Training Needs Analysis in a week

Conducting a TNA is something HR and general managers are increasingly being asked to do. Ironically, it is an area where formal training is often overlooked. This book aims to provide managers with an effective and consistent model, which will allow them to understand training and the origins of the training need. It will then equip them them to be able to plan, conduct and evaluate a TNA to ensure that training programmes are specifically targeted to the business need and not a waste of money.

Contents List:
1 - Sunday: Definition of a TNA
2 - Monday: TNA in more detail - process, consistency and quality
3 - Tuesday: Planning - Milestones - Deliverables
4 - Wednesday: Evaluation - Donald Kirkpatrick and the influence of other 'gurus'
5 - Thursday: Collecting the facts - questionnaires, interviews
6 - Friday: Putting the facts together
7 - Saturday: TNA over? Think again - the need to revisit for evaluation

The Authors:
Tom Holden has wide experience in conducting TNA and managing teams of analysts within both the public and private sector. He is now Managing Director of TWC Consulting and Executive Associate Consultant with the Institute of Independent Business.

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