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Launch Phases in a Review Cycle

Last updated on Oct 29, 2025

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1. Navigate to Reviews Section

Click on the “Reviews” module from the homepage to access all active review cycles

Navigate to Reviews Section

2. Open the Review Cycle

Click Open for the review cycle in which you want to launch the phases

Open the Review Cycle

3. Initiate Review Kick-Off

If no phase has been launched yet, click Kick-off Review to begin the launch process

Initiate Review Kick-Off

4. Select a Phase to Launch

From the dropdown, choose the specific phase you want to launch within the review cycle

Select a Phase to Launch

5. Choose a Launch Channel

Select the communication channel for launching the phase. Available options include Microsoft Teams, Email, Slack, and Silent Launch

Choose a Launch Channel

6. Configure Message (for Teams, Email, or Slack)

If you select Microsoft Teams, Email, or Slack, you’ll have the option to customize the subject and message before sending the launch notification

Configure Message (for Teams, Email, or Slack)

7. Silent Launch Option

If you choose Silent Launch, no subject or message field will appear. In this mode, the task will be assigned to reviewees and reviewers without sending any notifications

Silent Launch Option

8. Launch the Phase Instantly

Select Instant Launch to send the phase immediately to the participants

Launch the Phase Instantly

9. Schedule Launch for Later

Choose Schedule for Later to launch the phase automatically on a specified date

Schedule Launch for Later

10. Launch to Specific Reviewees

Select this option if you want to launch the phase only to specific participants. You can manually choose which reviewees should receive the launch notification

Launch to Specific Reviewees

11. Launch to Reviewees Pending Notification

Choose this option to launch the phase for all reviewees who haven’t yet received the launch notification

Launch to Reviewees Pending Notification

12. Launch the Phase

Once all configurations are complete, click Launch. The phase will now be initiated, and tasks will be assigned to the selected participants

Launch the Phase