1. Deborah L. Cooper Submitted in Partial Fulfillment for the Requirement of MHRD 845/441 December, 2008 Current Trends Influencing the Needs Assessment Process
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This presentation addresses the needs assessment process, and looks at current key areas of influence that are driving the progression and importance of analyzing organizational needs to optimize organizational success. The dilemma for many organizations is finding a decisive approach toward making sure that their workforce is prepared and competent to handle the technological and environmental changes that are likely to affect the business of the organization. However, the first step to linking organizational goals and objectives to organizational performance requires the establishment of a comprehensive evaluation process that identifies performance needs, gaps, and inadequacies. NEXT SLIDE