Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
For 20 years, eLeaP® has helped organizations achieve excellence through learning, performance, & quality.
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Coaching vs. Mentoring: Which One is More Important?
According to the Robert Walters 2013 Employee Insights Survey 83% of nearly 10,000 survey respondents said they would benefit from mentoring, but only 29% work for companies that offer any mentoring programs. Coaching fares somewhat better, with nearly half of all companies making use of coaching, although typically only for midlevel and senior staff. Only […]
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How to Create Effective Virtual Teams
A 2012 survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that nearly half (46%) of all organizations make use of virtual teams (source). That percentage ratchets up among global companies (66%) and down among domestic-only companies (28%). The same survey shows that among organizations who make use of virtual teams, 51% note […]
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Top LMS Frustrations and Complaints
Perhaps you’re considering taking on an Top LMS for the first time in your company. Maybe you’re considering switching from one LMS to another. Then again, maybe you’ve been tasked with evaluating your current LMS to make a determination of whether or not it’s meeting your organization’s needs. Whatever your particular situation may be, knowing […]
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eLearning by the Numbers
Interestingly enough, even though we’re clearly in a digital era, the traditional instruction-led classroom is still the primary form of delivering learning in organizations today.
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eLearning Pioneers: Sun Microsystems
For Millennials, eLearning is a fact of life. But for the older generations, it was a really big deal when eLearning came on the scene. The word wasn’t even coined until 1999 during a Los Angeles seminar conducted by CBT Systems. Whether it’s called eLearning, online learning or virtual learning, computer company Sun Microsystems was […]
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LMS Must-Have #4: Additional Security Measures
In a previous article, LMS Must-Have #2: Highly Secure Data Practices, I covered 10 essential questions that your LMS vendor should be able to answer about how they secure your company’s LMS data, and the standards you should be looking for. There are at least two other additional aspects of security you should be paying […]
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LMS Must-Have #3: Strong Analytics and Reporting
There’s a lot of talk these days about Big Data and analytics. It’s a relatively new topic within the LMS community, but a critical one to get right with your organization’s LMS. Taking stock of what a vendor or package can offer around analytics and reporting is essential when selecting a new LMS, and this […]
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LMS Must-Have #2: Highly Secure Data Practices
Every so often it’s good to review some of the basics about an LMS that should be kept in mind. These LMS “must-haves” are a way to check if your existing LMS is keeping up with the times, or are important features to look for when taking on a new LMS. This article will focus […]
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LMS Must-Have #1: Robust Assessment and Feedback Options
Whether you already have an LMS, need to get one, or are looking to switch to a new one, there are many different features that must be carefully considered. One that is all too often overlooked is the importance of assessment and feedback. In this article, assessment refers to evaluating the progress and achievements of […]
