TABLE OF CONTENTS The On-Site phase explores the results of the preliminary data analysis, provides an opportunity for practitioners at the organizational units being appraised to participate in the data gathering and validation process, and provides practitioners and management with input on the results of the appraisal.
Figure 4-1 shows the activities in the on-site phase in a sequential manner. In some cases, the team may be able to perform some activities in parallel. The On-Site phase may occur as several site visits. Annex C shows some alternative On-Site schedules that may be followed.
Table 4-1 lists the major activities of the On-Site phase and the expected output of each. Each element is described more fully in the summaries that follow.
| ID | Activity | Description | Outputs |
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| 4.2.1 | Conduct opening meeting | The opening meeting provides participants with an overview of the appraisal and the context of the appraisal (e.g., schedule and confidentiality). The sponsor expresses support of the appraisal and subsequent process improvement activities. |
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| 4.2.2 | Familiarize team with the AM | The team leader instructs the appraisal team on the detailed conduct of the appraisal activities and introduces the model as tailored for this appraisal. |
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| 4.2.3 | Analyze questionnaire | The appraisal team analyzes the responses to the questionnaire and formulates a set of follow-on, exploratory questions for the interviews and focus groups. |
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| 4.2.4 | Interview product life cycle... |
