Key features and advantages of the Knowledge and Experience (K&E) Grid :

It provides a visual rather than statistical indication of both individual and group learning & development needs

You get not only an indication of what learning & development is needed, but also how it can most effectively be met

It can all fit on one side of A4 paper

Also:

A number of individuals’ grids can be batched and collated to identify a group’s development needs; also on one side of A4 paper; also with an indication of how the group’s needs can be met

You can produce a grid to cover a broad range of development topics, or a more detailed, narrower range of development topics

The Grid identifies where no development is needed and thus can prevent wasting time and money on unnecessary learning & development activities

It promotes focused discussions between managers and staff on professional development issues

 It can be used by individuals and groups in a work environment, and for individuals or groups seeking competence based qualifications

It provides a snapshot ‘Skills Audit’ whereby the range of knowledge, skills and experience that exist within the organisation can be identified and utilised.

The Knowledge & Experience Grid Booklet  (PDF file)

The full booklet with all the information you need to undertake a learning needs analysis with the K&E grid. In just 17 pages, the booklet covers:

• Introduction / Overview of the K&E Grid
• Why Knowledge & Experience?
• How it Works
• Producing a K&E Grid
• Analysing an Individual’s K&E Grid
• Producing a Development Plan
• Collating Multiple K&E Grids (Also on 1 side of A4)

Master K&E Grid Template  (Word document)

If you don’t want to spend too much time setting up your own K&E Grid template, you can purchase this one, pre-set with 40 potential development items which you can adjust and amend to suit your own requirements

Master K&E Grid Collation Templates  (Word document)

If you don’t want to spend too much time setting up your own K&E Grid Collation tables, you can purchase thes template, pre-set with 30, 40 and 50 development items which you can adjust and amend further if you wish to suit your own requirements

Master K&E Grid Development Plan  (Word document)

A ready-made Development Plan tailored for use with the K&E Grid. Simple to make yourself, but a version here to cut out a little bit of work for you - for a very reasonable price!