Assess training outcomes against identified need may include:
• ensuring that all captured data has been forwarded for the purposes of evaluation
• holding a meeting of all relevant personnel to discuss the presentation of data prior to its
evaluation, including encouragement of participants to identify unusual circumstances that may impact the manipulation of data and interpretation of outcomes
• inviting relevant personnel to present opinions regarding impressions on the outcomes of training
• comparing the actual data against the identified specific workplace training outcomes
• validating the data supplied for the purposes of evaluation
• making qualitative and quantitative assessments
• querying data that is unclear or appears suspect
• manipulating data, including compiling totals, generating ratios, calculating percentages, determining relevancy of data to be included in formal calculations and manipulations
• involving others to ensure accuracy of calculations and endorse opinions formed