Talented Learning

JUNE 19, 2019

” A qualified business opportunity is knocking at your door! But preparing RFP responses can be brutal – especially if you blow it with unforced errors. What’s Wrong With This RFP Response? Let’s briefly return to your business opportunity. So why are you losing at the RFP stage?

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Academy of Mine

MAY 16, 2019

One buying tool we recommend when shopping around for a new eLearning platform is the Request for Proposal (RFP), which can be utilized to streamline and simplify the purchase process. By using an RFP you can: Organize and prioritize your business needs and desired solutions. Leverage your current platform.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 1, 2020

I note this, because this post covers my new Learning Systems RFP Template , which includes the latest NexGen Tier 4 feature sets. Why one RFP instead of specific ones for LXP and LMS? ” If they want your business they will. This is far better than them receiving a 20 page RFP or 100 page RFP. You choose.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 31, 2022

I bring up the past, simply because we are ingrained at an early age on the term paper or some refer to it as a report with pages that have to be written. The IT folks involved in the RFP is another monster. It is why vendors get inundated with them, from folks who have never looked at the learning system, initially.

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RFP Informal vendor Metrics 85

eLearning 24-7

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Sadly, one day I called, they were out of business, sold to the nefarious NetG – who likely placed them in a huge warehouse next to the remains of a famous pharaoh. Enterprise and The RFP The RFP is the second step. How much time do you want to spend on that RFP? ” – That should be part of your RFP. Ask

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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

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. Clients expect me to help them avoid RFP missteps. What is an LMS RFP?

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CommLab India

JUNE 11, 2017

Before you begin formulating the e-learning vendor selection criteria for your organization, work on the all-important step of writing a request for proposal (RFP). An RFP helps you list your requirements clearly so that you elicit responses from the right e-learning solution providers who match your needs, expectations, and budget.

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e-learning vendor RFP vendor Examples 61

eLearning 24-7

JULY 12, 2023

Let’s face it – RFI/RFP documents sent over to learning system vendors are massive tomes that confuse, challenge and even baffle some vendors. Then you have RFP/RFIs that lack substance. The fact of the matter is nobody loves creating RFP/RFIs. They can be 25 pages. 50 pages, even 100 pages or more.

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Templates Learning System System RFP 59

Degreed

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Executed well, it can prevent do-overs and keep your organization from getting stuck with a tool that doesn’t do what it ultimately needs to do—help your people grow to support your organization’s key business objectives. Does this mean your business is ready to buy? These are your “business-critical requirements.

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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. Kirkpatrick’s evaluation model has long been the holy grail of training effectiveness measurement to businesses. However, Levels 3 & 4 are not so easy to implement. Why is this happening?

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Stratbeans

AUGUST 21, 2017

LMS (Learning Management System) refers to an application software that allows you to plan, implement and track, course material uploaded on the LMS. So here is a list of seven stages that will help you in determining the right choice for your business. In this phase, you need to find out your business requirements.

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

When someone says traditional, they often are referring to Cornerstone, SumTotal, Saba, SuccessFactors and alike. Or they refer to the fact that people are using their LMS for compliance and required, forgetting that it is not due to the system, rather the person who bought the system. Mini-RFP within FindAnLMS, changes that.

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Think Orion

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The website plan will serve as an anchor you can refer to for later marketing campaigns and business purposes. Effective planning and implementation is required to ensure everything goes smoothly. Planning a higher education website is all about using good information architecture. Here’s how it goes.

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Talented Learning

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

But keep in mind that it’s easy to outgrow these systems as your business requirements become more sophisticated. That’s why highly configurable systems are more appealing when organizations are trading up to a second or third LMS, or are operating in a dynamic business environment. You’re not alone.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 92

learnWorlds

MAY 29, 2023

Our Request for Proposal (RFP) checklist narrows down all the key questions you must ask LMS vendors, so you can identify the one that meets your requirements without ending up wasting money on a platform that has too many features you don’t even need or too few that will jeopardize the effectiveness of your program.

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RFP LMS Compliance Training vendor 52

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! Either way, its good business for LMSs that support the management of classroom training just like our LMS does.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Classroom Compliance Training 227

Learning Pool

MARCH 16, 2022

If you only have the budget for one system and are referring to, or gaining inspiration from, the Fosway 9-Grid for Learning Systems , you will need a learning suite , not a specialist. Most systems will tick many of the boxes on an RFP document, however, how they do it will differ depending on their primary focus. Your content.

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Learning System System Specialist vendor 81

Association eLearning

MARCH 28, 2012

Some attendees mentioned that their current LMS vendor was either out of business or ending a product, but others are just simply unhappy with their current platform. The “Dirty Little Secret” About RFPs. Often, organizations choose a vendor by sending out a Request for Proposal (RFP). Vendor Selection. Live Demos.

