Mastering Training Needs Analysis

Mastering Training Needs Analysis

Introduction

Mastering Training Needs Analysis: Driving Organizational Growth Through Human Capital Development

In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, organizations must ensure their workforce is equipped with the right skills to stay competitive and drive growth. But how do you identify the gaps between current capabilities and future needs? How do you justify training investments to management and ensure they deliver measurable results? Welcome to Mastering Training Needs Analysis (TNA), our comprehensive workshop designed to equip HR professionals, training managers, L&D specialists and organizational leaders with the tools and methodologies to conduct effective TNAs. From data collection to management buy-in, you’ll learn how to align training initiatives with business goals, maximize ROI, and build a future-ready workforce. Whether you’re addressing skill gaps, reducing attrition, or optimizing training budgets, this program will transform the way you approach human capital development.

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Outcome

Upon successful completion of this programme, participants will be able to:

- Master the TNA Process: Gain thorough understanding of the Training Needs Analysis framework, from data collection to actionable insights.
- Align Training with Business Goals: Learn how to link TNA outcomes to organizational objectives, ensuring training initiatives support staff developemnt.
- Develop Data-Driven Training Plans: Acquire the skills to interpret TNA data and create Annual Training Plans (ATPs) that address skill gaps at every level.
- Secure Management Buy-In: Build the ability to present TNA findings professionally, emphasizing ROI, budgetary considerations, and strategic alignment.
- Enhance Workforce Performance: Implement TNA recommendations to reduce attrition, improve productivity, and foster a culture of continuous learning.

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No	Topic	Topic Description
1	Module 1: Foundations of Training Needs Analysis	Understanding TNA – Purpose and Benefits Defining Training Needs Analysis: What it is and what it isn’t. The role of TNA in addressing skill gaps, reducing wastage, and enhancing productivity. Case studies: Real-world examples of successful TNA implementations.
2	Module 2: Setting the Stage for TNA	Establishing terms of reference: Objectives, scope, and stakeholders. Aligning TNA with organizational goals, mission, and vision. Tools for data collection: Surveys, focus groups, and interviews.
3	Module 3: TNA Models and Frameworks	Overview of TNA models: HRD-focused, human performance, and technology-driven approaches. Macro vs. Micro TNA: When to use each and their respective benefits. Practical exercise: Selecting the right model for your organization.
4	Module 4: Defining TNA Deliverables	Identifying the desired state: Where does your organization need to be? Assessing the current state: Gap analysis and cost considerations. Building a TNA team: Roles, responsibilities, and commitments.
5	Module 5: The TNA Process in Action	Data collection and interpretation: Turning raw data into actionable insights. Developing the Annual Training Plan (ATP): Aligning training initiatives with business needs. Group activity: Case study analysis and ATP development.
6	Module 6: Presenting TNA Findings to Management	Crafting a compelling presentation: Objectives, rationale, and recommendations. Highlighting ROI and budgetary considerations to secure management buy-in. Addressing challenges: How to handle objections and requests for rework.
7	Module 7: Benchmarking and Implementation	Benchmarking TNA outcomes against industry standards. Communicating and rolling out TNA recommendations across the organization. Ensuring sustainability: Monitoring and evaluating training effectiveness post-implementation.
8	Module 8 - Validation and Justification (Presentation)	Part 1: Group Presentations and Stakeholder Validation Participants present their TNA findings and recommendations to a panel of senior stakeholders. Feedback and validation: Refining recommendations for maximum impact. Part 2: Budget Justification and Defense Justifying training investments: Aligning TNA outcomes with financial goals. Defending budgetary considerations: Communicating value to management. Final reflections: Key takeaways and next steps for implementing TNA insights.

Expert

Ts Dr. Timothy Law

Dr. Timothy or fondly known as “Coach Tim” have a 36-years track record in Coaching, Training, Learning & Development. Tim graduated in Diploma in Management from the Malaysian Institute of Management (1999), and with an MBA in Organization Behaviour from the University of Newcastle, Australia. Later, Tim obtained his PhD in Organization Learning and Development, University of Newcastle, Australia. His expertise is in Business Strategization & Visioning, Board of Directors and Stakeholder Management as a Panel Coach, Facilitator and Master Trainer for Institute Of Corporate Directors Malaysia ( ICDM), Customer Experience Enhancement Human Resources and Business Management, Blue Ocean Strategy, Strategic Implementation Skills and Professional Workforce Development. Dr.Timothy corporate experiences, where he held Senior Management Portfolios, includes servicing our Nation, past premier Prime Minister, Tun Dr. Mahatir Mohamad and Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz as the General Manager And Assistant Director Of International Trade (Asia Pacific). His quasi- governmental role enables Dr.Timothy to be a “Practitioner” in handling, managing and engaging Board Of Directors, Stakeholders, High Ranking Civil Servants as well as Law Enforcement Agencies effectively, for Government –Link Companies (GLCs) and Institutional Governing Bodies such as Financial Institutions, Malaysia Institute Of Integrity,Malaysia Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Polis DiRaja Malaysia ( PDRM), as a respected Police Officer in Polis Sukeralawan DiRaja Malaysia (SSPRM). Working as a senior learning facilitator and consulting for various Branded Organizations, Dr. Tim have provided advisory and operations improvement services for clients in Malaysia and across the ASEAN Region as well as international platforms. He have a strong record in designing innovative programs that have contributed to revenue generation, customer satisfaction and employee motivation, in many Malaysian organizations. Dr. Timothy Law is a Certified Advisor And Coach for few Multinational Consulting And Advisory firms in Malaysia and representative in Asia Pacific. He has been an Executive Business Performance Coach both international and global presence various reputable business consulting and advisory such as INSEAD ( Europe and South- East Asia), Deloitte Consulting (Asia-Pacific- Learning & Development) and Persona Consulting ( USA And Australasia) since the 90’s. Master Coach Timothy has contributed his expertise and having a tremendous dynamics track records in various fields focusing on Management Advisor, Business Coaching & Consulting, and Training & Development for over 32 years. With his motto “impact lives through coaching & training”, he is the Founder and Managing Director of TRANSFORMATIONAL INNOVATIVE MAVERICK Sdn.Bhd.(Malaysia & China) Dr. Tim have consulted for, have facilitated, and continue to work on Certification Programs and workshops for the Human Resources Development Corporation (HRD Corp) Malaysia and for various South-East Asian countries as a Master Facilitator & Chief Assessor. He also work with various Learning Academies and Universities in Malaysia, Vietnam, China, Myanmar and Cambodia to introduce new learning technologies and educational opportunities. In 2021, Dr. Timothy was appointed Adjunct Professor by University of Chichester, UK, taking up an Executive Supervisory Role for Professionals embarking on their Post-Graduate and Masters Degree In Management And Leadership across six (6) major cities in China. Coach Dr. Tim is also an ICF (International Coaching Federation) Certified Coach and a member of the Hong Kong Action-Learning Coaching Association since 2012 in championing new coaching and facilitation techniques using multiples languages, namely Cantonese, Mandarin and Bahasa Malaysia. Dr. Tim have facilitated more than 5,000 Certification workshops and speaking engagements for conferences, as well as custom-designed solution-based workshops for companies and government agencies in 15 countries.