BusinessDictionary.Com Definition/Needs Analysis
Defined as a formal process focus on how a product addresses the needs of a human
TruthSpeaks Definition:
The research and discovery of the “why” of a thing
Explanation:
Get it done, do it, and now. This is the world we live in. We must do this or do that. Does anyone take the time to think about why? In a business setting, we are always on to the next project or trying to beat a certain deadline that we created. Needs analysis is popular in the training and development field, however, I believe it is important in everyday life. We need to examine or conduct a formal or informal needs analysis of the way we do things. Often we perform a certain way because that is the way it was always done (sound familiar?) It is time to challenge the status quo and discover the why. Once we conduct a needs analysis and reveal the “why” we may discover a new method of handling things and make life easier for yourself and your colleagues.
Weekly Action Plan:
Look at the tasks you have for this week. Conduct a needs analysis. Ask yourself these questions: Do you need to do this task? What is the potential result of this task if it is completed or not completed? Why are you doing this task? Will this task enhance your life/career?
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