Database Description

Usability

The biggest obstacle to having well managed information is the time it takes to get and enter accurate data. The cure is two-fold:

1. Make the data entry easier than a paper form.
   People take notes when interviewing a volunteer, and expect to do a little work making their notes readable and sharable after the interview is done. Entering data in the database replaces the task of filling out a paper form, and is more flexible and more automated. The same is true when talking with clients or managing projects.
2. Don't ask for too much.
   If the database gets too detailed, then it feels overwhelming and becomes a dreaded task that fosters procrastination. We must guard against trying to make the database "do everything for everyone."

Data retrieval and analysis are the payoffs. With the appropriate password, any staff member can get current, accurate information whenever they need it.

Workflow managed by More Than A Coin