Once the standard steps involved in conducting a performance needs assessment have been completed, and the performance gap has been validated, the results of the assessment are communicated to the key stakeholders as you prepare for the transfer from the assessment phase to the development phase. Oftentimes, a design document is prepared for the review by a team of those that are involved in the design and development of the training solution, including the individual making the request, audience managers and members, and solution designers.

Create a design document for the following scenario: A Workplace Learning and Performance (WPL) concern has been reported at your job. You have been asked to undertake a needs analysis about the growing problem of sailor retention as the instructional designer for the US Navy. New sailors are only doing one contract and are getting out of the Navy after 5 years. Since retaining sailors is essential to keeping a robust and skilled workforce in the Navy, the need is urgent.

The following should be outlined in your response:

Solution Specifications

• Identify the specific stakeholder that will be involved in defining solution specifications.
• Identify resources needed to develop and implement the solution.
• Identify cost categories associated with the solution.
• Identify the risk versus benefits of the solution.
• Identify the elements of a communication plan supporting the solution.

Design Document

• Describe the performance gap (based on knowledge and skill requirements), including the methods used to identify and validate the through a needs analysis.
• Construct three to five performance objectives, structured in accordance with the ABCD schema, including verbs reflecting various levels of Blooms Taxonomy.
• Relate specific content to be included in the solution, including resources or references to be included in the solution.
• Explain the evaluation method for determining if the solution adequately addresses the performance need and consequent business need.

Project Plan Outline & Transfer

• Create an outline of a project plan to support the solution.
• Create a brief plan describing the transfer of future responsibility for the plan.