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We humans are known to have needs. Our needs vary depending on the circumstances that we are currently experiencing, the norms that surround us, the realities of life that we are facing or where we are at. Kinds of needs are extensive but are usually used by people for motivation.

Needs, may it be by an organization or an individual, must always be looked at, tapped, and provided as it is one of the cores of human existence, evolution, and survival. Hence, a needs assessment is needed. A needs assessment is a process that measures the status quo and what is desired by an entity so it can provide the needs of that person or organization.

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Needs Assessment is a process of knowing what people need and how it will be supplied and achieved. Keep in mind that the needs assessment will only be fully functional and advantageous if the information being provided are real and accurate. Needs Assessment is done to be able to answer concerns and assure that at the end, a person or an establishment will be able to achieve the needs that they need to have.

A needs assessment can be mainly helpful for

• Individuals. When you already know your needs and understand how you can get them, there is a big improvement in your performance in the things that you regularly do.
• Organizations. Being able to assess the needs of an organization affects the entire group so much. The entire group can already point out problems and know the solutions and corresponding actions.
• Companies. Having needs assessment helps establishments and businesses to make their products and services better. Knowing what they need and precisely targeting it gives them more room for other functions and development.
• Communities. If the environment where you are at knows how to assess the needs of its members, there is a big chance that there will be an easier process of development that will positively affect the lives of those within the community.

Should you want to create your own assessment plan, we have Sample Assessment Plans that you may download and print.

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If within the boundaries of a company, a needs assessment must have information coming from people involved. Surveys are usually effective tools that can help in data gathering. You can download Needs Assessment Survey Templates if you need one.

Your survey questionnaire shall include

• present needs;
• satisfaction that you get from the said needs;
• characteristics of the needs and the variables attached to it;
• the direction of where needs may lead; and
  
• size and portions of needs depending on how it is going to be used.

Meanwhile, an individual can have his or her needs assessment by simply understanding the following:

• How he or she thinks of her needs
• How to express help when needs are not achieved; and
• The equity of current needs; and
• the difference of your needs from the needs of others.

There are different levels of objectivity that has to be considered when doing the process of needs assessment. This is due to the different nature of needs by people and companies that only they can accurately measure and understand.