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Strategic Needs Analysis (SNA) for Performance, Training, and Organizational Development

For Performance, Training, and Organizational Development

Signature program2 daysTalent Architecture & Capability Development
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Course overview

Why this program

Too many training investments begin with a course request rather than a business problem. This two-day program provides a practical framework for strategic needs analysis that identifies performance gaps, determines which needs genuinely require training, and aligns learning and development with organizational goals.

Participants integrate three levels of analysis: performance needs analysis to diagnose gaps and their root causes; training needs analysis to define the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required; and organizational needs analysis to align learning with strategy, capability, and readiness for change. They then combine the findings into a single, prioritized action plan, and explore how AI can strengthen analysis through faster data insight and predictive skill-gap identification, alongside the ethical and governance questions it raises.

At a glance
PortfolioSignature Programs
Transformation pillarTalent Architecture & Capability Development
Duration2 days
Designed and led byMostafa Azzam
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Course objectives

By the end, participants will be able to

01Distinguish strategic needs analysis from traditional training needs assessment.
02Scope an SNA, engage stakeholders, and quantify its expected return.
03Diagnose performance gaps and root causes using the 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, and the Human Performance Technology model.
04Separate training from non-training solutions, and define measurable learning objectives.
05Align L&D initiatives with strategy, capability gaps, and readiness for change.
06Apply AI to needs analysis responsibly.
07Build an integrated, prioritized action plan for a real organizational challenge.

How it runs

This program follows our decision-centered learning design, combining:

  • Opening Challenges. Practical challenges that surface
  • participants’ assumptions before frameworks are introduced.
  • Expert-Led Briefings. Concise, evidence-based input on
  • concepts, frameworks, and emerging practice.
  • Case Studies and Simulations. Realistic situations with genuine
  • choices, where participants decide, defend, and reconsider.
  • Hands-on Activities. Applying tools and frameworks to
  • participants’ own work.
  • Ready-to-Use Tools and Templates. Practical resources
  • delegates can apply immediately in the workplace.
  • Capstone Project. Produce an integrated needs analysis and prioritized action plan for a real organizational challenge.

Who should attend

This program is designed for:

  • L&D Managers and Specialists
  • HR Business Partners and Talent Management Specialists
  • Organizational Development Consultants
  • Performance Consultants
  • Training Managers and Designers
  • Business leaders involved in strategic planning

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