HRD Needs Assessment

HRD needs assessment is a systematic exploration of the way things are and the way they should be . These things are usually associated with organizational and individual performance. Helps us in answering questions like: Need for the needs assessment. Accomplishment of type of learning. Expected changes in the behaviour and Performance. Probability of achieving the results. Cost benefit analysis of HRD solutions.

Three-fold objective of selfassessment

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To identify the knowledge and skills areas that the respondent perceived to be important to their work

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To gauge the respondents proficiency level in those areas.

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To determine what are considered to be HRD priority.

Identification of HRD Needs

HRD needs analysis is a method of matching the staff skill base with the requirements of the organization. It can be undertaken in-house by organizational representatives but in these circumstances it is often linked to management strategies. As a result it can sometimes alienate the employees by not necessarily taking into account of their own professional development needs. A balance has to be achieved between the needs of the organization and those of the employees . This can be best achieved using a more robust model and involving an external reviewer.

Steps involved in HRD Needs Assessment

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Gap Analysis Identification of priorities and importance Identification of new performance requirements and standards.
Identification of possible HRD solutions

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Summary
HRD needs analysis before HRD intervention in any organization is important, as through such need identification, organizations can draw their appropriate action plans to develop the people, build their capability and achieve improved performances in a globally competitive market environment.