Learning Management & Talent Development Insights
Latest trends, ideas and reports in the world of talent development, learning management and edtech
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Building Your LMS vs. Buying: Weighing Your Options
Many organizations face the pressing question of whether to build their LMS or buy something that’s already put together and ready to implement. Two primary lines of thinking exist for this vital inquiry. The first line of thinking favors customizing your own LMS because of the belief that a store-bought version can’t cater to an […]
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Best Ways to Avoid Failures with Your LMS Platform
Just because your organization has a training program in place doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to succeed. There is a huge difference between a normal training program and a successful training program. In surveys conducted, 95% of corporate employees said they enjoyed their training, but only 37% reported an actual understanding of the material. These types […]
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How to Build a Workforce That Lasts Under Pressure
Recently, employees’ lives have been characterized by a lot of uncertainty. It’s understandable why so many employees might feel stressed following the pandemic. Concerns about the economy, money, jobs, the housing market, among other things, continue to put employees under a huge amount of stress. Employees can have trouble thriving in the workplace when their […]
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Creating an LMS that Puts People at the Center of L&D
Digital transformation and learning and development are much more about the people than the technology involved. After all, you can have the best strategies in place for embracing technology as part of your LMS and other learning and training tools and still not get the results that you anticipate because you didn’t take the time […]
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Real-Time Training for Your LMS Offers Solutions for Every Learning Style
Every company knows that investing in training and education is critical for keeping their employees (and their company) on the path of growth and success. Of course, part of that also comes in choosing the right solutions and keeping up with the available trends and technologies. While the initial benefit of online learning was that […]
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5 Ways to Customize Your LMS for Better Individualized Training and Support
Employee training and upskilling are at the top of every organization’s list right now. As cultures shift and companies continue to seek out new talent that is demanding a better culture, understanding how to reach them and deliver the things that they need will ensure that you get the right people on board and that […]
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Creating the Perfect eLearning Course
The first step in creating your own eLearning courses, whether it be a series of videos or a single module, is to decide what learning outcomes are required from each section of your content. This will ensure that all sections have been created with equal value – no one part outshines another! The next stage […]
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Molding Your Company to Fit Your LMS
Purchasing learning management system software is a huge investment for any organization. Many different vendors exist, and finding the best software to fit our company can be challenging. Maybe you got offered software that was supposed to be groundbreaking, and you found out it wasn’t what the company promised. Or, perhaps you just bought generic […]
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5 New Ways to Measure Employee Engagement
It’s difficult to read any blog or article about corporate learning or training without being bombarded with content about employee engagement. If it’s not employee engagement, it’s about retention, turnover, or the onboarding process. This content isn’t appearing in front of you by chance. This critical information is a hot topic because all of these […]
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Why Online Coaching Is So Hot
Online coaching has quickly become one of the hottest markets in the online corporate world. Companies that own certain coaching platforms have hit revenues into the billions, with several preparing to go public. Recent news reports state that other companies just received tens of millions in investment, pointing to backers’ faith in these platforms. Why […]
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Important eLearning Terms
If you’re new to the world of eLearning and LMS, understanding the plethora of abbreviations and technical jargon can be quite confusing. Even if you don’t consider yourself a newcomer, keeping up with and remembering the constantly growing list of terms to remember can be a job within itself. The truth is if you want […]
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Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Upskilling Your Team Members
Struggling to close the skills gap within your organization? It’s pretty common today. One proven way to do that, short of a major hiring initiative, is to upskill your current team members. Online upskilling with a learning management system (LMS) is an excellent option that offers flexibility, learning on the go, and the chance to […]
