BUS 680 Week 2 DQ 1&2
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). Whats 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
Discussion 1
Needs Analysis
Read the following scenario:
A manager says, We need a training course on time management. We have 30 field representatives coming in for a conference next week and only 20% of them are actually meeting their goals. This is disappointing because they had the training four months ago but still have not met their overall goals in sales and customer service. I want you to give them a half-day training on time management.
Provide a detailed description of how you would respond to and proceed in this situation. In your post, respond to the following questions:
· What is the purpose of a training needs analysis (TNA)?
· How do you determine when needs analysis should be conducted?
· Is it always necessary to conduct a TNA?
· What methods and tools would you use to help this manager?
Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Use this weeks lecture as a foundation for your initial post. In addition to the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, use at least one additional scholarly source to support your discussion.
Discussion 2
Levels of Analysis
Discuss the differences between, and the relationship among, the following levels of analysis: organizational analysis, operational analysis, and person analysis. Do more than provide a basic definition. Generate at least two important questions to ask when conducting each level of analysis. Identify at least two techniques, sources of data, or methods to collect data for each level.
Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words. Use this weeks lecture as a foundation for your initial post. In addition to the Blanchard and Thacker (2013) text, use at least one additional scholarly source to support your discussion.
