LMS Integration

Top 10 Association LMS Features – 2020 Edition

May 14, 2020

Transform your in-person training with an association learning platform. See what features you should look for...

Prior to 2020, many associations relied heavily on in-person tradeshows, seminars and on-site training because they were historically popular offerings for both the association and the member. The social networking opportunities as well as the [...learn more...]

Is Open Source Ready for Extended Enterprise Learning?

December 17, 2019

Are open source learning systems ready for the extended enterprise? See why open source LMS platforms are ready for business prime time

You may know me as an independent learning systems consultant. But I’m also a recovering LMS sales guy. Six years ago I pivoted after 14 years on the front lines with two major commercial LMS vendors. I learned a lot during those years. I also [...learn more...]

Podcast 31: Inside Open Source Learning Systems – With eThink CEO Brian Carlson

December 4, 2019

Why are more businesses choosing open source learning systems? Find out on the Talented Learning Podcast with analyst John Leh and CEO of eThink Brian Carlson

Open source is gaining ground as a foundation for business-oriented learning systems. What's driving this shift? And what does it mean for proprietary LMS platforms? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

Podcast 30: Learning From Customer Conferences – With Tristan Jordan and Tara Pawlak of Community Brands

November 19, 2019

How does learning enhance customer conferences? Listen to this podcast with association tech leaders from Community Brands on The Talented Learning Show podcast!

Why are customer conferences so valuable for technology vendors? And how does learning – formal and informal – elevate these forums? Find out now on The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

Got LMS Implementation Questions? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

September 11, 2019

What should you know about LMS implementation? Q&A with learning tech analyst John Leh

Welcome back to our “Ask Me Anything” column! Previously, we explored extended enterprise learning tech trends, and talked about how organizations can choose the best learning system for their needs. Today, let’s move to the next [...learn more...]

How Is Digital Transformation Shaping Customer Experience?

June 11, 2019

How Does Digital Transformation Shape Customer Experience? 5 trends for customer-centered organizations by independent tech analyst Daniel Newman

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights with our readers. Today we feature insights about customer experience from Daniel Newman, Principal [...learn more...]

Is Your Business Data Really Worth Keeping?

May 14, 2019

business data and learning management systems

EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights with our readers. Today we feature advice from Daniel Newman, Principal Analyst at Futurum Research and [...learn more...]

Podcast 16: Integrated Learning Experiences – With Paul Morton of CrossKnowledge

October 30, 2018

PODCAST: How can you create business value by providing integrated learning experiences? Listen to the Talented Learning Show with extended enterprise learning tech analyst John Leh

The term "integrated learning experiences" is gaining popularity among training professionals. But what does it really mean and how does technology help make it work? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

Salesforce Learning Solutions: AppExchange Buyers Guide

November 14, 2017

Salesforce learning solutions - AppExchange guide for LMS buyers and sellers

Last week in San Francisco it was impossible to miss the presence of Salesforce, with more than 170,000 customers, employees, developers and business partners swarming the streets during the annual Dreamforce conference. And if that wasn’t [...learn more...]

The New Corporate Learning Ecosystem: Coexistence at Work

October 4, 2017

What's new about today's corporate learning ecosystem? Independent analyst John Leh investigates new cloud learning technology that augments existing talent LMS platforms

Long ago, I decided to hang a poster on my college room wall, featuring a quote from an unknown source: “If you can’t beat them, join them — then beat them.” Who knew that years later, this quote would become a battle cry for [...learn more...]

The Augmented LMS: New Life for Talent Management Learning?

September 26, 2017

Talent Management and the Augmented LMS: The next wave of learning technology innovation?

When we started Talented Learning nearly four years ago, our mission was to help clients find and use learning management systems that effectively support extended enterprise education. At that time, interest in training customers, channel [...learn more...]

Associations: Should You Move to a New LMS for Continuing Education?

September 20, 2017

Should your association move to a new LMS designed for continuing education? Analyst John Leh explains how to stay ahead of the curve

Love it or hate it, you have to admit that life in the learning technology “lane” is never dull or slow. Just when you think your organization is catching up with the ever-changing status quo, you take a breath, look around and — [...learn more...]

LMS Market Trends: Issues and Opportunities

July 20, 2017

What LMS market trends matter most? Learning tech analyst John Leh looks at key issues and opportunities

If you’ve ever crossed professional paths with me, you know I’m willing to talk learning tech shop with anyone — vendors, buyers and practitioners — anytime, anywhere in the world. Every day I meet new experts and exchange [...learn more...]

What’s Hot In Learning Technology? Summer Webinar Series

May 17, 2017

What's hot in learning technology? Attend the Talented Learning Summer Webinar Series - featuring learning technology innovators and host John Leh, lead analyst at Talented Learning

The Weather Is Heating Up — So Is Learning Technology Thought Leadership! (EDITOR’S UPDATE: Live webinars have ended, but links to replays of all sessions are included below, so you can attend at your convenience.) As spring shifts [...learn more...]

Continuing Education: Will You Sell More CEUs With an LMS?

April 26, 2017

Can continuing education providers sell more CEUs with an LMS (learning management system)? Independent learning technology analyst John Leh looks closer at this important issue for training providers

Continuing education is big business. And thanks to a surge in learning technology innovation and greater demand for a workforce with proven professional skills, the business of selling continuing education units (CEUs) is growing bigger each day. [...learn more...]

LMS Integration: The Learning Ecosystem

May 12, 2016

What are the most popular LMS Integration trends? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh reveals research results

These days it makes more sense to think of a learning platform as part of a digital business ecosystem, rather than a standalone “island” destination. LMSs are integrated into many different types of applications to share data and [...learn more...]

6 Customer Onboarding Mistakes to Avoid

January 18, 2015

What Customer Onboarding mistakes should you avoid, to ensure a successful customer experience? Check this advice from guest author Jason Silberman

By guest author Jason Silberman Onboarding new customers to your software can seem like a daunting task, especially in the era of ever-growing customer expectations. If onboarding is slow, unattended customers will wander off to competition, and [...learn more...]