This article provides an overview of the roles and permissions available in Big Think+ and what each one allows a user to do.
When inviting or editing a user in Big Think+, you can assign one or more permissions that define what the user is allowed to access or manage. These permissions give Learning Managers and Administrators the flexibility to tailor access based on each user's responsibilities.
Manage Comments
Allows users to delete or pin comments in discussions and reflections.
Use case: Useful for moderators or admins who want to highlight key responses or remove inappropriate content.
Where it applies: Lesson pages, Course Reflections, Conversation tabs.
Manage Curations
Allows users to publish or unpublish curated content across the organization.
Use case: Ideal for learning leads or content curators launching learning campaigns.
Where it applies: Learners’ Home page and Curation page.
Manage Users
Gives users access to the User Management dashboard, where they can invite, edit, or remove users and assign roles.
Use case: Appropriate for program admins or learning managers overseeing platform access.
Important: Users with this permission can add or remove users, so it should only be granted to trusted administrators.
View Analytics
Allows users to view and export reports from the analytics dashboard.
Use case: Helpful for program leads or HR partners tracking engagement and learner outcomes.
What’s included: Organization-wide analytics, lesson usage, course data, learner progress, and more.
Can users have more than one permission?
Yes. You can assign any combination of permissions to match a user's needs.
Permissions can be added, removed, or changed at any time from the User Management dashboard.