Nominal Group Needs Analysis Course
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The Needs Analysis (nominal group) course prepares the user to conduct a needs analysis with focus on using a nominal group of subject matter experts to do so.

In the course context, the term "needs analysis" means the process by which the root cause of performance problems are identified and corrective action plans developed. Depending upon the results of the analysis itself, those action plans may or may not include training.

While there are numerous methods to conduct a needs analysis, probably the most accurate and efficient way to do so is with a group of qualified experts meeting in a workshop setting and using the methods addressed in the course.

The course is a computer based course that normally takes approximately two hours to complete.

There are eight lessons in the course. The lessons, their descriptions, and their objectives are:

Lesson 1 - Nominal Group Needs Analysis

This Lesson introduces the concept of using a nominal group, workshop approach to needs analysis and explains why, it many cases, a needs analysis should be done before initiating any sort of training development project. You will learn the key elements of a needs analysis and the people who are candidates for inclusion in the nominal group.

Lesson 2 - Document Review

This lesson addresses using document review as a part of the nominal group needs analysis process when applicable. You'll gain insight as to when to use it, how to use it, and what to do with the results when you finish the process.

Lesson 3 - Brainstorming

This lesson addresses using brainstorming as a part of the nominal group needs analysis workshop when applicable. For some who complete this lesson, the concepts will serve as a review. For others it presents some techniques that are particularly useful in a needs analysis process.

Lesson 4 - Fishbone Diagrams

This lesson addresses using fishbone diagrams as a part of the nominal group needs analysis process when applicable. Fishbone diagrams provide a convenient way to illustrate and work with cause and effect relationships.

This lesson will also address how to start with an apparent cause and then continue to investigate to determine the real "root" cause or causes. Trying to implement corrective action plans without first identifying the real root cause or causes, often results in wasted resources. This lesson helps to avoid that type of pitfall.

Lesson 5 - Pareto Diagram

This lesson addresses using Pareto diagrams as a part of the nominal group needs analysis process when applicable. Pareto Diagrams, or Pareto Charts as they are sometimes called, are used to illustrate a distribution of items in such a way that it is very easy to see if one or more of the items really stand out. This lesson addresses Pareto Charts from the viewpoint of how to construct and use them in a nominal group setting.

Lesson 6 - Flow Charts

This lesson addresses using Flow Charts as a part of the nominal group needs analysis process when applicable. Although the use of flowcharts in a nominal group needs analysis is rare, it is recommended that a facilitator know at least the three basic symbols used in flowcharting.

Lesson 7 - Report Generation

This lesson addresses creating the final report resulting from a needs analysis.

Lesson 8 - Coordination and Preparation Activities

The purpose of this lesson is to provide you with a suggested schedule or checklist of coordination related activities that are essential to a successful workshop.

Note: Lesson 8 also has three printable letter samples and a printable coordinator's checklist.

Cost: $49.00 U. S. Payment can be made by credit card through PayPal.

The course requires W98 or above to run.

The course uses a Challenge - Response security process that limits its use to a single PC. After you download, install and start the course, it will issue you a randomly generated, six-digit Challenge code which you must write down for future reference. Then return to this web site and click on the Purchase Response Code button.  That will take you to a secure Pay Pal web site to complete the credit card transaction.

On the Pay Pal Screen, you must enter the Challenge Code as well as your credit card information.

After the credit card has been processed, you will be branched to another screen where you can create an email, once again enter your Challenge Code, and then send the email Pete Blair and Associates. You should receive your Response Code by return email or phone within 48 hours.

Upon closing the browswer, you will return to the course where you can sign off until you receive the Response Code.

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