⚙️ Configuration
Question
Craft a focused, single question for your poll:- Question text: Enter your poll question clearly and concisely
- Character limit: While technically flexible, keep questions under 200 characters for better engagement
- Best practice: Ask one specific thing rather than multiple questions combined
- “How would you rate your first day experience?”
- “Do you feel prepared for your role?”
- “What’s your biggest challenge so far?”
Question Types
Choose from various question types to collect the right kind of feedback:| Type | Description | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | Predefined options (single or multiple selection) | Categorizing responses, limiting options |
| Scale 1-10 | Buttons 1-10 with labels | Detailed satisfaction, confidence ratings |
| Scale 1-5 | Buttons 1-5 with labels | Quick satisfaction checks |
| Emoji | 5 emoji options (😊 to 😡) | Low-friction mood/feeling checks |
| Employee NPS | 0-10 scale with Promoter/Passive/Detractor categorization | Standardized engagement measurement |
| Open Ended | Free-form text input | Detailed qualitative insights |
Poll Options
Allow Multiple Answers
Available for Multiple Choice questions only- Enable: Users can select multiple options
- Disable: Users can only select one option
- Example: “Which of these resources were helpful?” (multiple) vs “What’s your primary role?” (single)
Allow Comments
Enable an optional comment field with any question type.- Purpose: Provides context for responses
- Display: Adds a free text field below the main question
- Example: Add “Any additional thoughts?” field to a rating question
Response Time Limit
Set how long people have to respond to the poll:- No Limit: Poll remains open indefinitely (default)
- Specific Duration: Set hours, days, or weeks for responses
- Strategy: Shorter limits (1-3 days) improve response rates; longer limits (1-2 weeks) allow flexibility
📍 Destination
Choose where the poll will be sent:| Destination | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| User | Direct message to the track participant | ”How was your first day?” |
| Manager | Participant’s manager (requires manager configured in Doozy) | “How is {{user}} progressing?” |
| Mentor | Assigned mentor (requires mentor assignment step earlier) | “How is your mentorship going?” |
| Mentor & User | Group DM to both mentor and mentee | ”How was your first mentorship meeting?” |
⏰ Schedule Settings
Delivery Time
Control when the poll is sent:- Immediate: Leave blank to send immediately when the step is triggered
- Scheduled: Select a specific time (e.g., 4:00 PM) for delivery
- Timezone consideration: Time is based on the recipient’s timezone
📊 Poll Responses
Viewing Results
Access poll results from:- Doozy (Slack app) > Polls & Surveys > Poll Name
- Doozy (Slack app) > Tracks > Track Name > View Results
⭐ Best Practices
- Ask one specific thing — “How was your first day?” beats “How are things?”
- Poll at milestones — Day 1, Week 1, Day 30 when experiences are fresh
- Don’t over-poll — Space polls out; one per week maximum
- Limit choices — 3-7 options for multiple choice; include “Other” with comments
- Use consistent scales — Stick to 1-5 or 1-10 throughout a track
- Act on feedback — Review regularly and share insights with stakeholders
🎯 Common Use Cases
- Milestone Feedback: Collect reflections at Day 1, Week 1, Day 30, Day 90
- Manager Assessments: Get supervisor perspectives on team member progress
- Training Effectiveness: Measure confidence or understanding after training
- Engagement Measurement: Use NPS polls to track employee engagement
- Mentor Check-ins: Poll both mentors and mentees on the relationship
🔗 Related Steps
- Step: Survey - Multi-question forms for detailed feedback
- Step: Message - Send context before or follow-ups after polls
- Step: Delay - Space out polls appropriately
- Step: Mentor Assignment - Enable mentor destinations