Needs Assessment Basics - Softcover

Tobey, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1562863878 ISBN 13: 9781562863876

Publisher: Association for Talent Development, 2006

Synopsis

Written specifically to show you how to accomplish the goal of delivering relevant training as a business partner of your organization, this seven-phase needs assessment model teaches you to think organizationally, design effectively, and evaluate how your program links job performance to end results.

About this title

About the Author:

Deborah Davis Tobey has 20 years of experience in the HRD field and is principal of solo consulting practice in human and organization performance improvement, DEB TOBEY LLC. She works with client organizations in consulting skills development and consulting systems; training needs assessment, design, facilitation, and evaluation; strategic planning; team building; group process consultation; competency modeling; and leadership development.

Review:

Key concepts, useful case studies, tips, techniques, and job aids in an easy-to-read format tha skillfully lead you through the assessment process: Needs Assessment Basics has it all. Even better, Deborah Tobey helps us negotiate the process within the context of today's time- and resource-deprived business environment that often forces needs analysis to the bottom of our-to-do lists. A must-read for training professionals. --Toby Cannon, Director, Training & Development, Broadcast Music

This book will be an integral part of your reference library. It is well designed and easy to read; Deborah Tobey has created the perfect guide to needs assessment. --M. Sharon Bartee, Human Resource Manager, General Mills-Pillbury

All of Deborah Tobey's years of corporate, consulting, and academic experience shine through in this book. Needs Assessment Basics is a practical guide for anyone wishing to generate results through training including those new to the training field, seasoned HRD practitioners, or any business leader involved in training. If you are searching for proven strategies and practical tools to help ensure training delivers real impact. this book delivers them. --Mark K. Marshall, Vice President, Lee Hecht Harrison

About this edition

• Publisher: Association for Talent Development
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1562863878
• ISBN 13: 9781562863876
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 176