Association eLearning

JULY 27, 2016

They wouldn’t twist yes or no questions on an RFP to try to find a way to interpret that question so they can say yes, right? Don’t get me wrong, you should definitely ask for what your organization needs. Understand that an RFP, for this example, is used to select a system, a piece of technology. Ready for an eLearning Partner?

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Talented Learning

MAY 14, 2020

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. Many associations are discovering they are now behind their for-profit competitors. The Realities of 2020.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 26, 2018

Ask around for request for proposal (RFP) samples and send one of them to a dozen LMS vendors? You know the answer already if you read last week’s post : an LMS RFP is not the first step of the selection process, it’s the result of the first step. Narrow down the field before sending out an RFP. What’s in an LMS RFP?

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

In this environment, you’d think associations would be bursting at the seams with participants in member education programs. Not surprisingly, a 2018 survey of more than 1000 association members confirmed that career development is now the primary reason why most people join associations.

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Abila

OCTOBER 25, 2018

According to Community Brands 2018 Member Education and Career Development Report , 85 percent of members want organizations to provide continuing education opportunities. Associations may struggle to find the technology that’s right for them, in part because they’re unsure about what they need in an LMS. Select and negotiate .

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Is the LMS RFP a Necessary Evil? A Request for Proposal (RFP) is one of the most widely used yet controversial tools for learning management systems buyers. The LMS RFP has developed a bad reputation because it is easily misunderstood. In college, I even took a course on how to respond to learning technology RFPs.

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 25, 2007

Continuing on from my earlier posts: LMS Selection Presentation Reformulated LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process From several comments and from looking at my list of issues, I realize that writing a good LMS RFP is challenging and it's easy to make lots of mistakes. The list in this LMS RFP went on and on at this level.

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WBT Systems

JANUARY 3, 2017

Back at the office, this process is paralleled as the new year kick-starts strategic planning sessions to set goals for association management, covering everything from membership growth and retention to updating education and certification programs. New Year, New Goals, New Technology.

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Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions. John has been in the industry for 20 years, serving as a trusted adviser to more than 100 learning organizations, and has found his way into selling learning management systems.

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Association eLearning

AUGUST 16, 2013

I got to meet and make so many association friends as well as gain a lot of valuable information. I recall overhearing one association professional talk about how ASAE Annual is like going to church or temple – you already know what you need to be doing but conference is a nice reminder. Importance of “FREE.” Not just the products !”.

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Training Orchestra

JANUARY 31, 2024

68% of enterprise organizations say that upskilling employees at the speed of business is a major challenge for them right now. Training providers and organizations must be prepared to offer the increased training required by this wider audience, which relies heavily on successful training delivery.

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Association eLearning

JULY 16, 2014

If you’re in the beginning stages of selecting a learning management system (LMS) for your association, you might be feeling overwhelmed by all the choices and information from various vendors. To help you make the most of your time, and land at the best solution for your association, here are the “Do’s and Don’ts” for LMS demos: Do.

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Association eLearning

MARCH 28, 2012

Here are the top five reasons people are unhappy with their LMS, as cited by various resource sites, including Bersin & Associates survey (2009), The Elearning Guild – Evolution of the LMS (2009) and Wainhouse Research (2012): Why are people so unhappy with their LMS? The “Dirty Little Secret” About RFPs. Not user-friendly.

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Web Courseworks

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

CourseStage LMS is targeted to the association marketplace and corporations who train or educate adults that are not their employees.). Attendees will leave the session with a clear understanding of how to lead their organization in choosing the right learning technology. Already sold? If not, here is a sneak preview.

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Web Courseworks

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

CourseStage LMS is targeted to the association marketplace and corporations who train or educate adults that are not their employees.). Attendees will leave the session with a clear understanding of how to lead their organization in choosing the right learning technology. Already sold? If not, here is a sneak preview.

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WBT Systems

JUNE 19, 2018

Before you even think about creating a request for proposal (RFP), you must spend time on the LMS requirements gathering and analysis process. If you don’t get it right, you won’t create a useful RFP or select the best LMS for your association. You’re going to need at least a budget range for the RFP.

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Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions. John has been in the industry for 20 years, serving as a trusted adviser to more than 100 learning organizations, and has found his way into selling learning management systems.

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Absorb LMS

APRIL 4, 2016

As CEO of Brandon Hall Research, I oversaw our research calendar, organized conferences, and delivered countless presentations. In my current role with Absorb, I help organizations reduce the effort associated with managing learning by demystifying LMS technology. So what features should you look for in your LMS?

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Upside Learning

MAY 2, 2013

" As a learning solutions vendor, I’ve been asked this question countless times and have also encountered it in many an RFP. Rather, he advises organizations to align training with business goals and evaluate all elements that go into achieving those goals with a focus on improving the impact.

