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Presenters training gaps analysis – final report
Introduction
In January 2007, the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC) issued a Request for Proposals
to conduct a Training Gaps Analysis for presenters (the RFP). As a leading supplier of labour
market information and training needs research (including five training gaps analyses completed
for the CHRC: automation technicians, record label managers, stage technicians, entertainment
riggers, and music publishers),
was chosen by the CHRC Presenters’ Steering
Committee to undertake this analysis.
The Presenters’ Training Gaps Analysis builds on work previously done by the Presenters’ Expert
Working Group (EWG) in compiling a Chart of Competencies that defines presenters’ skill sets.
This study has proceeded with the generous assistance of CHRC staff (Manon Turcotte, Project
Manager, and Susan Annis, Executive Director), and the Presenters’ Steering Committee (the
Committee), who reviewed and helped to refine the key informant questionnaire as well as
develop the sample from which interview subjects were selected.
Objectives
The following objectives were established for this study:
• Identify the skills required by presenters;
• Explore presenters’ understanding of current training needs;
• Identify training offerings available to presenters across Canada; and
• Explore presenters’ understanding of current training gaps.
Methodology
worked closely with CHRC to determine the most appropriate research
methodology to meet study objectives. Based on the scope of the project, key informant
interviews were deemed most effective to explore training needs, offerings, and gaps with
industry professionals across Canada. This approach enabled researchers to explore the specific
and unique skills required by presenters, identify current issues and trends, and grasp presenters’
understanding of their industry’s training needs.
The presenters’ questionnaire was developed by
in close consultation with CHRC
and the Committee, their feedback being used to make several changes and improvements. The
final questionnaires (French and English) are attached as Appendix A: Questionnaires to this
report.
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