{"id":15992,"date":"2020-09-09T09:08:11","date_gmt":"2020-09-09T09:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.liquid-themes.com\/hownow\/?p=15992"},"modified":"2021-02-05T12:36:56","modified_gmt":"2021-02-05T12:36:56","slug":"how-to-conduct-a-learning-needs-analysis-a-step-by-step-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.liquid-themes.com\/hownow\/blog\/how-to-conduct-a-learning-needs-analysis-a-step-by-step-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to conduct a learning needs analysis: a step-by-step guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

At the heart of the learning needs analysis is a pretty straightforward concept, understanding which skills need to be developed to get your company and people closer to your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s an assessment of the skills needed to perform current or upcoming roles better, and the tools for understanding the gap between where you are now and where your organisation need to be. The obvious benefit is that you\u2019re able to effectively close the gap through more strategic learning and development, but there are multiple benefits. We\u2019ll cover these before jumping into the steps of conducting a learning needs analysis and your guide for success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jump to your step-by-step guide<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Are training and learning needs analyses different?<\/b><\/h2>\n

The two terms are often used interchangeably, but arguably they\u2019re two different approaches or, at the very least, a change of mindset. The term training needs analysis implies an assessment of what training should be delivered to reach company goals. A learning needs analysis ensures your learners are the focus and that you\u2019ll ask which people can we develop to reach our shared goals?<\/span><\/p>\n

How can a learning needs analysis benefit you?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Close the skill gap, use your L&D budget better<\/b><\/p>\n

It makes sense to start with understanding the skills gap in your team because this also allows you to identify the greatest areas of need and focus your training budget on those pressing skills. The proactive nature could also allow you to upskill staff before the skill gap has a detrimental effect<\/a> on your business. In a nutshell, you\u2019ll get a better ROI on your L&D spend and ensure that it\u2019s directed where it will have a high impact.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Develop your people and culture<\/b><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re able to provide better training that progresses people towards new skills and goals, you\u2019ll create a culture where people feel they can thrive and grow. It also creates an environment in which progression towards personal and business goals happens in tandem, meaning people can see their contribution more tangibly.<\/span><\/p>\n

Key questions it will help you answer<\/b><\/h2>\n

Before we dive into the steps and template for your learning needs analysis, it\u2019s important to understand the questions the process will encourage you to answer.<\/span><\/p>\n