TY - GEN AU - Gupta, Kavita, 1958- TI - A practical guide to needs assessment SN - 9780787939885 PY - 1999/// CY - San Francisco, CA PB - Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer KW - Training needs KW - Evaluation KW - Needs assessment N1 - Includes bibliographical references, glossary and index; Part 1: Putting the things in context -- Overview of needs assessment -- Fundamentals of data gathering -- Part 2: Getting down to brass tacks -- Strategic needs assessment -- Competency-based assessment -- Job and task analysis -- Training needs assessment -- Part 3: Needs-assessment toolkit N2 - This how-to handbook is perfect for anyone seeking a methodical approach to needs assessment. You'll get a treasury of tools: worksheet, ready-to-use forms, and templates for planning a course of action. You'll learn how to overcome barriers to success, prepare interviews and surveys, Accelerate the data-gathering process, identify competencies for effective performance and develop a long-term performance improvement plan. - From the Book ER -