Overview
When you manually rate a subcategory in Hyver, it’s good practice to explain why. This article shows you how to add, edit, and track your reasoning using the Reason for selection field — a key tool for transparency and collaboration in the maturity assessment process.
How to Add a Reason
Select or change a maturity level
A popup window appears inviting you to explain your rating:
Enter your reasoning
Provide context such as:
Supporting documentation
Internal processes or tools in place
Why a specific rating was appropriate
Alternatively, click Reason for selection
You can add or edit a reason at any time, even after the initial rating is saved
Editing and Version History
Who can edit: Only users with editing permissions
Changes are tracked: All new entries or edits are automatically saved to the History tab for that subcategory
This helps maintain an audit trail and makes it easier to revisit past decisions, especially during reviews or audits.
Wrap-up / Next Steps
Adding a reason for your maturity rating isn’t just helpful — it’s part of building a strong, defensible assessment. Clear rationale makes your evaluations easier to understand and more useful for your team and leadership.