Use Miro to build pros and cons lists that speed up team decisions. Create two columns, collect ideas with sticky notes, cluster duplicates, and vote or score to prioritise. Add links and evidence beside each point so trade-offs are clear, alignment is faster, and outcomes are documented.

Make decisions faster, together

When choices pile up—tools, vendors, features—debate can stall progress. A simple pros and cons board in Miro helps you capture viewpoints, compare trade-offs, and commit with confidence.

Why use Miro for pros & cons?

Miro gives you a shared canvas where everyone can add input in real time. Sticky notes, voting, and templates turn a vague discussion into a structured decision—visible, auditable, and easy to revisit later.

Key benefits

• Simplify complex decisions: Organise signals into clear positives and negatives.

• Foster collaboration: Invite stakeholders; gather input live or asynchronously.

• See the bigger picture: Add links, screenshots, or data next to each point.

How it works (in short)

Create two columns (Pros | Cons), collect input via sticky notes, group similar ideas, then score or vote. Add context—evidence, metrics, risks—so the outcome is defensible, not just opinion-led.

Step-by-step in Miro

1. Start a board: Open Miro and select a “Pros & Cons” (or blank) template.

2. Set up columns: Title clearly—e.g., “Adopt Tool X — Pros | Cons”.

3. Gather inputs: Ask contributors to add one idea per sticky note.

4. Cluster & clarify: Merge duplicates, add links/files for evidence.

5. Score or vote: Use dot-voting or a simple 1–5 impact/effort score.

6. Decide & document: Capture the decision, owner and next steps on the same board.

Tip: Time-box ideation (e.g., 5 minutes) to keep energy high and bias-free.

Practical examples

• Vendor selection: Pros = lower cost, better support; Cons = limited integrations. Vote to surface the top three factors.

• Feature planning: Balance customer impact versus engineering effort with a score under each note.

• Policy change: Collect risks and mitigations, then attach draft docs for review.

FAQs

What is Miro?
Miro is an online collaborative whiteboard that helps teams ideate, plan and decide together.

How do pros and cons lists help?
They provide a visual comparison of benefits and drawbacks, reducing ambiguity and speeding up consensus.

Can I share my Miro board with others?
Yes—invite teammates or stakeholders for live or async input, with view or edit permissions.

How do we avoid bias in voting?
Use silent note-adding, then time-boxed voting. Consider a quick impact/effort score to balance popularity with practicality.

Summary & Next Steps

Pros and cons in Miro make decisions faster, fairer, and easier to defend. Start with a template, capture perspectives, vote, and document the next steps—all on one board.
Need help standardising decision workflows and governance? Generation Digital can design templates, training, and roll-out plans.