Step Summary
In this step you will establish the purpose of the needs assessment, determining if it is a legal requirement, a company requirement, or simply desired for general knowledge.
Notes: Always address your goals and objectives in synthesis. An executive summary is often helpful.
Questions
Is this a new issue or audience for the organization?
Is there widespread agreement up the organizational chain that this issue or audience needs to be addressed?
Risks
Unknown stakeholders; political blunders; content blunders
Lack of support for the results of needs assessment