make it ideal for frequent, lightweight surveys. For example, you could create weekly polls to gauge team morale, collect feedback on recent changes, or assess satisfaction with ongoing projects. The anonymity of votes encourages honest responses, while the real-time results allow management to quickly identify and address any issues. However, for more comprehensive or sensitive surveys, you may want to use dedicated survey tools that offer more advanced features and data protection.

How does the Custom Poll app ensure fair voting and prevent manipulation?

The Custom Poll app includes several features to ensure fair voting:

How can I modify the Custom Poll app to allow multiple votes per user?

To allow multiple votes per user, you would need to modify the handle_button_click function. Instead of replacing the user's previous vote, you would add each vote to a list. Here's an example of how you could modify the relevant part of the code:

```python @app.action("vote_button") def handle_button_click(ack, body, client): ack() user_id = body["user"]["id"] action_value = json.loads(body["actions"][0]["value"]) poll_id = action_value["poll_id"] voted_option = action_value["option"]

   # Initialize user's votes if not already present
   if user_id not in user_votes:
       user_votes[user_id] = {}
   if poll_id not in user_votes[user_id]:
       user_votes[user_id][poll_id] = []

   # Add the new vote
   user_votes[user_id][poll_id].append(voted_option)

   # Increment the vote count for the chosen option
   poll_votes[poll_id][voted_option] += 1

   # Update the poll message...

```

Remember to also update the update_poll_blocks function to reflect the new voting system.

How can I extend the Custom Poll app to include a time limit for polls?

To add a time limit to polls, you can use Python's threading module to schedule the closing of the poll. Here's an example of how you could modify the handle_submission function to include a time limit:

```python import threading

@app.view("poll_view") def handle_submission(ack, body, view, client): ack() # ... existing code ...

   # Add a field for poll duration in minutes
   duration = int(values["poll_duration"]["duration"]["value"])

   # Schedule poll closing
   threading.Timer(duration * 60, close_poll, args=[client, channel_id, poll_id]).start()

   # ... rest of existing code ...

def close_poll(client, channel_id, poll_id): # Update the poll message to show it's closed blocks = update_poll_blocks(poll_id) blocks.append({ "type": "section", "text": {"type": "mrkdwn", "text": "This poll is now closed."} })

   client.chat_update(
       channel=channel_id,
       ts=poll_votes[poll_id]["message_ts"],  # You'll need to store this when creating the poll
       text=f"Poll closed: {poll_id.split('-')[2]}",
       blocks=blocks
   )

```

This modification adds a timer that will automatically close the poll after the specified duration. You'll also need to add a new input field in the modal view to allow users to set the poll duration.