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Surprises so Far in 2023

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However, there are authoring tool vendors, who still think PowerPoint can be an authoring solution. And that is assuming you say nothing, while the demo is being shown. Which results in Speed Racer the demo version, and areas that are missed or lightly covered. Shame on them. No peeps for you. Now, you have 45 or 40 minutes.

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E-Learning Musings

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I’m referring to trials and demos for a learning management system/talent mgt. You would think that after years and years of having trials and demos, the process to get a trial and see a demo would be as simple as me typing these words. There is a continuance of bad demos, which again – why?

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An Analyst’s Perspective

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A high-level PowerPoint deck. If the briefing is on the system itself, then a demo is a necessity, and because a demo can take time, having a slide deck that goes on for 20 minutes is not something an analyst wants to spend a lot of time on, especially if there is information that isn’t necessary for that call.

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Learning Tools – Do these really belong?

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That is a stretch, just as folks note PowerPoint here. PowerPoint is a presentation software. Consensus – Create video demos, video recordings etc. Again, just because you use them to write up Work Instructions or a list of items to learn, they should not qualify as a learning tool.

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Final Post Analysis of #HRTechConf 2015

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I asked him for a demo, he said it was doable and with that he walks away and goes and talks to three folks near the booth. Anyway, I’ll pass on the demo. I prefer having demos for some products, off-site – as in, scheduling a full demo, online via a webinar. Jeez, thank you for the sincerity and politeness.

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2014 Authoring Tools – State of Affairs

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Use of PowerPoint in ILT and now those folks are moving over to WBT. I get it you are new and are use to using PowerPoint, but PowerPoint is not an authoring tool, it is a “Presentation” tool – big difference. I will be seeing a demo of it later this week (with a review soon afterwards).

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The Latest – Learning System RFI Template

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Tab five – Craig’s Resources As mentioned in the resources area: “If you plan to send this template to the vendor as the RFP, I strongly recommend removing the items around the salesperson question, demo, and pricing. This is the inside info for you. ” Tab Six – The Functionality The first behemoth area.