Training Needs Assessment: Methods, Tools, and Techniques

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John Wiley & Sons, Jan 20, 2006 - Business & Economics - 192 pages
This book covers the essentials of needs analysis from the emerging trainer's perspective by providing just the right amount of support and knowledge without going too deep into the subject. The topics covered include when and how to do a training needs analysis; using informal and formal analysis techniques; goal, task and population analysis; and how to develop and present a training plan for management approval. Each chapter includes appropriate data gathering tools. The Skilled Trainer series provides practical guidance for those who've had some exposure to training and would like to take their career to the next level.
 

Contents

CONTENTS OF THE CDROM
8
Is It a Training Need? How to Conduct a Performance
15
Performance Analysis Recommendations
20
PostTraining Performance Analysis Tool
28
Suggested NonTraining Solutions
35
How to Gather Information
37
Types of Rating Scales
47
Feasibility Analysis
61
Target Population Analysis
91
Decision Points List from Target Population Analysis
98
Contextual Analysis
99
Contextual Analysis Checklist
107
Develop and Present a Training Plan to Management
109
Training Plan Template
117
Needs Assessment Competencies
121
Needs Assessor Development Plan Template
137

CostBenefit Analysis Template
66
Needs Versus Wants Surveys
67
Goal Analysis
77
Goal Analysis Template
80
Task Analysis
83
Task Analysis Observation Template
88
Training Planner Competencies
139
Training Planner Development Plan Template
159
Glossary
161
Index
167
Pfeiffer Publications Guide
174
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The Author

Jean Barbazette is the president of The Training Clinic, a training consulting firm, and author of Instant Case Studies, Successful New Employee Orientation, Second Edition, and The Trainer's Journey to Competence: Tools, Assessments, and Models, all from Pfeiffer, and The Trainer's Support Handbook.

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