Locking a review cycle prevents all users from submitting reviews or editing any cycle details. After locking, a lock icon appears next to the cycle on the Reviews tab.
Before You Begin
- All manager summary meetings must be complete and all summaries finalized before you lock the cycle.
- If you need to unlock a locked cycle later, see Lock or unlock a review cycle.
Steps
- Navigate to Reviews in the top navigation bar.
- Locate the completed review cycle in the list.
- Click the cycle name to open it.
- Click Manage cycle or the settings menu for the cycle.
- Select Lock cycle.
- Confirm the action in the confirmation dialog.
- Return to the Reviews tab and verify a lock icon appears next to the cycle.
If Something Goes Wrong
| Issue | Check | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Lock option is not visible | Confirm you have the Review Admin role | Ask a Review Admin to complete the lock |
| Lock icon does not appear after confirming | Refresh the Reviews tab | If icon is still missing, contact 15Five Support |
| You locked the cycle before all summaries were finalized | Check each participant's summary status in the cycle | Unlock the cycle, finalize the remaining summaries, then re-lock. See Lock or unlock a review cycle for unlock steps. |
Not Covered Here
This article does not cover downloading or printing review results after the cycle is locked.