Talented Learning

APRIL 10, 2018

Way back in 1953, when the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) first reported industry financial benchmarks, membership dues represented a whopping 96% of the typical organization’s revenues. In fact, by 2016, subscription income averaged only 45% for trade associations and 30% for professional associations.

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Talented Learning

APRIL 9, 2019

For more than five years, I’ve been talking and writing nonstop about the business value of extended enterprise learning. In fact, today I’m doubling down on my advice about investing in extended enterprise learning solutions. What Makes Extended Enterprise Learning Such a Smart Move?

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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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Limestone Learning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend a strategic hour attending a webinar, right? The October crop of free webinars is always fun, and even if you’re a vampire, you don’t need a formal invitation. If it feels like your time is being drained away by some evil vampire (or maybe YouTube), you’re in fine company.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 21, 2018

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 indeperndent information for LMS buyers and sellers – but that’s only part of our story. Learning Software Selection: A Matchmaker’s View.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 29, 2018

As an independent learning systems consultant , I’m often asked to share my opinion about what’s happening in the LMS market. Last month, I published a mid-year learning technology trends update. Keep in mind that I view the LMS landscape through an extended enterprise lens.

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Limestone Learning

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Fall is a great time to put on some socks and do indoor things — like enjoying a free webinar! PT: Extended Enterprise: Bring Training to Multiple Audiences Learning can have a huge impact within an organization, but for many companies, learning is driving impact far outside the employee population.

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Limestone Learning

JUNE 28, 2021

Summer has definitively started, and that means this month’s list of free webinars is a little shorter than usual. PT: What Philosophy Can Teach Us About Learning This webinar is presented by the Community for Training, Learning, and Development Professionals (TLDC) and hosted by Anja Hartleb-Parson.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 13, 2017

Hundreds of new platforms were flooding the market and as a former long-term LMS sales executive , I knew this landscape was changing fundamentally. Our goal was to help learning technology buyers and sellers understand what this dynamic landscape means for their purchasing decisions and the future of organizational learning, itself.

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Limestone Learning

JUNE 1, 2023

But don’t spend all those long days working — why not spend some time learning? Grab an icy beverage, sign up for a free webinar and take an hour away from your day-to-day to catch up on the latest L&D trends. Check out the lineup of webinars for June — and if you attend one, drop us a line to share what you learned!

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WBT Systems

MARCH 15, 2017

How can associations help turn the tide? The most effective solutions may emerge from lifelong learning initiatives based on micro-credentials. But first, association leaders and learning professionals must know how to translate the promise of digital badges into practical strategies that engage members in relevant and meaningful ways.

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Limestone Learning

AUGUST 27, 2021

If you’re not too busy stowing the camping gear in the garage or looking for deals on school supplies — and if you’d just like to sit down and listen to someone else offer tips and tricks for work success — why not take a time-out with a free webinar or two? Integrate your DEI program into current and ongoing learning programs.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

Recently, eLearning Industry invited WBT Systems to contribute to the publication of a free eBook which addresses one of the biggest concerns faced by organizations – the complexity and difficulty of Learning Management System implementation. Do you need an LMS with responsive mobile design? What types?

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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. Today, let’s move to the next step – LMS implementation. Choosing an LMS isn’t the end. 1) How difficult is LMS implementation, really ?

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Limestone Learning

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you feel sunny and ready to learn something new, why not sign up for one of the free webinars being offered this month? Pooja Jaisingh, Lead Elearning Evangelist at Adobe Digital Learning Solutions, to take your elearning journey to new dimensions. Add a quiz and publish your courses to an LMS.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 18, 2018

So I’m not surprised when Talented Learning fans ask me when we’ll announce our annual LMS Awards. Why is this a good time to rethink the way we recognize learning systems excellence? Well, if you’ve followed the market in recent years, you know the LMS landscape has changed dramatically.

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Talented Learning

MAY 3, 2017

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 irrelevant or are back office systems, I see tremendous value and potential everywhere I look.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 14, 2017

As 2017 draws to a close, the learning community is buzzing with chatter. It’s time again for the annual Talented Learning LMS Awards! The Talented Learning Awards are not a money-making affair for us. The Talented Learning LMS Awards are not chosen by marketers, or designed for marketers.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 30, 2016

Welcome to the Era of LMS Specialists. Not long ago, everyone who developed learning management systems wanted to be all things to all buyers of every size, location, industry, and training challenge. LMS Specialists: Why Now? For learning organizations, the trade-offs are clear. Not anymore.

