The document discusses learning need assessment (LNA), which involves accurately establishing an individual's existing competency through self-assessment before training. This ensures the individual receives the correct training level. The LNA considers whether the individual has prerequisite skills or if their skill level is too high. Proper planning based on LNA optimizes benefits to the company and individual. The document outlines different LNA approaches, including strategic needs analysis, competency-based assessment, job and task analysis, and new training needs analysis. It provides examples of how to conduct each approach and identify individual training needs.