Homework: Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
Presented at the end of Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training. Review the Fabrics Inc. example at the end of Chapter 4. In the Fabrics Inc. example, Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated, needs analysis, the first phase in the Training Process Model.
In an 800 to 1,000 word paper (excluding the title and reference pages), discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and what might be done differently using the Fabrics Inc. example. Identify the sources of data used in the analysis. Discuss how closely the approach correspond to the ideal model presented in the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the assessment methods used. Then, describe at least two additional methods that could have been used, providing rationale as to why these methods could be used.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Required Resources
Text
Blanchard, P. N., & Thacker, J. W. (2013). Effective training: Systems, strategies, and practices (5th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.
o Chapter 4: Needs Analysis
o Chapter 4: Appendix 4-1
Articles
Binder, C. (2009). What's so new about The Six Boxes model? [PDF file]. SixBoxes.
Binder, C. (2011). Implementation planning and change management with The Six Boxes approach [PDF file]. SixBoxes.
Binder, C. (2012). Get out of the training box! [PDF file]. SixBoxes.
Wilmoth, F.S., Prigmore, C., & Bray, M. (2002, September). HPT models: An overview of the major models in the field [PDF file]. Performance Improvement, 41(8).
Multimedia
Wallace, G. (2012, May 9). Carl Binder - HPT legacy 2010 [YouTube Video file].