Explain why Effective training is not an isolated event in an organization.Therefore, effective training cannot be designed until we first understand the organization. This is done by conducting a SWOT analysis to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the organization. With this information and an understanding of the organization’s vision, effective training creates a competitive advantage for the organization. After completing the SWOT analysis, a training needs assessment is conducted to identify the gaps between the employees’ actual performance and desired performance. Careful analysis of performance gaps determines what training needs to be done or if there is a need for training at all. In some cases, the performance gaps are not related to training deficiencies and other interventions may be needed. Instructions: Identify the mission, vision and values of your chosen organization. Conduct a SWOT analysis of the business. In a 3-5 page report, discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to this organization. Your report should also include the following: What is the organization’s vision? Where does the organization want to be in three to five years? What does this say about the training that may be necessary for its employees? As a training consultant, what training would you suggest that reflects the organization’s strategic plan? Additional resources and diagrams of SWOT analysis: Planwar, www.planware.org/strategicplanner.htm Mplans.com, www.mplans.com/cm/print.cfm?i=148