As you undertake your training needs analysis, it’s entirely possible that you will find some complex issues. A typical analysis works best with straightforward, quantitative issues. Don’t be surprised if you find that multiple analyses may need to be done if the issue is multi-faceted.

Be sure to include members of your human resources and management team as you move ahead. This will help you to feel out the amount of support they are willing or able to provide training initiatives, and also helps lessen any surprises for them if your results are a bit hard for them to accept. This might occur, for example, when training is not identified as the necessary remedy, but giving employees clear expectations about their job role is.

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