A collection of 8 canvases + video explainers to guide you in conducting a more strategic needs assessment process or learning how to run the needs assessment process from scratch.
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Join us in learning how others approach needs analysis, understanding the downsides of our current general approach, and ways to turn needs analysis into a more strategic process.
Get a taste of what you'll find inside the collection by exploring The Needs Assessment Canvas.
Take a look at all the canvases you will find inside the collection & their purpose.
This canvas is designed to evaluate and score the yearly needs assessment process of an organization. It employs a systematic approach to rate various aspects such as diversity of data sources and research audiences, level of clarity regarding the problems uncovered, among others. The score sheet helps in clarifying the current level of impact of the process as well as identifying areas of improvement for the future.
This canvas is a multi-dimensional tool designed to explore the various layers of needs assessment within different contexts. Each layer represents a distinct level of analysis, from the broad global trends and industry-specific challenges to the unique needs of individuals and the objectives of the L&D team. By examining these layers, the tool facilitates a deeper understanding of the diverse factors influencing needs.
This canvas is an essential strategic tool, designed to be utilized before the initiation of the needs assessment process. By employing this canvas at the very beginning, teams can gain a strategic edge, enabling a more impactful approach in identifying potential solutions.
This concise guide serves as a quick reference for identifying a variety of data sources, driven by both the people team and the business. Additionally, it prompts L&D Teams to choose a variety of data sources they trust and have access to, with the final purpose of getting a more clear view of the current organizational context.
Tailored for conducting effective interviews with managers, this cheat sheet offers a concise compilation of key questions, topics to cover, and strategies for getting insightful responses.
This canvas is designed to help teams articulate and refine problem statements. It guides users through a series of questions and prompts to clearly define the problem, understand its context, and identify its impact. This ensures that the problem is well-understood before moving on to solution development.
This tool is developed to assist teams in prioritizing the problems meant to be solved throughout the next few months. It uses criteria such as problem clarity, scope, impact, and stakeholder buy-in to rank items in order of importance. This exercise helps in focusing efforts on the most critical areas and ensures efficient use of resources.
This creative canvas is aimed at generating potential solutions for identified problems. It encourages brainstorming and exploration of various ideas, considering different perspectives and constraints. The canvas helps in collating a diverse range of solutions, paving the way for innovative and effective problem-solving.
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