LMS innovation

18 Top Learning Systems Trends to Watch in 2018

January 9, 2018

Learning Systems Trends and Predictions for 2018 - by LMS analyst John Leh of Talented Learning

Welcome to our 4th annual LMS and learning systems “trends” post! What is a trend, anyway? And how much do trends matter? As fiercely independent learning technology analysts, we think a trend isn’t just a fleeting idea that [...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...]

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...]

Learning Audiences Are Not Created Equal: Employees vs. Extended Enterprise

July 5, 2017

Employee learning audiences have different needs than extended enterprise learning audiences. Analyst John Leh explains why it matters when choosing an LMS

Once upon a time, HR and learning organizations focused exclusively on training and development of corporate employees. Those days are long gone. Everything changed with the dawn of modern learning technology and other digital enterprise [...learn more...]

LMS Innovation: Where’s the Value?

May 3, 2017

LMS Innovation: Where is the Business Value? Q and A with learning technology analyst John Leh

If you follow my writing – even casually – you know how excited I am about the direction of LMS innovation and its ability to help organizations create business value. Unlike those who think learning management systems (LMS) are largely [...learn more...]

Best LMS? 2016 Talented Learning LMS Vendor Awards

December 7, 2016

What's the best LMS of 2016? See the LMS Vendor Awards from the independent analysts at Talented Learning

It is not easy choosing the “best LMS” for 2016. In fact, it is impossible to choose just one. That’s because the learning management systems market has never been stronger or more diverse. LMS specialists of every size, shape [...learn more...]

LMS Technology Trends: Why Focus Is The Next Big Thing

October 13, 2016

What are the top LMS technology trends, and what do they mean for learning systems vendors and their customers? Independent analyst John Leh shares his view

I have now formally reviewed more than 125 of more than 700 learning management solutions available in the world. As I get deeper and deeper into the industry, I’m more convinced than ever that “focus” is the key LMS technology trend among [...learn more...]

Channel Learning and Business Success: Can Your LMS Connect the Dots?

September 15, 2016

An LMS designed for channel learning connects the dots between organizations and business partners who sell their products

One of the best things about being a learning technology analyst is that I get to meet so many smart, passionate people who are pushing the boundaries of the LMS and business success as we know it. Everyday I speak with founders and senior [...learn more...]

2015 Talented Learning LMS Vendor Award Recipients

November 18, 2015

What was the best LMS of 2015? See learning management system awards by category - from Talented Learning

Learning management systems didn’t die. They evolved, and today we recognize them. Brief LMS History Corporate LMSs were invented almost 30 years ago to manage and report on the training and compliance of their employees and contractors. They [...learn more...]

Top 10 LMS Predictions for 2015

January 1, 2015

LMS predictions for 2015 - by independent learning technology analysts Joelle Girton and John Leh at Talented Learning

Happy New Year! When Joelle Girton and co-founded Talented Learning in early 2014, we went on a mission to learn and report personally on the global LMS industry like no analysts ever have. One-by-one, we’ve established relationships with 65 [...learn more...]

The Mobile LMS Race: Responsive Design vs. Apps

May 26, 2014

What should learning technology buyers know about Mobile LMS trends - apps versus responsive design? Independent analyst John Leh explains

We’ve all been there — pan left, right, scroll down, left, zoom, right, down, too far, ugggh — reading a full-size webpage on our phones is painful. If users are panning to use the LMS, you can guarantee they will only use it as [...learn more...]