• Determine organization sponsor's appraisal needs and goals

• Identify appraisal scope

• Identify site coordinator*

• Agree on appraisal outputs

* The site coordinator, a critical position, ensures sponsor involvement, identifies and supports appraisal participants and appraisal team members, secures facilities, equipment and supplies, and provides adequate documentary evidence. An Appraisal Preparation Guide is available to assist organizations in carrying out those responsibilities.