Responder Categories

Responder categories are used to group Responders based on their relationship to the Subject.

These categories help organize feedback and allow results to be analyzed from different perspectives.

What is a Responder Category?

A responder category defines the role or relationship a Responder has with the Subject.

Common examples include:

• Manager
• Peer
• Direct report
• Other

Each responder is assigned to a category when providing feedback for a specific Subject.

Why Responder Categories Matter

Responder categories play a key role in how feedback is presented.

They allow you to:

• View feedback from different perspectives
• Compare responses across groups
• Identify patterns in how Subjects are perceived

Responder categories are important because feedback is typically grouped and reported by category in the final 360-degree feedback report. This helps provide perspective on how the Subject is perceived by different groups of people they work with.

What You Can Do on This Page

On the Responder Categories page, you can:

• Create and edit responder categories
• Define category names
• Set the display order of responder categories
• Configure how categories are presented in reports
• Define the bar graph colors associated with each responder category in reports

These settings help organize feedback clearly and ensure reports are easy to interpret.

How Responder Categories Fit Into Your Workflow

Responder categories are typically defined before or during people setup.

A common sequence is:

1. Build your questionnaire
2. Define responder categories
3. Add people and assign Subjects and Responders
4. Launch your project

Clear categories help ensure accurate and useful reporting.

Tips for Using Responder Categories

• Use categories that reflect real working relationships
• Keep category names clear, simple, and easy to understand
• Avoid creating too many categories
• Ensure each category includes enough responders to provide meaningful feedback while maintaining confidentiality
• Review category structure before launching the project

Important Considerations

• Responder categories affect how results are grouped in reports
• Changes made after launching may impact how data is interpreted
• Ensure categories are finalized before sending invitations

Related Pages

• Understanding Subjects and Responders
• Adding and Managing People
• Subject Settings
• Generating Subject Reports