3. Identify the performance gap.Once all the data has been gathered, it’s possible to compare where the organization is to where it wants to be. At this stage, the HRD professional begins to have a sense of the type of training that will be required.4. Identify instructional goals.The performance gap is the starting point for identifying the corrections that need to be put into place.5. Propose solutions.At this stage in the needs assessment, all possible means for filling the gap should be identified and considered to find the solution that best meets the organization’s needs.