Sometimes, you may want to share feedback or ask a question on someone else’s Check-in that’s just between the two of you. Or, perhaps you need to leave a comment that the Check-in owner doesn’t see, but their manager or higher-ups in the reporting hierarchy do. Whether it’s a sensitive topic, a personal note, or something meant for leadership, 15Five makes it easy to control who can see your Check-in comments. In this article, we’ll guide you through how to leave private comments, ensuring your message stays confidential and reaches the right audience.
In this article, you will learn...
- How to leave a private comment on a Check-in 🧑💻
- Additional resources 📝
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❓
Access and availability
⛔️ Required access to Check-ins.
👥 This article is relevant to all roles.
📦 This feature is available in the Perform, Legacy Focus, and Total Platform pricing packages.
Leave a private comment on a Check-in 🧑💻
- Click on Check-ins in 15Five's main, left-hand navigation.
- Open the 'Everyone's Check-ins' tab at the top of the page.
- You'll be taken to a list of everyone whose Check-ins you have permission to view. Click on the name of the person whose Check-in you want to comment on.
Tip
You can gain visibility into a person's Check-ins by following them. Upon their approval, you’ll have access to view their Check-ins and stay informed about their updates.
- Click the dialog bubble icon next to a Check-in item to leave a comment. To make it private, check the "Private comment to..." box and use the dropdown to choose whether it’s private to the Check-in owner, their manager, or higher-ups in the reporting hierarchy.
- Click the Post comment button.
- The comment will contain a note clarifying that it's private between you and the other person.
Additional resources 📝
- Help Center article 💡: How to follow a teammate's Check-ins
- Help Center article 💡: Default visibility for Check-ins
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ❓
No— you can only select one recipient for each private comment.
If you don't specifically mark a comment as private, it will be "public," meaning that anyone who can see the Check-in can see the comment.
Yes. They'll receive an in-app notification, email, and Slack notification (if enabled) informing them of your comment that contains a direct link to the Check-in.