Working with the Team
All leaders wonder whether or not they will know when their team needs training, and if so, what kind of training. It does take an objective eye and some analytical skills to make those determinations.
One of the best things that a leader can do alone or with other leaders is to create a SWOT analysis: an assessment of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. When you identify the team’s strengths and weaknesses, it is easier to make the right decisions about training and development. A SWOT analysis asks these questions:
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
What are the specific strengths of your team in terms of demonstrable skills?
(What they can do)
What are the strengths of your team in terms of knowledge? ...
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