SYNCHRONIZATION

The most powerful functionality of the Etool is the synchronization of data. 

1) Each assessor  works independently, taking care of the tasks agreed with the administrator.

2) When completes its work, each assessor  EXPORTS  the same through the appropriate function and therefore TRANSMITS  the compressed file that is produced, to the administrator.

3) The Admin AGGREGATES  the exported data, DECOMPRESS them in a folder and then launches :

A)      the SYNCHRONIZATION command for Strengths – Weaknesses – Areas and Ideas for improvement – Scores;

B)   the  SYNCHRONIZATION command for the  RAW DATA (Enablers and Results)

4) The S.A.G. makes the CONSENSUS MEETING, the Admin create the BACKUP of the (rationalized) DATA in a compressed folder and TRANSMITS it to the Assessors.

5) The Assessors decompress the folder and launch the RESTORE command in theyr System, so all the databases are synchronized.

6) A NEW SELF ASSESSMENT PHASE BEGINS

NOTES:

The transmission  and the aggregation of data can be done in several  ways but if it is adoped a shared folder on an Internet hosting service, all the operations are drastically simplified and speeded.

It also exists a symplified synchronization procedure dedicated to the INDICATORS . In the beginning of the Self Assessment Phase, the Admin establishes the set of INDICATORS aimed to the organization, makes a BACKUP of it that is transmitted to the Assessors. The Assessors make  a RESTORE of the Indicators in theyr own system.