Abstract:
Any dynamic growth oriented organisation understands that training is an important aspect of the managerial functions in a rapidly changing social and economic environment. Training helps to develop ones personality, increases motivation and also improves effectiveness and competence of the people employed in an organization. This is to say, the strength of any organization lies in the strength of its people. Thus training is the most important part of organisational renewal and is an ongoing process.
The general objective of the study was to investigate the need for effective training needs assessment in Christian organisations with special focus on the ELCT Konde Diocese as a case study.
A sample of 63 respondents from a total number 165 of the population was selected: some randomly and others on non- random basis. All respondents were given questionnaires to fill. Direct interviews were also administered to cross-check with the findings in the questionnaire.
The findings indicated that the ELCT-Konde Diocese has no clear understanding of the concept of Training Needs Assessment. Consequently, the Diocese had no bench- making of Training in its organisation. On the other hand the respondents showed the need for effective training of which they meant Training Needs Assessment in the Diocese so as to equip them in the dynamic world.
Therefore, the study recommends that the ELCT has to establish a firm Training Policy and develop Training programme so as to ascertain the organisational vision: serving humankind in a holistic approach.
