Discover the value of conducting a needs analysis in response to performance issues. This systematic, information-gathering process will help you evaluate current issues and reveal whether a well-targeted training program is needed. Learn how to pre-plan your needs analysis, how to investigate problems, how to evaluate data and training possibilities, and how to report your findings and recommendations.
Table of Contents Introduction
What is a Needs Analysis?
Who Conducts a Needs Analysis and Why?
What is a Learning Organization?
Six Points to Remember Step 1: Surveillance
What is the Current Situation?
Define the Needs and Identify Performance Gaps
Organize a Task Force
Organize the Data
Develop Priorities
Meet with Management
Write Summary Memo
Exercise
Case Study: Step 1 Surveillance Step 2: Investigation
Initiate the Investigation
Identify the Data You Need
Evaluate Key Data Sources
Select Data Collection Methods
Obtain Management’s Approval to Proceed
Determine Skills, Knowledge and Attitudes
Define Content Areas
Collect and Organize Data
Case Study: Step 2 Investigation Step 3: Analysis
What is Analysis?
Decide Whether Training is Appropriate
Three Types of Analysis
Present Findings
Choose Trainers
Clarify Training Objectives
Design Training and Course Module
Case Study: Step 3 Analysis Step 4: Report
Reporting Your Findings
Training Design Report
Make Oral Presentation
Case Study: Step 4 Report Ongoing Issues in Needs Analysis
Evaluating the Process After Implementation
Overcoming Obstacles
How to Get Top Management Support
Continuous Needs Analysis
References
Resource List Objectives Determine reasons for a needs analysis and pre-planning Learn about investigation and data development Analyze data and evaluate training possibilities Understand the needs analysis report
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