Training Needs Identification Exercise

Prepared by Dr. Saberi Sepawi, Learning & Development Manager

To help formulate our annual training plan, please complete this exercise for your department. This process is guided by the ADDIE model to ensure we build effective training and performance support tools. Your detailed input is highly valued.

Part 1: Departmental Talent Identification

Kindly identify each talent in your Dept by inserting the total number in the boxes based on your assessment towards your staffs regardless of their position.

High
Will
Low
Low
Skill
High

Part 2: Team Capability Identification

Assess your team's level of job-related knowledge and expertise. Indicate the total number of staff at each level.

Level Behavioral Description Total Pax
1 Limited Knowledge.
Has a very limited understanding of the body of knowledge required for the job. Possesses limited formal or informal training with no experience.
2 Basic Knowledge.
Has a basic understanding of the body of knowledge areas required for job-related tasks. Operates at the apprentice level and performs work under guidance.
3 Proficient knowledge.
Has proficient knowledge and abilities required for the job. Independently applies skills in completing job tasks. Stays current on new information that applies to the job. Demonstrates a depth of knowledge within a specific area.
4 Advanced expertise.
Has advanced expertise in required job-related knowledge. Generates novel or unique ideas in performing job-related activities. Is considered an organization-wide subject matter expert. Improves systems or procedures which enhance their own and others' ability to do work.
5 Expert.
Is considered an expert in the knowledge and abilities required for the job. Develops systems that have a major impact on the organization. Is considered an industry-wide subject matter expert. Creates innovative solutions which enhance overall organizational performance. Maintains in-depth knowledge of multiple functional areas.

Part 3: Training Program Identification

New Employees (< 1 year)

What are your new joiner training needs for effective performance?

Training Programme Basic Intermediate Advanced Position/Level

Junior Employees (1-3 years)

What are your junior staffs' training needs for effective performance?

Training Programme Basic Intermediate Advanced Position/Level

Mid Senior Employees (4-7 years)

What are your mid senior staffs' training needs for effective performance?

Training Programme Basic Intermediate Advanced Position/Level

Super Senior Employees (> 7 years)

What are your super senior staffs' training needs for effective performance?

Training Programme Basic Intermediate Advanced Position/Level

Future Retiree Employees

What reskilling training do they need to acquire new opportunities after their retirement?

Note: If no training is available for this category, you may write "no training available", "no", "N/A", or "none" in the Training Programme field.

Training Programme Basic Intermediate Advanced Position/Level