Co-published with the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

This how-to handbook is perfect for anyone seeking a methodical approach to needs assessment. You'll get a treasury of tools: worksheets, ready-to-use forms, and templates for planning a course of action. The accompanying disk, packed with job aids, enables you to customize materials for your own use.

You'll learn how to:



Overcome barriers to success

Prepare interviews and surveys

Accelerate the data-gathering process

Identify competencies for effective performance

Develop a long-term performance improvement plan



Whether you're an experienced trainer who's been conducting needs assessments for years, or a supervisor who wants to get to the root of job performance problems, this book has the tools for you! No other resource tackles such a wide range of needs assessments. A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment has it all!