Good overview on the basic steps for conducting a needs assessment and things to consider during the process. Provides great detail and examples for survey, interview, and focus group needs assessment types.

Highlights the Three Phase Model of conducting a needs assessment and provides in-depth analysis of each phase. Provides a great toolkit for group working to create a needs assessment.

Interesting article on planning a needs assessment based on organization, occupation, or individual perspective and goals. Good first step in helping to decide what educational objectives you would like your activity to fulfilling these needs.

Great overview for needs assessments specific to the medical community. Although it is focused on medical residents, the commentary definitely applies to the field of pharmacy - especially for those co-precepting or precepting students.