4 Steps to Conduct an Effective Training Needs Analysis

4 Steps to Conduct an Effective Training Needs Analysis

In order to effectively upskill and reskill a workforce, learning leaders must identify specific skills to target. Before developing a training program, learning leaders should conduct a needs analysis to decipher what skills each employee already has and what skills are needed for the future.

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By conducting a needs analysis, learning leaders can uncover skills gaps and maximize the overall impact of their training program. Use this infographic as a guide to help you conduct a needs analysis in your organization.

By playing detective and uncovering skill gaps, learning leaders can maximize the time employees spend in training and effectively measure its overall impact on the business.

4 Steps to Conducting an Effective Training Needs Analysis

1. Understand the Desired Outcome

Uncovering skills gaps starts with asking questions. With ongoing changes in the business world, it’s important to first identify how your employees are expected to perform in their roles. This will allow you to identify what impending skills they need to help propel the company in the right direction

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2. Assess Current Performance

Once you identify performance expectations and the business' desired outcome, you can assess how your employees currently perform tasks.

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