Even in this climate of tightened belts and increased analysis, more than 90% of training initiatives continue to fail.
If that sounds surprising, try to remember the last training session that resulted in measurable and sustainable behavior changec.
Then try to remember a session that quantifiably impacted revenue, costs, or productivity.
Does the fact that the great majority of training initiatives fail still seem so far fetched?
To help raise expectations and quality, our recent Q3 Poll highlights 4 critical success levers behind impactful learning initiatives and a positive TrainingRAI™: Relevance.Adoption.Impact.
Learn more about the Top 6 Questions to Ask ...
About LSA Global
Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned
July 30, 2009
Training Needs Assessments Done Right
According to the National Center for Health Statistics, one in 12 older people are prescribed the wrong drug.
Misdiagnosis rates in the ICU or Emergency Department range from 20% to 40.
Unfortunately, the odds are much worse when it comes to improperly diagnosing skill and knowledge gaps. Regardless of the economic conditions, we find the lack of proper diagnosis appalling.
Most skill assessments are not only statistically invalid, but they are often implemented in a way that inhibits trust, decreases relevance, and wastes time.
We believe that the purpose of a training needs assessment should be to answer the questions: "What is holding us back?" and "Where should we focus?"
We also believe that training assessments should be customized to each unique environment, drive toward outcomes rather than simply seek opinions, and guide strategies by comparing skills to actual performance.
And from a purely practical point of view, we believe as well that assessments should be short, relevant, cost effective, and timely.
In addition to traditional interviews and focus groups, LSA Global offers three proven online training assessment options. With over 600 assessment and training measurement projects over the last 15+ years, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the speed, cost, flexibility, and value of these options.
Learn more about 3 Best Practice Training Needs Assessment Options...
About LSA Global
Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned
Misdiagnosis rates in the ICU or Emergency Department range from 20% to 40.
Unfortunately, the odds are much worse when it comes to improperly diagnosing skill and knowledge gaps. Regardless of the economic conditions, we find the lack of proper diagnosis appalling.
Most skill assessments are not only statistically invalid, but they are often implemented in a way that inhibits trust, decreases relevance, and wastes time.
We believe that the purpose of a training needs assessment should be to answer the questions: "What is holding us back?" and "Where should we focus?"
We also believe that training assessments should be customized to each unique environment, drive toward outcomes rather than simply seek opinions, and guide strategies by comparing skills to actual performance.
And from a purely practical point of view, we believe as well that assessments should be short, relevant, cost effective, and timely.
In addition to traditional interviews and focus groups, LSA Global offers three proven online training assessment options. With over 600 assessment and training measurement projects over the last 15+ years, we think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the speed, cost, flexibility, and value of these options.
Learn more about 3 Best Practice Training Needs Assessment Options...
About LSA Global
Founded in 1995, LSA Global is a leading performance consulting and training firm that helps high growth technology, services, and life-science companies create a competitive advantage by powerfully aligning their culture and talent with their strategy. Learn more about getting aligned
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