> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.leapchange.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating surveys

> Build surveys to assess stakeholder readiness

Create surveys to collect feedback and measure stakeholder readiness for your change initiatives.

## Creating a quick survey

Quick surveys are ideal for regular pulse checks:

1. Go to **Surveys** in the sidebar

2. Click **Create Survey**

3. Select **Quick Survey**

4. Configure your survey:
   * **Title** - What you're asking about
   * **Question** - The main question (appears with a 1-10 scale)
   * **Follow-up prompt** - Optional text field prompt
   * **Project** - Associate with a change initiative

5. Click **Create**

### Example quick survey

* **Title**: Q1 ERP Migration Readiness
* **Question**: How prepared do you feel for the upcoming ERP migration?
* **Follow-up**: What concerns do you have about the migration?

## Creating a comprehensive survey

Comprehensive surveys provide detailed assessment:

1. Go to **Surveys**
2. Click **Create Survey**
3. Select **Comprehensive Survey**
4. Add basic details:
   * **Title** and **Description**
   * **Associated project**

### Adding sections

Organize questions into logical sections:

1. Click **Add Section**
2. Enter section title and description
3. Sections are ordered—drag to reorder

### Adding questions

Within each section:

1. Click **Add Question**
2. Choose question type:
   * **Rating** - 1-10 scale
   * **Text** - Open-ended response
3. Enter the question text
4. Set as required or optional
5. Add more questions as needed

### Example structure

```
Section 1: Awareness
  - How well do you understand the upcoming changes? (Rating)
  - What information would help you feel more informed? (Text)

Section 2: Capability  
  - How confident are you in using the new system? (Rating)
  - What training would be most helpful? (Text)

Section 3: Readiness
  - Overall, how ready do you feel for this change? (Rating)
  - Any other concerns or feedback? (Text)
```

## Survey settings

Configure how your survey behaves:

| Setting                | Description                                  |
| ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------- |
| **Anonymous**          | Responses not linked to stakeholder identity |
| **Required responses** | Must complete all questions to submit        |
| **Show progress**      | Display completion bar to respondents        |

## Previewing surveys

Before sending, preview how your survey will appear:

1. Click **Preview** in the survey editor
2. Step through as a stakeholder would see it
3. Make adjustments as needed

## Saving and publishing

* **Save as draft** - Continue editing later
* **Open survey** - Make available for responses
* **Close survey** - Stop accepting new responses