2 Assignment

Required Resources

Text

Blanchard, P. N., & Thacker, J. W. (2013). Effective training: Systems, strategies, and practices (5th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education, Inc.

· Chapter 4: Needs Analysis

· Chapter 4: Appendix 4-1

Articles

Binder, C. (2009). What’s so new about The Six Boxes model? (Links to an external site.) [PDF file]. SixBoxes. Retrieved from http://www.sixboxes.com/_customelements/uploadedResources/160039_SixBoxesWhatsSoNew.pdf

Binder, C. (2011). Implementation planning and change management with The Six Boxes approach (Links to an external site.) [PDF file]. SixBoxes. Retrieved from http://www.sixboxes.com/_customelements/uploadedResources/160457_SixBoxesImpPlanWhitePaper.pdf

Binder, C. (2012). Get out of the training box! (Links to an external site.) [PDF file]. SixBoxes. Retrieved from http://www.sixboxes.com/_customelements/uploadedResources/145954_OutoftheTrainingBox.pdf

Wilmoth, F.S., Prigmore, C., & Bray, M. (2002, September). HPT models: An overview of the major models in the field (Links to an external site.) [PDF file]. Performance Improvement, 41(8). Retrieved from http://www.sixboxes.com/_customelements/uploadedResources/HPTModels.pdf

Multimedia

Wallace, G. (2012, May 9). Carl Binder – HPT legacy 2010 (Links to an external site.) [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMx9r9XZMeU

Week 2 - Assignment

 Mark as done

Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Presented at the end of Chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9 of the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, are examples of what would be done in a real situation regarding a small business that requested training. Review the Fabrics Inc. example at the end of Chapter 4. In the Fabrics Inc. example, Blanchard and Thacker (2013) have demonstrated, needs analysis, the first phase in the Training Process Model.

In an 800 to 1,000 word paper (excluding the title and reference pages), discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the approach and what might be done differently using the Fabrics Inc. example. Identify the sources of data used in the analysis. Discuss how closely the approach correspond to the ideal model presented in the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of the assessment methods used. Then, describe at least two additional methods that could have been used, providing rationale as to why these methods could be used.

Your paper should include an introduction (a thesis statement and a preview of your paper), APA formatted headings to organize and identify each section of your paper, and a conclusion paragraph including restatement of the thesis. An Abstract is not required. Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Your paper must also include citations and references for the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text and at least three scholarly sources from the Ashford University Library.

The paper

· Must be 800 to 1,000 words, double-spaced in length (excluding the title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. (Links to an external site.)

· Must include a separate title page with the following:

· Title of paper

· Student’s name

· Course name and number

· Instructor’s name

· Date submitted

· Must use at least three scholarly sources in addition to the course text from the Ashford University Library.

· Must document all sources in APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

· Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center.

Carefully review the Grading Rubric (Links to an external site.) for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.