Need Analysis Books, Papers and Links
This list was originally started in 2002 when I
moderated yahoo TRDEV .
This list is by no means complete, but it is a starting point.
- Needs Assessment is the gathering of information and processes to define the problems and issues regarding a potential training or learning situation.
- Needs Analysis is what you do to the information to organize, define and summarize the problem and solutions.
- Altschuld, James W.; Witkin, Belle Ruth (1999);From Needs Assessment to Action : Transforming Needs into Solution Strategies ISBN: 076190932X Sage
- Barbazette, Jean (2006) Training Needs Assessment: Methods, Tools, and Techniques (Skilled Trainer) Pfeiffer ISBN-10: 0787975257
- Barksdale, Susan; Lund, Teri (2001) Rapid Needs analysis (The Workbook Series) ASTD Learning and Performance ISBN: 1562862979 ASTD
- Burton, J. K., & Merrill, P. F. (1991). Needs assessment: Goals, Needs and Priorities. In L. J. Briggs, K. L. Gustafson, & Tillman, M. H. (Eds.), Instructional design principles and applications (pp. 17-43). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Educational Technology Publications.
- Gibson, Brenda; Bartram, Sharon; Gower, Aldershot, (1995) Training Needs Analysis Toolkit original version *Revised edition 0874254973; Bk&Dk edition (January 1, 2000)
- Gilley, Jerry W. ; Gilley, Ann Maycunich; (2002) Strategically Integrated HRD: A Six-Step Approach to Creating Results-Driven Programs Basic Books Group; 2nd edition ISBN: 0738207624
- Gupta, Kavita (1998) A Practical Guide to Needs Assessment Pfeiffer; Bk&Disk edition ISBN: 0787939889
- Kaufman, Roger. (1998) Strategic Thinking: A Guide to Identifying and Solving Problems -Revised. Arlington, VA. & Washington, D.C Jointly published by the American Society for Training & Development and the International Society for Performance Improvement.
- Kaufman, R. (2000). Mega Planning: Practical Tools for Organizational Success. Thousand Oaks, CA. Sage Publications. ISBN-10: 0761913254
- Kaufman, Roger; Oakley-Browne, Hugh; Watkins, Ryan; Leigh, Doug; (2003)Strategic Planning For Success: Aligning People, Performance, and Payoff Jossey-Bass 0-7879-6503-0
- Kaufman, Roger (1982) Identifying and Solving Problems: A System Approach Pfeiffer & Co; 3rd edition ISBN-10: 0883900505 (Paperback)
- Kaufman, Roger and English, Fenwick W. (Hardcover - May 1978) Needs Assessment: Concept and Application Educational Technology Publications 0877781303- out of print
- McArdle, Geri Ph.D. (1998) Conducting a Needs Analysis. Crisp Publications ISBN # 1-56052-423-5
- McConnell, John, H. (2003) How to Identify Your Organization's Training Needs: A Practical Guide to Needs Analysis American Management Association; Bk&CD-Rom ISBN: 0814407102
- Rossett, Allison (1987) Training Needs Assessment :Techniques in Training and Performance Educational Technology Publications ISBN: 0877781958
- Rossett, A. (1999). First things Fast: A Handbook for Performance Analysis. SF: Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer. http://www.josseybass.com/legacy/rossett/rossett.html
- Rossett, A. & Sheldon, K. (2001). Beyond the Podium: Delivering Training and Performance to a Digital World. SF: Jossey Bass/Pfeiffer. web site: http://www.pfeiffer.com/legacy/features/jb/btp/index.html
- Rothwell, William and Kazanas, H.C. (2008) Mastering the Instructional Design Process: A Systematic Approach 4th Edition (Hardcover) Pfeiffer; ISBN-10: 0787996467
- Russo, Cat ( 2001) Train the Trainer, Volume 2 : Instructional Design & Implementation. ASTD American Society for Training & Development ISBN: 1562862790
- Tobey, Deborah (2005) Needs Assessment Basics (ASTD Training Basics) (Paperback) ASTD Press ISBN-10: 1562863878
- Zemke, Ron and Kramlinger, Thomas (May 1982) Figuring Things Out: A Trainers Guide to Needs and Task Analysis Basic Books ISBN-10: 0201090988
- Kaufman, R. (1988). Needs Assessment: A menu. Educational technology, 28, (7) 21-22
- McClelland, S. B. (1994a) Training needs assessment data-gathering methods: Part 1, survey questionnaires. Journal of European Industrial Training, 18(1), 22-26.
- McClelland, S. B. (1994b) Training needs assessment data-gathering methods: Part 2, individual interviews. Journal of European Industrial Training, 18(2), 27-31.
- McClelland, S. B. (1994c) Training needs assessment data-gathering methods: Part 3, focus groups. Journal of European Industrial Training, 18(3), 29-32.
- McClelland, S. B. (1994d) Training needs assessment data-gathering methods: Part 4, on-site observations. Journal of European Industrial Training, 18(5), 4-7.
- Nickols, Fred http://www.nickols.us/Whatchamacallit.pdf
