Workforce development

B520A Workforce Development Paper

1. Introduction (level-one heading, same as your paper title). The introduction should introduce the organization and provide a brief history of the organization based on research. The thesis statement is the last sentence in this section.

2. Problem (level-one heading). The problem paragraph must clearly describe the problem that the researcher found within the organization and potentially discuss pressure points that triggers the requirement for a needs assessment. The learner could address issues such as: Who or what caused the problem; What is the root cause of the problem; Or who in the organization is impacted because of the problem, for example. Note: the learner must ensure the problem identified can be fixed or mitigated utilizing employee training and development concepts discussed in the textbook or some other scholarly sources.

3. Needs assessment (level-one heading). This paragraph must describe and discuss the research and analysis that the learner conducted in support of the organization’s problem. Potential level two headings could include organizational analysis, person analysis, task analysis, and key findings.

4. Solution (level-one heading). This paragraph must describe and discuss a potential solution to the organization’s problem. In this section of the paper, the learner must address the implementation plan for the solution, how to establish a learning environment, transfer of training or transfer of knowledge (as appropriate), and how to monitor and evaluate training or outcomes (as appropriate). Each of these topics could be a level two heading. The learner must also situate the solution within one or more of the following focus areas: training, development, knowledge management, technology, leadership, management, and the workforce. Note: the solution must tailored to address the problem—it must be a feasible solution, based on science and evidence, that will fix or mitigate the problem.

5. Conclusion (level-one heading). Summary of the main points and recap/restate thesis statement per SMC standards.

6. References. This assignment requires a minimum of five scholarly sources.