Course Description
We will discuss if a Needs Assessment (NA) is warranted and understand why you want to conduct a NA. We will identify performance issues and people/leader development needs.
We start the Needs Assessment process by asking probing questions, discussing general operational challenges and then people/leader competence-related issues to gain insight of potential causes. We will then sort the issues into:
- Other – Operational or organizational issues
- Leader/employee competence-related issues
If after the initial needs assessment, it is determined that training and developing your employees is needed, we will conduct a quick “snapshot” training needs assessment to determine training needs and we can discuss a more in-depth training needs assessment process. We will also review other resources that may be helpful to your organization.
Objective: At the completion of this session, you will be able to:
- Have a clearer idea of identifying and addressing performance and people/leader development issues in your organization and potential solutions.
- State key concepts of the needs assessment and training needs analysis processes.
- Develop next steps
Course Content:
- Foundational concepts of Needs Assessment
- Identifying and assessing your needs/issues
- Deeper dive into Training Needs Analysis
- Training and Development plans
Audience: up to 10 attendees
Format: Classroom, Instructor-led
Instructor: Peter Brunette, President, People Skills Development
Length: 2-3 hours
Contact: Peter Brunette, (207) 205 4102, click to email
Cost: Free
NOTE: Financial support of up to a $1,200 match per frontline worker is available to Compact Members of the Harold Alfond Center for the Advancement of Maine’s Workforce. As a member, you have streamlined access to The Center’s services, which includes the ability to utilize our company as a third-party partner and vendor. If you have any questions, you can contact Diane Crocket a coordinator.
Agenda: Draft outline below
| 7:00 – 8:00 | Arrive and set up |
| 8:00- 8:15 | Welcome and Introductions, Kick off |
| 8:15 – 10:45 | Conduct Needs Assessment |
| 10:45-11:00 | Evaluations, next steps |