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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Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

So you’re looking to purchase a new learning technology. If that bid process isn’t handled thoughtfully, it could throw a big wrench into your timeline or even bring your entire project to a screeching halt. Having it stand between you and your dream learning solution can be aggravating or even downright demoralizing.

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Talented Learning

MAY 29, 2018

LMS vendors, I owe you a post. It’s hard to believe nearly two years have passed since I last shared tips for selling learning systems. 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.

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Talented Learning

JULY 16, 2019

As an independent learning tech consultant, I hear questions like that all the time. If you need advice about learning technology (especially for extended enterprise needs), submit your question here. 1) When does it make sense to hire a software selection consultant? In fact, nearly 1000 vendors are on our radar!

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As learning systems consultants , we’ve seen our share of organizations abandon LMS platforms that once seemed like ideal solutions. You’ve likely endured heated internal discussions, unwelcomed vendor surprises during demos and unforeseen contractual confusion. Sadly, this happens all too often with software.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Talk with consultants who’ve helped other organizations retool their learning programs. 9) Let’s talk about technology. Will we be able to find a high-quality learning system? Associations of every size want to make the most of their investment in learning technology. We have a tight tech budget.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

Often, these posts have 287 or more responses from LMS vendors, each claiming they offer the best solution, given the overwhelming evidence provided in the original 2-sentence help request. Many LMS owners are frustrated with the limitations of their current learning infrastructure. LMS vendors have vastly different licensing models.

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