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CTDN Train-the-Trainer

Certificate Program

Module 2 Needs Assessment

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Connecticut Training & Development Network

andDepartment of Administrative Services

Welcome to

Train the Trainer

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Train the Trainer

Module 2 Needs Assessment

Connecticut Training & Development Network

Presented by:Bonnie DelaneyLidia GomesBarbara KleefeldLinda Rubin

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Introduction Activity

BREAK OUT!

Managingthe Learning

Function

Managingthe Learning

Function

Measuring &Evaluating

Measuring &Evaluating

DeliveringTraining

DeliveringTraining

DesigningLearning

DesigningLearning

CTDNT-t-T

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Agenda – Day 1¦ Needs Assessment Definition

¦ Who, What, When, Why & How

¦ Performance vs. Training

¦ Needs Assessment Process Steps

¦ Guidelines for Conducting Needs Assessments

¦ Action Planning

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¦ Revisit Performance vs. Training Needs

¦ Assessing Your Results

¦ Group Presentation

Agenda – Day 2

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Learning Objectives¦ Define and Explain the Purpose of a

Needs Assessment

¦ Determine the Difference Between Training Needs and Performance Issues

¦ List Steps in Conducting Needs Assessments

¦ Discuss Needs Assessment Guidelines

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Learning Objectives¦ Identify Collection Method Advantages

and Disadvantages

¦ Design a Needs Assessment

¦ Analyze Results and Determine Course of Action

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Brainstorm Activity

BREAK OUT!

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What Is a Needs Assessment?Needs Assessment is a process for identifying gaps in results and arranging them in priority order for resolution.

These gap discrepancies between what should be and what are the current conditions.

Need (noun) = Gap or Discrepancy

Need (verb) = Require or Demand

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Small Group Activity

BREAK OUT!

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Purpose

¦ Identifies Gaps

¦ Establishes and Prioritizes Objectives

¦ Identifies Causes of Performance Problems or Opportunities

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Purpose (continued)

¦ Helps Select a Strategy for Implementation

¦ Helps Design or Modify Instructional Programs

¦ Evaluates Progress

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Shout Out Activity

BREAK OUT!

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WIIFM / WIIFTWhat’s In It For Me (WIIFM)

¦ Streamlines Processes

¦ Creates a Learning Environment

¦ Provides an Forum to Provide Feedback

¦ Collaboration of Ideas

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WIIFM / WIIFTWhat’s In It For Them (WIIFT)

StaffProvides an opportunities for learning

AgencyCreates progress and forward thinking

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Things to Consider¦ There is more than one way to conduct a

Needs Assessment

¦ Get Buy-In from Management and Employees

¦ Communicate Results

¦ Provide Recommendations and Strategies

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How do you know if it’s a Training Problem?

Training Vs Performance

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Performance Discrepancy

Personal interactions

Clashes with policy

Unacceptable work practices

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Actual Performance

¦ Desired Performance

¦ Identify the Discrepancy

¦ Identify the People

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Identify the person(s) whose performance

is lacking

¦ Ask:Whose performance is at issue?

Why do we think there is a problem?

What is the actual performance at issue?

What is the desired performance?

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Is It Worth Pursuing?

¦ Are Our Expectations Realistic?

¦ Balancing the Pros and Cons: List consequences of not doing training

Calculate the cost

Total the costs

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Can We Do a Fast Fix?

Expectations

Obstacles

Feedback

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Consequences

Is desired performance punishing?

Is undesired performance rewarding?

Any consequences?

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Could They Do It IF They Had To?

¦ Is It a Skill Discrepancy?

¦ Could They Do It In the Past?

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Do They Use/ Practice It Often?

¦ Do They Get Feedback?

¦ Can We Make It Simpler?

¦ Other Obstacles Left?

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Are They Right For the Job?

¦ Can They Learn What They Don’t Know?

¦ Will They Learn What They Don’t Know?

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Training Vs Performance¦ Which Solution Is Best?

Feasibility

Cost

Evaluate the solutions

Draw up an action plan

Based on Analyzing Performance Problems by Robert F. Mager & Peter Pipe

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Needs Assessment Process

1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

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Step 1 Identify Problem Needs

1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

Determine organizational context

Perform gap analysis

Set objectives

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Step 2 Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Establish method selection criteria

Assess advantages and disadvantages for methods

1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

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1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

Conduct interviews

Administer questionnaires and surveys

Review documents

Observe people at work

Step 3 Collect Data

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Conduct qualitative analysis or conduct quantitative analysis

Determine solutions/recommendations

Step 4 Analyze Data

1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

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Write report and make oral presentation

Determine next step-training needed

Slide # 5

Step 5 Provide Feedback

1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

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Step 6 Develop an Action Plan

1. Identify the Problem

6. Develop Action Plan

5. Provide Feedback

4. Analyze Data

3. Collect Data

2. Determine Design of Needs Analysis

Needs AssessmentProcess

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Needs Assessment Tips¦ Don’t Write a Book

¦ Avoid Two Part Questions

¦ Keep Questions as Brief as Possible

¦ Avoiding Leading Questions

¦ Provide Clear, to the Point, Instructions at the Top of the Survey

¦ Consider Sample Size

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Needs Assessment Drivers¦ Direct Observation

¦ Questionnaires

¦ Consultation with Persons in Key Positions, and/or with Specific Knowledge

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Needs Assessment Drivers¦ Review of Relevant Literature

¦ One-on-One Interviews

¦ Focus Groups

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Needs Assessment Drivers¦ Tests

¦ Records & Report Studies

¦ Work Samples

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Needs Assessment Drivers¦ Employee Requests

¦ Laws & Regulations

¦ Equipment Changes

¦ Workforce Changes

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Action Planning Assignment¦ Prepare and present 10 minute briefing.

¦ Act as if your fellow class members are decision-makers in your own program.

¦ Need to present your training needs assessment process using the six step process.

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Presentations¦ One minute to set up

¦ Seven minutes to present

¦ Two minutes for questions

¦ Self Critique

¦ Feedback

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Self Critique Feedback¦ How did you feel giving your presentation?

¦ What were your strengths?

¦ What would you do differently?

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References¦ Archer, T. M., Cripe, R., MsClaslin, N.L. (2006). Making a Difference

Fact Sheet. Ohio State University. http://ohioline.osu.edu

¦ Ruggieri, D.M. (2006). Training Needs Assessment. About, Inc. http://adulted.about.com

¦ Mager, R.F., Pipe, P. (1997). Analyzing Performance Problems. Center for Effective Performance, Inc.