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Learning Needs Analysis

This Mini Toolkit offers a practical easy to follow approach to learning needs analysis and will enable trainers to support their employees (and managers) effectively through the full process.

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EAN: 9781789662801

Edition: 1

Published: 31 Oct 2009

Format: x

198 pages

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About the book

Some of the most common training challenges require quick and adaptable training solutions. This mini Toolkit provides just such a tool.

For organisations to succeed they need to ensure high productivity levels. Learning and development is one way to achieve this and, used effectively, it may provide organisations with a competitive advantage.

Learning Needs Analysis is a comprehensive and accessible guide packed with practical tools and detailed guidance. It can be easily tailored in line with your organisation's objectives enabling your organisation to carry out a successful LNA.

This toolkit will help you to:
-Take the stress out of carrying out of learning needs analysis
-Implement the LNA process in a clear and structured way
-Ensure that you are allocating your precious training budget effectively
-Motivate and up-skill staff for improved motivation, retention and productivity

About the authors

Fiona Robson lectures at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria University. Her research specialism is managing absence in the UK.

Fiona Jane Robson

- Chapter - 17: Evaluating Different Types of Learning Interventions;
- Chapter - 18: Deciding on Appropriate Interventions;
- Chapter - 19: Sources of Advice and Support;
Section - EIGHT: Making the Most Out of Learning Interventions;
- Chapter - 20: Maximising the Effectiveness of Learning and Development Interventions;
- Chapter - 21: Transferring Learning Into the Workplace;
- Chapter - 22: Evaluating the LNA Process;
Section - NINE: Evaluation and Moving Forwards;
- Chapter - 23: The Importance of Evaluating Learning;
- Chapter - 24: Evaluating the LNA Process;
- Chapter - 25: Communicating the Outcome of LNA to Key Stakeholders;
Section - TEN: Enhancement Resources for Trainers;
- Chapter - 26: Evaluating Your Training Sessions;
- Chapter - 27: Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Training;
- Chapter - 28: Motivating Managers to Champion Learning and Development
Section - SEVEN: Identifying Appropriate Learning Interventions;
- Chapter - 16: Identifying Wider Learning Needs;
- Chapter - 15: Identifying Future Role-Specific Needs;
- Chapter - 14: Undertaking a Role and Competence Analysis;
Section - SIX: Evidence Based Learning Needs Analysis - Gathering New Information;
- Chapter - 13: Utilising Externally Generated Data;
- Chapter - 12: Using Performance Related Data;
- Chapter - 11: Reviewing Performance Management Data;
Section - FIVE: Evidence Based Learning Needs Analysis - Using Existing Data;
- Chapter - 10: Identifying the Learning Needs of Groups and Departments;
- Chapter - 09: Understanding the Role of Overall Organisation Context in LNA;
Section - FOUR: Identifying the Learning Needs of Groups and Teams;
- Chapter - 08: Dealing With Complicated Issues;
- Chapter - 07: Communicating With Individuals;
- Chapter - 06: Communicating With Teams;
- Chapter - 05: Introducing LNA to Employees;
Section - THREE: Opening up Communication Channels;
- Chapter - 04: Gathering Information for Learning Needs Analysis;
- Chapter - 03: What is Learning Needs Analysis?;
Section - TWO: An Introduction to Learning Needs Analysis;
- Chapter - 02: The Benefits of Learning and Development;
- Chapter - 01: Learning and Development and/or Training - Setting the Scene;
Section - ONE: The Importance and Benefits of Learning and Development;
- Chapter - 00: Introduction