udviklingsbehov

Udviklingsbehov, or development needs, is a term used to describe gaps between current capabilities and desired outcomes that must be addressed to support ongoing growth. The concept is applied in educational settings, human resources, coaching, and organizational development. Development needs may concern skills, knowledge, competencies, or behaviors, and may arise for individuals, groups, or organizations.

Identification involves comparing current performance or capacity with targets, standards, or future expectations; methods include assessments, performance data, interviews, surveys, and observations.

Addressing development needs involves planning and implementing development actions such as training, mentoring, on-the-job learning, structured curricula, new tools or processes, and changes in roles or responsibilities. Implementation is typically aligned with strategic goals and budgets, with timelines and accountability.

In education, development needs help tailor instruction and support; in workplaces they inform learning and development programs; in youth and social care, they may guide individualized plans.

Evaluation measures outcomes through follow-up assessments, changes in performance, retention of skills, and impact on goals.