Large-Scale Performance-Driven Training Needs Assessment

Abstract

This paper reports a case study of an unusual needs assessment project designed to identify the performance improvement training needs of Louisiana state government employees. The project required the development of a hybrid methodology, called large-scale performance-driven training needs assessment. This methodology was more performance-oriented than the “felt-needs” found in large scale applications. The project also highlights deficiencies in needs assessment methodologies and plans for future research.