Task analysis is the examination of each step involved in completing a task or job, along with a detailed description of the activities performed in each task or job. A task analysis can include elements such as speed, duration, mental activity, environmental factors and more. Task analysis, also referred to as “job task analysis,” is a critical element when conducting a needs assessment.

Related Content:

• The Business of Learning, Episode 54: Learning Leader or Undercover Detective? Identifying Training Needs
• Job Aid: Training Needs Assessment: Project Planning Checklist
• Effective Onboarding Starts With Skills Assessments