In selecting which training needs analysis techniques to use, one requires answers to questions such as the following:
- What is the nature of the problem being addressed by training needs analysis?
- How have training needs analysis been identified in the past and with what results?
- What is the budget for training needs analysis?
- How is training needs analysis perceived in the organisation?
- Who is available to help conduct the training needs analysis?
- What are the time frames for completing the training needs analysis exercise?
- What will be the measure of a successful training needs analysis report?
A competency training needs analysis is an important part of an overall training needs analysis strategy; however, we have seen that there are other facets to training needs analysis. When one exploits these other sources of training needs analysis information, the result is a more precise picture of training needs, which can lead to a performance improvement oriented training programme and better results from training. |
