Learning Management System

How Do You Find an LMS That Nails Extended Enterprise Learning?

May 29, 2019

How do you find an LMS for extended enterprise learning? Learn from a real-world learning platform selection case with independent analyst John Leh

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...]

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...]

Think xAPI is Next-Generation SCORM? Think Again

March 26, 2019

Is xAPI actually next-generation SCORM? Learn why they're not the same - and why that's a good thing - with xAPI expert Anthony Altieri on the Talented Learning blog

EDITOR’S NOTE: Occasionally, we invite learning community experts to share their advice with our readers. Today we feature a post by Anthony Altieri Founder of Omnes Solutions. Anthony is an independent xAPI evangelist and Instructional [...learn more...]

Distance Learning and the LMS: Advice From a Higher Education Expert

October 17, 2018

Distance Learning LMS - Online Learning in Higher Education Columbia University

EDITOR’S NOTE: As the non-traditional student segment of the higher education market continues to grow, demand for greater program flexibility is following suit. Many colleges and universities have launched distance learning programs, but [...learn more...]

Does Your Business Really Need an LMS? Straight Talk with “The eLearning Coach”

October 9, 2018

Does your business REALLY need an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh talks with "The Elearning Coach" Connie Malamed

Earlier this year, I was fortunate to be interviewed by one of the learning community’s most talented instructional designers and thought leaders, Connie Malamed (aka “The eLearning Coach“). The resulting podcast is titled [...learn more...]

Podcast 14: Managing Nonprofit Member Education at The Land Trust Alliance

August 7, 2018

PODCAST: What's essential for effective nonprofit member education? Listen to the Talented Learning Show with extended enterprise learning tech analyst John Leh

How do you engage and educate a diverse community of members and volunteers who are deeply committed to your cause, but only loosely connected with your organization? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

Podcast 11: Top Association Technology Trends – With Tamer Ali of Community Brands

June 19, 2018

Podcast - Association Technology Trends - Listen to the Talented Learning Show with independent analyst John Leh and guest Tamer Ali, SVP of Community Brands

How is innovation shaping the future of member-based organizations? And which association technology trends are making the most impact? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

Continuous Learning: The Social Give and Take of Podcasting

May 1, 2018

When you hear the term “unintended consequences” do you assume the worst? Many of us are natural skeptics, especially those who’ve studied economics. But positive outcomes are just as probable. That’s been my experience [...learn more...]

Podcast 5: Learning Systems the Dairy Queen Way – With Chris Shanks

March 16, 2018

PODCAST - What can a modern learning system do for a global franchise like Dairy Queen? Join LMS tech analyst John Leh on the Talented Learning Show!

Franchise learning is not an event, it's a process. But for large, global organizations like Dairy Queen, that process is highly complex. How does a modern learning system help make it work? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

How Does Learning Affect Franchise Success? Measuring What Matters

March 13, 2018

How do you measure the effect of learning on franchise success? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh looks closer

The world of franchising is vast and diverse, yet it’s widely agreed that training plays a central role in every franchise success story. Here’s why: When training is weak, inconsistent customer experience follows. This ultimately [...learn more...]

Franchise Training Realities: Learning to Slice the Bloomin’ Onion

March 5, 2018

In franchise training, what's the role of learning management systems? Lessons from bloomin brands

If you’ve ever dined at an Outback Steakhouse, you’ve probably tasted its popular appetizer, the Bloomin’ Onion. But did you know that Outback is a franchise? It’s part of the Bloomin’ Brands restaurant family, [...learn more...]

Continuing Education Providers: What’s Your Recipe for LMS Success?

November 29, 2017

Continuing education providers: What's the recipe for LMS success? Learning tech analyst John Leh explains

If you’re a continuing education provider, I bet you know just how sweet the market is. By some estimates, continuing education (CE) represents a whopping $47 billion of formal training spending in the U.S. alone. Of course, it also attracts a [...learn more...]

Digital Video: 10 Ways to Experience Modern Learning Live and On-Demand

November 8, 2017

Digital video is rapidly redefining online learning. Analyst John Leh explains where it is making the biggest inroads

Until recently, digital video was underutilized by technology-enabled learning solutions. Even though people often prefer video over text-based content, high-quality instructional video has historically been too time-consuming and expensive 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...]

Custom Learning Experiences: Next Commercial Training Trend?

July 24, 2017

Are custom learning experiences the new trend for commercial training companies? Analyst John Leh takes a closer look

I may, in fact, be obsessed with learning technology. I spend my days anticipating, tracking, understanding and interpreting learning technology trends so I can help organizations make better buying decisions. Life in the “trend [...learn more...]

LMS Review: Docebo 7

July 13, 2017

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory The Docebo LMS has come a long way since we first reviewed it in 2014. Here was my assessment at that time: Docebo is an excellent option for your first or second internal or extended enterprise LMS. It can [...learn more...]

Extended Enterprise Learning: Can You Get There From Here?

June 28, 2017

How do you extended enterprise learning program? 5 challenges HR-minded learning organizations face

Are you an HR or L&D professional trying to figure out how to expand your training programs to customers, channel partners or others outside of your organization’s walls? Are you asking yourself, “Where should I start? What [...learn more...]

LMS Review: SAP Litmos

June 20, 2017

LMS Review - Litmos - Learning tech analyst John Leh looks at pros and cons of Litmos LMS

See More Vendors in our LMS Directory The SAP Litmos LMS is a modern, pure cloud-based LMS designed for small and medium organizations with straightforward learning management technology needs. Its mobile responsive design is built to support [...learn more...]

Extended Enterprise Learning Takes Center Stage

June 13, 2017

Extended enterprise learning is gaining momentum among employee-focused corporate learning professionals. Why and how is this affecting learning technology? Independent analyst John Leh explains

When we founded Talented Learning four years ago, we set out on a mission to map the world of learning management technology. Hundreds of new platforms were flooding the market and as a former long-term LMS sales executive, I knew the landscape [...learn more...]

Online Courses are Golden: Can an LMS Help Your Business Cash In?

March 10, 2017

How can you profit by selling online courses with an LMS? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh shares his advice

Do you sell learning content online? If you don’t, chances are you will soon. And if you already offer online courses, you’re probably looking for ways to expand this line of business. Why Are Online Courses So Attractive? [...learn more...]

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