An important element which is sometimes left out or not given enough weightage is the systematically evaluation of the training needs of an individual which will eventually result in growth of the business and development of an individual.
The following points helps in determining the training needs of an individual:
1. Know your present situation
2. Figure out the required job competencies
3. Increase people participation
4. Get people's inputs, share & evaluate the actual data
5. Make a specific development plan for people
6. Apply your plans
In order to have a successful business functioning, training needs must be thoroughly examined while drafting the competencies for the job in the organization
The step by step approach
Check out the four types of approaches in a systematic process:
1. Competency Analysis: We get the answer to the question on what are the required competencies needed by an individual to perform his duties effectively.
2. The organization analysis answers the question, "Where is training needed in the organization?"
3.The task analysis answers the question, "What must the employee learn in order to satisfy the required competencies?"
4. Finally a person specific study is done to see which individual requires the mentioned skill sets and which training needs to be undertaken by him.
Time and money both are involved in conducting such an analysis however, this is effective as it helps in reducing the overall cost of the entire development process.
This comprehensive process yields a thorough understanding of the development needs in the organization and pays dividends in the implementation phase.
The general approach for a training needs analysis consists of five phases:
1. Evaluating the required skill sets in a job or function
2. Researching the present training programs/process
3. Encouraging employees by sharing information and involving them at all levels in the study process
4. Study the outcomes
5. Initiate specific need based development plans
Undergoing such an exhaustive task will be difficult for an HR Manager, however an outside source or body can be utilized efectively to plan and facilitate the process.
One must ensure a realistic approach in the entire process in order to minimize disruptions in the functions leading to any false expectations among the employees. Documentation and careful examination is required in each and every phase
Examination of training needs must be done properly while evaluating the competencies for any job in the organization. - 32171
The following points helps in determining the training needs of an individual:
1. Know your present situation
2. Figure out the required job competencies
3. Increase people participation
4. Get people's inputs, share & evaluate the actual data
5. Make a specific development plan for people
6. Apply your plans
In order to have a successful business functioning, training needs must be thoroughly examined while drafting the competencies for the job in the organization
The step by step approach
Check out the four types of approaches in a systematic process:
1. Competency Analysis: We get the answer to the question on what are the required competencies needed by an individual to perform his duties effectively.
2. The organization analysis answers the question, "Where is training needed in the organization?"
3.The task analysis answers the question, "What must the employee learn in order to satisfy the required competencies?"
4. Finally a person specific study is done to see which individual requires the mentioned skill sets and which training needs to be undertaken by him.
Time and money both are involved in conducting such an analysis however, this is effective as it helps in reducing the overall cost of the entire development process.
This comprehensive process yields a thorough understanding of the development needs in the organization and pays dividends in the implementation phase.
The general approach for a training needs analysis consists of five phases:
1. Evaluating the required skill sets in a job or function
2. Researching the present training programs/process
3. Encouraging employees by sharing information and involving them at all levels in the study process
4. Study the outcomes
5. Initiate specific need based development plans
Undergoing such an exhaustive task will be difficult for an HR Manager, however an outside source or body can be utilized efectively to plan and facilitate the process.
One must ensure a realistic approach in the entire process in order to minimize disruptions in the functions leading to any false expectations among the employees. Documentation and careful examination is required in each and every phase
Examination of training needs must be done properly while evaluating the competencies for any job in the organization. - 32171
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