Needs assessment

Information Management-Information Technology (IM/IT) Canada Toolkits

—Website, free

This website provides non-profit organizations with different tools to encourage their "strategic use of technology to achieve the mission work" of their organizations. The IT tools listed on that webpage will help you determine "how to make compelling requests for technology funding"; "how to assess needs"; "how to plan upgrades and to determine cost-effectiveness". The tools are downloadable in pdf, MS power point, or html format. Also available in French.

http://www.vsi-isbc.org/eng/imit/reports.cfm

Type of Organization:: Donors / grantmakers / funders, Governmental agencies / departments / organizations, Non-profit / civil society organizations (CSOs)
Size of Organization:: Large, Small
Sector:: All, IT
Area of the IOA Model:: Capacity, Performance
Keywords:: Fundraising, IT, Needs assessment, Technology integration

EPI Connection Professional Development Organization Assessment

—Website, free

Designed more specifically for the industries working in the architectural, engineering, and construction sectors, this 50 questions online survey will help you determine what needs improvement regarding the professional development program of your organization. To undertake the survey, you first need to create a new user account; you will then simultaneously receive a password in your email account. After having chosen your own password, you will be able to take the assessment.

http://tools.epiconnection.org/node/185

Type of Organization:: Profit
Size of Organization:: Large, Small
Sector:: A/E/C industry, Architecture, Construction, Engineering, Interior design, Landscape architecture
Area of the IOA Model:: Capacity
Keywords:: Educational performance, Human resources, Leadership involvement, Learning objectives, Needs assessment, Ongoing support, Online survey, Professional development program, Program design, Program maintenance, Program tracking, Strategic education plan

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