This valuable title links the fundamental training design technique of a needs assessment as a basis for all organizational improvement initiatives. Based on an Organizational Elements Model (OEM),authors Kaufman and Guerra-Lopez approach fully complete needs assessment as including not just needs and wants, but also societal value. Incorporating the model to add to the traditional ADDIE design process, this book provides new insight in managing the needs assessment process to structure performance improvement across all aspects of measurement and supportive decision-making tools.

Most books start with the tools and techniques of needs assessment and assume that implementation will naturally bring success. This is not the case. Instead of dealing with specific data collection methodology or approaches, this book deals with the framework and alignment that will make such methodologies and approaches useful. Needs Assessment for Organizational Success is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to identify what results should be delivered, justify why they should be delivered, and be able to prove success, all based on evidence. The approaches outlined here will ensure you make the right decisions for your organization that lead to productive results.