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The article presents definitions chosen from the literature on diagnosing training needs and its significance for further processes aimed at employee development. This is followed by an attempt to create a definition by the author based on her experience while emphasising detailed aims of the process. The next part of the article describes those involved in the process of diagnosing training needs, especially their role and importance. This is followed by an analysis of chosen methods of diagnosing training needs, with the method of the interview given special attention. The final part of the article presents difficult situations which may occur while diagnosing training needs.