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Identify skill gaps, align training with business goals and improve performance with expert-led Training Needs Analysis


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Introduction to Training Needs Analysis

Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is a robust and proven process that identifies the specific training your team needs to excel. Whether you’re introducing a new piece of equipment, software or simply contemplating how you could improve your training offering, TNA takes a holistic look at your team’s needs, identifying gaps and tailoring options to help you succeed.  By aligning development activities with your business objectives, TNA ensures every programme delivers measurable results that are tailored to the needs of your target audiences.

Why Training Needs Analysis is essential?

Not all operational or maintenance teams are the same, so how can one training package be suitable for all? Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is crucial for delivering the right training to your teams, at the right time, on the most important topics they need to learn. It also ensures:

Tailored solutions

Identifies specific skill gaps and provides customised training to address them

Holistic approach

Examines the full employee experience to identify factors affecting success, ensuring all areas of impact are addressed

Enhanced efficiency

Focuses on the exact needs of your team, avoiding wasted time on irrelevant content

Improved performance

Aligns training with business goals, boosting productivity and outcomes

Cost-effective

Maximises ROI by delivering only the training your team truly needs

Future-proofing

Prepares your workforce for upcoming challenges, changes and advancements in your industry

Employee engagement

Demonstrates commitment to personal development, increasing motivation and retention

Actionable insights

Offers a clear understanding of strengths and areas for improvement within your team

How does Training Needs Analysis work?

Here at Smiths, we create tailored training solutions by combining the proven principles of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) with the structured methodology of commercial TNA models such as ADDIE. We then link this to the the efficiency-driven Lean Six Sigma principles – driving training programmes that prioritise the safety and efficiency of all identified target audiences. This robust fusion ensures a bespoke Training Needs Analysis that:

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Define
Clearly identifies your project’s goals, customer needs, and the problem to be addressed, establishing a solid foundation for success.

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Analyse
Assess target audience requirements, identify training gaps in terms of knowledge, skills, and behaviours, and recommend training solutions.

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Measure
Collect and analyse data to establish baseline performance and understand the current state of the process or system.

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Design
Create training solutions that streamline processes, improve employee satisfaction, and deliver impactful, results-driven training programs.

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Deliver
Implement the training program either directly to the end users or through a robust "Train the Trainer Program" and ensure the training solutions meet the identified needs.

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Evaluate
Assess the impact of the training by measuring outcomes against objectives to determine effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.

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