REC 270 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Needs Assessment
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Rarely do you ever run a program perfectly the first time. Programs have a lifespan: ex: roller skating was cool a while ago but not so cool now o. Programs are developed in a methodological and cyclical manner. Programs are developed through trail and error methods of implementation that continue until a suitable program design is developed. How do we come up with the perfect program: planned and implemented, successful organizations have a number of ongoing experiments, successful programs are the result of ongoing, incre o. Target program development: c. operations strategies, d. follow-up analysis. 9 steps of the development cycle: a. Learn the mission of the organization: ex: mission won"t be the same for commercials and non-profits. What does your supervisor want to accomplish: b. Identify programs and the features that clients may want. Needs assessment and analysis: allows programmer to prioritize the allocation of resources among competing interests.
