Risalat Diagnostic Centre · Free self-assessment

Training Needs Self-Assessment

Find out where your team’s skills are strong and where training will make the biggest difference — before you spend the training budget. Rate how confidently your team can do each task today.

For: HR and training focal points, team leaders and managers30 questions · 6 areasAbout 10 minutesNo sign-up · answers stay on your device
01Answer honestlyThink about how things actually work today, not the manual.
02Watch your resultsScores and risks update as you answer.
03Review prioritiesSee which areas need attention first.
04Save & sharePrint or save the results as PDF for your team.

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01

Management & Leadership

Can managers lead people, priorities and change?

1.1Managers set clear priorities and delegate effectively.
1.2Team leaders give regular, constructive feedback.
1.3Staff can lead change and manage resistance.
1.4Decisions are based on evidence and analysis.
1.5Managers can manage performance and resolve conflict.
02

Project & Contract Management

Can staff plan, deliver and close projects and contracts?

2.1Staff can plan projects with schedules, budgets and risks.
2.2Staff use the work plan to track progress and act on delays.
2.3Staff can manage contracts, variations and payments.
2.4Staff can identify and manage project risks.
2.5Staff can close projects and capture lessons learned.
03

Procurement & Supply Chain

Can staff run compliant, efficient procurement?

3.1Staff can prepare procurement plans and bidding documents.
3.2Staff can evaluate bids using weighted criteria.
3.3Staff understand applicable national and donor procurement rules.
3.4Staff can manage supplier performance and disputes.
3.5Staff use e-procurement systems confidently.
04

Finance, Audit & Compliance

Can staff manage money, controls and reporting?

4.1Staff can prepare budgets and monitor budget execution.
4.2Staff can prepare financial reports that meet funder requirements.
4.3Staff understand internal controls and audit requirements.
4.4Staff can identify fraud and compliance risks.
4.5Staff use Excel and financial tools confidently for analysis.
05

M&E, Data & Reporting

Can staff measure results and turn data into decisions?

5.1Staff can design indicators, baselines and targets.
5.2Staff can collect and verify quality data.
5.3Staff can analyze data and present findings clearly.
5.4Staff write clear, timely reports.
5.5Staff use data tools such as Excel, Power BI or statistical software.
06

E&S, Climate & Digital

Are staff ready for safeguards, climate and digital requirements?

6.1Staff understand environmental and social safeguard requirements.
6.2Staff can run stakeholder engagement and grievance processes.
6.3Staff use digital tools and systems effectively in daily work.
6.4Staff understand climate and sustainability requirements for their work.
6.5Staff know data protection and cybersecurity basics.

Recommended support

Areas marked Priority (two or more answers of “Not at all” or “Partly”) are highlighted below.

Priority

Management & Leadership

Leadership, strategy, change and people management programmes.

Management & leadership programmes →
Priority

Project & Contract Management

Project cycle, contract and risk management for project teams and PIUs.

Project & contract management programmes →
Priority

Procurement & Supply Chain

Procurement, contract management and e-procurement programmes.

Procurement & supply chain programmes →
Priority

Finance, Audit & Compliance

Finance, audit, compliance and financial modelling programmes.

Accounting & finance programmes →
Priority

M&E, Data & Reporting

M&E, MEAL, research, statistics and data programmes.

M&E & performance programmes →
Priority

E&S, Climate & Digital

Safeguards, climate, digital government and technology programmes.

Climate change & environment programmes →

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