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What Costly LMS Selection Mistake Should You Avoid?

January 19, 2021

What's the most costly and common LMS selection mistake? Extended enterprise learning systems analyst John Leh explains

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...]

Extended Enterprise LMS Buyers Companion – 2019 Edition

October 8, 2019

Free collection of authoritative resources for learning systems decision makers: "The Extended Enterprise LMS Buying Companion"

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...]

Software Demo Tips: What Works? Ask an LMS Selection Consultant

August 21, 2019

What's in a winning LMS demonstration? Software demo tips from independent LMS consultant John Leh

If you subscribe to this blog, or listen to our podcasts, or attend our webinars, you probably think of Talented Learning as a free source of fiercely independent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our [...learn more...]

How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst

July 16, 2019

How to choose the right LMS - Read the FAQ with independent learning systems analyst John Leh

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...]

Software Demo Success: How to Present Your LMS In Its Best Light

June 1, 2019

Want your software demo to succeed? Read these tips for learning systems sales teams by and independent LMS selection consultant

If you’re a learning systems vendor, this scenario should sound familiar. Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP, and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. Congratulations! However, a full-scale [...learn more...]

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...]

Podcast 21: Selecting Association Software – With Chad Stewart of SmartThoughts

May 22, 2019

What's the best way to choose association software? Listen to the Talented Learning Show podcast as independent tech analyst John Leh interviews Chad Stewart of SmartThoughts LLC

How is association software changing? And how are software selection specialists helping non-profits make a deeper impact? Listen to The Talented Learning Show! [...learn more...]

LMS Selection Roulette: Who Can You Trust?

August 17, 2017

LMS selection can seem like a gamble. But consultant John Leh says it's wise to trust a proven process

It happens at least once a week. I bump into LinkedIn posts from learning professionals who are overwhelmed by LMS challenges. Often, these posts attract dozens of responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, based on [...learn more...]

Define your LMS Requirements Like a Pro

December 14, 2014

LMS requirements are vital to finding the right learning system for your organization's needs. How do you define LMS requirements? Independent learning tech analyst John Leh explains

Contrary to other analysts in the learning technology industry, I come at LMS buying topics from a vendor’s selling standpoint. After selling 100+ learning solutions, I’ve developed a viewpoint that is much different from someone [...learn more...]