The following case study we will see how to develop teams and individuals; how to change the culture within the organization; how to monitor and evaluate workplace learning.
A Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is used to assess an organization’s training needs. The root of the TNA is the gap analysis. This is an assessment of the gap between the knowledge, skills and attitudes that the people in the organization currently possess and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they require to meet the organization’s objectives.
The training needs assessment is best conducted up front, before training solutions are budgeted, designed and delivered. The output of the needs analysis will be a document that specifies why, what, who, when, where and how. More specifically, the document will need to answer these questions: * why do Max’s group need the training? * who needs the training? * when will LPG need the new skills? * where may the training be conducted? * how may the new skills be imparted?
There are so many ways for conducting a Training Needs Analysis, depending on the situation. One size does not fit all. Is the purpose of the needs assessment to identify training and development needs of
Therefore, to form an effective team, the members must have some characteristics: * clear goals * balanced team roles (or a manager who is able to compensate for imbalance) * open and clear communication * a positive attitude * constructive management of conflict * critical analysis of ideas, not of individuals * set and monitored timelines and benchmarks * achieved goals * delivered outcomes.
The effect of changing the organizational’s culture will be: * The team will work hard on their project * They will know what is required of them for the trial. * They will consider work activities their top priority in the workplace. * They will expect the best from their
Bibliography: * Australian National Training Authority * Susan M. Heathfield (Human Resources Guide) * Business Improvement Resources * Managing change in the workplace