Training Assessment Research Study Results

Over the course of the past 12 months, we conducted an online research study where visitors to our website were anonymously surveyed across an area of topics related driving performance through investments in human capital. In particular, one such survey asked respondents the following question:

What is stopping you from conducting a training assessment & needs analysis as step 1 in your efforts to drive performance through investments in human capital?

From a list of predefined responses, here are the results for your viewing pleasure.

1. It is too expensive--21%
2. It is too difficult--34%
3. We do not need to--9%
4. We do not know how to--35%
5. Other--1%

How would you answer the above question regarding training assessment or training measurement best practices?