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.
Jean Barbazette
Business & Management Training & Development Training u. Personalentwicklung Wirtschaft u. Management
"This is a very handy book to own if one is working in the area of training or performance management." It is particularly suitable for those who are new to the training function and is valuable for students in human factors." (PsycCritiques, 9/5/2007)"In this volume, Jean Barbazette--a true training pro--shares hertips and tricks for conducting a training needs assessment.Theoretically sound, yet infinitely practical, Barbazette guidestrainers through each phase of a needs assessment, from startingthe process to reporting the data to management. This book is anessential tool for both trainers who need to learn about needsassessment on-the-job, and students in academic courses oninstructional design, needs assessment, and training."
--Saul Carliner, Ph.D., CTDP, assistant professor, Graduate Programin Educational Technology, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec,Canada
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