Conducting Needs Assessment (In Action) (Conducting Needs Assessment Series)

Part of the In Action Series. Presents 17 case studies of U.S, government and private institutions as well as a Russian steel production company. Each case provides the strategy, techniques and methodologies utilized to determine the specific needs of the target group in the organization. Includes a snapshot of needs assessment to introduce you to the case studies.

Jack J. Phillips is a world-renowned expert on measurement and evaluation and developer of the ROI process, a revolutionary process that provides bottom-line figures and accountability for all types of training, performance improvement, human resources, and technology programs.

He is the author or editor of more than 20 books and more than 100 articles. His expertise in measurement and evaluation is based on more than 27 years of corporate experience in five industries (aerospace, textiles, metals, construction materials, and banking). Phillips has served as training and development manager at two Fortune 500 firms, senior HR officer at two firms, president of a regional federal savings bank, and management professor at a major state university.

In 1992, Phillips founded Performance Resources Organization (PRO), an international consulting firm that provides comprehensive assessment, measurement, and evaluation services for organizations. In 1999, the Franklin Covey Company purchased PRO, and it is now known as the Jack Phillips Center for Research. Today it is an independent, leading provider of measurement and evaluation services to the global business community.