Podcast 46: Compliance Training in the Covid Era – With Chris Carr
What can we learn from the evolution of senior care compliance training in recent years? Find out on this episode of The Talented Learning Show... [...learn more...]
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Customer Education Systems: Top Integrations and Innovations
Customer education systems are, without a doubt, the fastest-growing segment of today’s learning systems market. This is happening for multiple reasons, which I’ve discussed several times in the past. But today, let’s focus on a [...learn more...]
Supply Chain Training: Mapping Your Ecosystem
Supply chain training isn’t for the faint of heart. These partner networks are some of the most advanced ecosystems in the extended enterprise learning world, especially in the manufacturing space. It makes sense, because the audiences and [...learn more...]
LMS Planning: Is Your Learning Ecosystem Future-Proof?
Time flies when you’re moving through change. At least that’s what it feels like in my world as a learning systems analyst and consultant. In only 12 months, I’ve seen dozens of organizations “hit the wall” with their [...learn more...]
Which Continuing Education LMS Would You Choose?
We’re now entering our eighth year of helping extended enterprise buyers choose the best LMS for their unique needs. But with more than 1000 learning systems to consider, the process remains tricky. To show you what I mean, I’ll describe a [...learn more...]
What Costly LMS Selection Mistake Should You Avoid?
Steer Clear of This Common LMS Selection Mistake Are you looking for a new learning system to support an expanded training agenda? Many organizations are – especially in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, only one month after countries [...learn more...]
3 Levels of Extended Enterprise LMS eCommerce
One of the most important differences between an employee LMS and an extended enterprise LMS are the ecommerce capabilities. There is rarely a need to sell content to your employees, so many employee LMSs have the barest minimum of ecommerce [...learn more...]
Learning Analytics: Big Demand, But Bigger Challenges?
When I stepped into the extended enterprise learning world 25 years ago, the concept of data-based decision-making was vastly different. The analytics process was usually ad-hoc and reactive. And all too often, data was inaccurate, incomplete or [...learn more...]
AI-as-a-Service: The Next Big Thing in Business Tech?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights. Today we feature advice from Daniel Newman, Principal Analyst at Futurum Research and CEO [...learn more...]
Is Open Source Ready for Extended Enterprise Learning?
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...]
Need to Calculate LMS ROI? Here’s How Business Leaders Do The Math
EDITOR’S NOTE: Because extended enterprise learning involves multiple disciplines, we sometimes ask other experts to share their insights. Today we feature advice from Ajay Pangarkar, CTDP, FCPA, FCMA and President of CentralKnowledge. Ajay [...learn more...]
How Can Associations Improve Member Education? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst
We’ve all heard about today’s rapidly changing workforce dynamics and the critical shortage of qualified labor. Almost daily, new statistics highlight the need for effective skills training and professional development. In this [...learn more...]
Extended Enterprise LMS Buyers Companion – 2019 Edition
If you’re familiar with Talented Learning, you know we’re fiercely independent consultants focused on one goal – to help you choose the best extended enterprise LMS for your needs. The “Extended Enterprise” Worldview What [...learn more...]
Got LMS Implementation Questions? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst
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...]
Podcast 25: Extended Channel Training – With Doug Gastich of BlueVolt
How exactly do channel training networks drive sales performance? And how can you engage partner employees in product education? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]
What to Expect in a Channel Partner LMS
If you’re responsible for your company’s sales partner performance, I bet you agree that channel education involves a very special set of technology considerations. If not, just ask anyone who’s tried to serve partner audiences [...learn more...]
How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst
When modern archaeologists excavated the ancient city of Pompeii from the ashes of Mt. Vesuvius, they found a shop sign that said, “Caveat emptor” (or as we say in English, “Buyer beware”). Although 2000 years have passed [...learn more...]
Is Your RFP Response On Point? Tips for Learning Systems Vendors
You’ve been scanning inbound email messages for important updates when suddenly a new subject line catches your eye: “Request for Proposal: LMS for ABC Corporation.” A qualified business opportunity is knocking at your door! You [...learn more...]
How Do You Find an LMS That Nails Extended Enterprise Learning?
No doubt about it. If employees are the only learning audience you serve, it’s easy to find an LMS that will meet your needs. For decades, corporate training programs have focused on employee compliance training and skills development. So [...learn more...]
Should You Use an Employee LMS for Extended Enterprise Learning?
Early in 2014, I set out to answer a question I constantly hear as a learning systems selection consultant: “Should we use our employee LMS to educate external audiences?” Back then, I didn’t definitively say “yes” or [...learn more...]