Industry Straw Poll on a Proposed Policy or Issue

Thanks for weighing in! This is an informal straw poll on (Replace with the specific issue, e.g., 'the proposed certification standard') — there are no right answers, we just want an honest read on where people stand. About 7 minutes.

How closely have you been following the discussion around (Replace with specific issue/proposal)?

• Closely — I've read the details
• Somewhat — I know the basics
• Only vaguely aware
• This is the first I'm hearing of it

If a vote were held today, where would you stand on (Replace with specific issue, e.g., 'adopting the proposed certification standard')?

• Strongly support
• Support
• Neutral / undecided
• Oppose
• Strongly oppose

How firm is that position right now?

Which of these considerations matter most to your position on this issue?

• Cost or financial impact
• Compliance or administrative burden
• Competitive impact on my organization
• Safety or quality implications
• Environmental or sustainability impact
• Precedent it sets for future decisions
• Timeline for implementation
• How much member input shaped it

In the last month, has anything shifted your view on this — a conversation, a data point, a version of the proposal?

• Yes, it moved me toward support
• Yes, it moved me toward opposition
• No, my view hasn't changed
• Not sure

How open are you to changing your position before a final decision is made?

• Very open
• Somewhat open
• Not very open
• My mind is made up

Probe the reasoning behind the respondent's stated position on the issue: what specific experience, data, or concern anchors it. If they're neutral or 'somewhat open', find out exactly what information or change to the proposal would move them to support or oppose. If their position is firm, ask what would be the one thing that could still change their mind, and what they'd want decision-makers to understand before finalizing anything.

Anything else you'd want the people making this decision to know?

Straw poll wrapped up — thank you for the honest read! Results will be shared as an anonymized summary with the decision-makers before any formal vote.

Which best describes your role in the industry?

• Owner / executive
• Manager
• Frontline staff / practitioner
• Consultant / vendor
• Other
• Prefer not to say

How many years have you worked in this industry?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-5 years
• 6-15 years
• More than 15 years
• Prefer not to say

What size is your organization?

• Solo / independent
• Small (under 50 employees)
• Mid-size (50-500 employees)
• Large (500+ employees)
• Prefer not to say