# Needs Analysis Stage — Elaboration

## Criteria Guidance

### Good criteria — concrete and verifiable

- "Skills gap analysis maps current competency levels against target levels for each role with measurable gaps"
- "Learning objectives follow Bloom's taxonomy with specific, observable verbs and measurable outcomes"
- "Needs assessment includes stakeholder input from at least 3 sources: learners, managers, and subject matter experts"

### Bad criteria — vague (no clear check)

- "Needs are assessed"
- "Gaps are identified"
- "Objectives are defined"