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Limestone Learning

MARCH 29, 2021

If you can catch a breath this month, give yourself an hour to attend a free webinar. It may give you some new ideas, and even some time management tips. For the managers and training departments that need to implement it, video-based training offers new opportunities for increased remote employee performance and job satisfaction.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 26, 2018

So as you prepare for what’s ahead, join me as I reflect on topics that mattered most to the extended enterprise learning community in 2018. If I could choose a keyword to describe this year’s learning systems landscape, it would be “dynamic.” RSVP FOR THIS JANUARY WEBINAR NOW!

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WBT Systems

APRIL 25, 2017

Associations around the world face a common challenge — how to remain relevant and expand their footprint in their particular domain. Before the rise of social media and cloud computing, associations competed to attract new members — but only in a subtle “non-profit” sort of way. This is where associations and digital badges come in.

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Limestone Learning

APRIL 29, 2020

But with the COVID-19 pandemic running its course, this is a year like no other — a year in which we’ve rapidly adapted to working from home, meeting virtually, and finding new ways to be productive and manage our deliverables. This month’s crop of free webinars offers tons of hints and suggestions for our new modes of work.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 8, 2019

When you look at the list below you might wonder why we’re not calling this our 2019 Book of Learning Systems Trends. Well, a lot is happening in extended enterprise learning and we want to touch on all the high points. REPLAY THE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR NOW! 20 Three Categories Define the Learning Systems Domain.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Last summer, I started a new series that highlights the best advice I’ve heard from guests on our podcast, The Talented Learning Show and our long-running, live monthly webinar series. The need for accountability has always been the lifeblood of extended enterprise education.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 12, 2018

A few months ago, we asked nearly 100 learning professionals to finish the question: “Attracting new or returning external learners to buy or consume content is…” 42% told us that above all, attraction marketing for extended enterprise learning is difficult. 1) Map Content to the Learning Journey.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 26, 2018

Recent research by the Technology Services Industry Association (TSIA) reveals the impact of training on several key dimensions of customer adoption: 68% of trained customers use products more often. WATCH THE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR NOW! They actually evolved from employee-focused learning systems that were introduced nearly 30 years ago.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 27, 2019

So before we move on, I invite you to join me in revisiting this year’s most popular topics in extended enterprise learning. What Topics Were Most Popular in Extended Enterprise Learning? But I’m more interested in top takeaways from business-minded learning professionals. RSVP FOR OUR JANUARY WEBINAR!

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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. But since the LMS market is on fire, you’ve probably been too busy to notice. The LMS Sales Process: What Counts? Selling learning systems is never easy.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

It is not easy choosing the best LMS for 2016. That’s because the learning management systems market has never been stronger or more diverse. LMS specialists of every size, shape and focus continue to enter the space with impressive new capabilities. Finding the Best LMS in a Complex World.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Welcome to our 4th annual LMS and learning systems “Trends” post! As fiercely independent learning technology analysts, we think a trend isn’t just a fleeting idea that comes and goes like fashion, or a social media hashtag. 15 Business Turns Up the Volume On Extended Enterprise Learning.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

However, in recent years, many of these organizations have also integrated Salesforce with their learning management system (LMS) of record. And now, learning organizations are discovering yet another significant business benefit from CRM-LMS integration – the ability to drive customer education.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

I bump into LinkedIn posts from learning professionals who are overwhelmed by LMS challenges. 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. New LMS Realities. Roll the dice?

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

. In the last two weeks as an LMS selection consultant, I have been on the receiving end of 24 hours of live LMS demos from eight different vendors. The vendors were competing for two unique, extended enterprise LMS opportunities. LMS Buyer Background. LMS Demo Do’s.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 30, 2017

What is LMS gamification ? It’s not about playing games in a learning management system. In other words, it’s about tools and techniques that work together in a LMS to create a more engaging and effective learning experience. “Winning” LMS Gamification Functionality.

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Learning Visions

FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Today as part of the Kineo Insights webinar series – a conversation on open source. The following are my notes from Part 1 of the webinar: The Truth About Open Source: A conversation with Michael Korcuska, Executive Director of Sakai. And other burning questions about source… Poll #1: How many of you currently use open source LMS?

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 25, 2020

Nearly 3 years ago, I launched The Talented Learning Show podcast with one mission – to shine a practical light on the tools and techniques that move extended enterprise learning forward. Naturally, as an industry analyst and consultant, I have my own ideas. But this podcast isn’t about me.

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