Friday, February 20, 2015

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 
  • 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
Articles:
  • 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