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eLearningMind

MAY 10, 2022

Organizations often delegate key services, such as office maintenance, talent sourcing, and public relations, to qualified outside contractors. How organizations outsource their training needs depends on the sourcing strategy they pursue. How organizations outsource their training needs depends on the sourcing strategy they pursue.

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Learning Pool

MARCH 16, 2022

Every organization is unique and so is every platform, which means that what works for one company is not necessarily ideal for another. Understanding the full range of internal and external costs associated with purchasing a learning system is key to ensuring there aren’t any hidden surprises in the procurement process. Your budget.

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Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

In fact, we just completed two concurrent full-scale LMS selection projects — one for a corporate extended enterprise client and another for an international professional association. Then we recommend 4 highly qualified, matching vendors to evaluate in a formal RFP process. The LMS Sales Process: What Counts?

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Similarly, it’s usually at this time of year that associations and other organizations start to review their training requirements and inevitably their delivery of that training. It’s during this time of evaluation that the organization’s learning management system (LMS) can come under scrutiny.

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Upside Learning

JULY 2, 2010

In fact a couple of RFPs from very large organizations were similar in defining what they need from an LMS. There was a low-key section on eLearning mentioning SCORM compliance in the RFP and that was about it! So, for organizations ‘migrating’ to eLearning (via an LMS) – is the LMS still about managing classroom training?

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eLearning Blender

SEPTEMBER 29, 2007

Writing an RFP - What a Conundrum! All the articles say that a crucial part of the LMS selection process is writing a quality RFP, but nobody goes on to tell you how. In my own interest, I am going to attempt to answer the question of how to write a quality RFP. What is an RFP?: Why write an RFP? Why write an RFP?:

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Previously, we explored extended enterprise learning tech trends , and talked about how organizations can choose the best learning system for their needs. These solutions involve many moving pieces, some of which operate outside of your LMS and your organization’s control. Welcome back to our “Ask Me Anything” column!

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Talented Learning

MARCH 4, 2021

In only 12 months, I’ve seen dozens of organizations “hit the wall” with their LMS when the pandemic suddenly forced them to go full-speed-ahead with online learning. During this timeframe, the pace of digital transformation has accelerated across the technology sphere – especially in learning.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2018

How do associations develop profitable learner-centered online education programs? And what business benefits should you expect when educating customers or others outside of your organization? How can organizations get started with gamification ? You may be ready for a specialized association learning system.

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Breakthrough eLearning

JUNE 5, 2007

Two weeks ago, in a moment of weakness, I almost submitted a response to a request for proposals (RFP). However, I remembered an earlier vow that I had made to myself never to put myself and my colleagues through "RFP hell" again, was resolute, and I ignored the invitation. Here's my list of RFP pet peeves (in no particular order).

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Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). Depending on the type of organization (e.g. The ROI calculation compares the benefits with the costs associated to obtain those benefits. A structured process for conducting your research is absolutely necessary.

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Kapp Notes

OCTOBER 21, 2007

In late 2004 and early 2005, I did a series of articles for eLearn Magazine on the vendor selection process covering vendor selection writing the RFP and other elements of the process. Here are links to those articles. Selecting an E-learning Solution, Part 1: Who Should be on Your E-Learning Selection Committee?

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ICS Learning

AUGUST 26, 2013

The purpose of this article is to assist you in understanding what the pieces of the solution are, along with the associated choices that you will have to make. These skills are primarily related to project management, the most important of which is the knowledge and skill necessary to prepare a good request for proposal (RFP).

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eLearning 24-7

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Actually, I do blame: Vendors who still post RFP templates on their site – which by the way tend to be geared towards themselves. Organizations who recommend the value of RFPs and either have a link to an RFP template or how to do a RFP. RFP reality – And no, Jeff Probst is not your host.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

We hope you’ll find this “greatest hits” list useful as you frame next-steps in your organization’s learning strategy. He also looks at key trends revealed by this research and discusses the implications for learning organizations around the world. #2 2 Association Learning Tech Innovation: Reality vs. Hype.

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Janet Clarey

MAY 26, 2011

Original at Bersin & Associates. They will host video courses (overcome the video issue organizations face). Evaluate the system against your use case(s) not just an RFP response or demo. Yes, Intellum can crank out an RFP response if that’s what you require (and you’ll find a wealth of info in that link).

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

The most successful learning organizations focus on demonstrating business impact. Smart organizations are pursuing ways to leverage learning systems by extending their reach across the entire value chain – to suppliers, channel partners and customers. 6 Associations Prioritize Professional Development.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

The second buyer is a non-profit healthcare association providing continuing education to members and non-members. Increase of revenue from the sale of accredited content to healthcare organizations and individuals and global expansion of the association are the key drivers of the new LMS purchase. LMS Demo Do’s.

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