Training
Needs Assessment and Analysis

Just like you wouldn't plan a trip without a destination in mind, you should never undervalue the importance of a needs assessment; this objective (need) serves as your destination.  

Needs Assessment: Is there a gap?

Needs Analysis: Where is it and how do we overcome that?

The example below is a needs assessment that I administered to teachers in my previous district. The objective being targeted was student engagement strategies; this was part of a year-long initiative. Once the assessment data was analyzed, the teachers were presented the results along with a brief overview of training objectives.