Person analysis

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Person analysis is a phase of training needs analysis directed at identifying which individuals within an organization should receive training and what training they should receive.{{cite book |last1=Beier |first1=Margaret E. |last2=Teachout |first2=Mark S. |last3=Cox |first3=Cody B. |editor1-last=Borman |editor1-first=Walter C. |editor2-last=Hedge |editor2-first=Jerry W.|title=The Oxford handbook of work and aging|date=2012 |pages=436–453 |chapter=The training and development of an aging workforce |url=https://www.oxfordhandbooks.com/view/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195385052.001.0001/oxfordhb-9780195385052-e-023 |series=Oxford library of psychology|location=Oxford |publisher=Oxford University Press|doi=10.1093/oxfordhb/9780195385052.013.0138 |isbn=9780195385052}}

A person analysis identifies individuals who are not meeting the desired performance requirements or goals.