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Association Learning Management System LMS Association LMS eLearning Guild 145

eLearning 24-7

JULY 19, 2023

AI PDF What is great about any of these, okay, I am referring to TextChat responses, is that you do not have to pose your inquiry as a question. The guide concludes by discussing the importance of having a clear use case and business case when choosing a learning system (Page 14). You can just ask as a statement.

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Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

We invite you to bookmark this page as a handy virtual reference. Inside the “Extended Enterprise LMS Buyers Companion” This free collection of LMS selection resources includes: PODCASTS – “Hot topic” interviews with business-minded learning practitioners and innovators on The Talented Learning Show.

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Talented Learning

JULY 11, 2016

Along the way, I have seen more than 100 salespeople from multiple vendors compete to win legitimate business opportunities. It’s critical for you understand and articulate your unique specialization, and how it is going to benefit potential customers in their business mission. You need more!

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Training Industry

SEPTEMBER 24, 2015

This is a wonderful way to have suppliers come in and present their capabilities prior to issuing an RFP. An RFP (request for proposal) is the most common document used in the sourcing selection process. An RFP (request for proposal) is the most common document used in the sourcing selection process.

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Talented Learning

JUNE 7, 2016

I’ve spoken with hundreds of vendor references over the past few years and I have found plenty of buyers who say they love their LMS — although I also find many more who are neither thrilled nor dissatisfied. Haters also forget to clearly define their implementation, ongoing support, technical and business requirements.

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Scissortail's Learning Nest

JANUARY 30, 2023

Her presentation included a long list of job titles within L&D, and she discussed the “eLearning Pie,” which groups L&D skills into four categories: learning, creativity, business, and technology. My advice is to closely review the job descriptions for the jobs you are applying to and become familiar with the terms they reference.

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Tips Instructional Design Learning Objects Portfolio 72

Training Industry

APRIL 15, 2015

It requires a focus on process and in many cases, a transformation from conventional models to a new paradigm of running an organization that is strategically aligned to the needs of the business. As in all things important, it’s critical to take care of your internal business before asking an external supplier for help.

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Training Industry

APRIL 15, 2015

It requires a focus on process and in many cases, a transformation from conventional models to a new paradigm of running an organization that is strategically aligned to the needs of the business. As in all things important, it’s critical to take care of your internal business before asking an external supplier for help.

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Outsource Assessment RFP Blended Learning 40

eLearning 24-7

MAY 9, 2022

There are vendors who refer to their system as a learning platform, or anti-LMS or not an LMS, but have the standard features of one. Then there are those who won’t tell you, but simply decline or ignore your RFP. At one time, during Legacy days it referred to any entity that had a minimum of 10,000 end-users.

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Janet Clarey

MAY 26, 2011

Now if you’re a small or medium sized business shopping for an LMS to administer and track training and create and serve up e-learning you can use the following tips for avoiding long sales cycles and complicated comparisons. and “ What business problem am I trying to solve? Check references. Go with a hosted system.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System RFP LMS 62

eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Any system whereas the main focus of business is custom development with less than 15% learning and or training systems? If you like, then RFP it. Not business time. I E-mail tracker capability – You know what I am referring to. Any open-source solution? Not the other way around.  The downer?

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Learning System System Metrics Compliance Training 69

Talented Learning

AUGUST 1, 2016

After receiving the vendor RFP responses and confirming we were only evaluating highly qualified partner options, we invited the four vendors in each opportunity onsite to present their company and solution. In both opportunities there was a range of almost a $1,000,000 from lowest to highest five year bids! LMS Demo Do’s.

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Association LMS Association Learning Management System LMS vendor 75

Avilar

JULY 31, 2018

If you want a more advanced demo with additional parties, would like to experience the system on a free trial basis, or have a specific RFP process, let the vendor know – they will be happy to help. Related Article: 5 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Invest in an LMS. Nobody wants to waste time on unnecessary follow up.

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Talented Learning

JULY 31, 2019

Your sales team recently crafted a strong proposal in response to an LMS RFP , and the buyer has given your company a thumbs up. Introduce a central business issue and illustrate how your solution adds value. This quick reference tool helps me stay focused and reminds me which keystrokes fit each scenario. Congratulations!

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 16, 2023

Yes, it will cost you money, but you are in the business to make money – at least you should be. This refers to where I press that your metrics must tell you the story of your learning/training. What’s good for the goose doesn’t apply to the gander. What should be done then, you ask? But it has to be done.

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Learning System System Metrics Mentoring 73

Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

It is real – backed by evidence from business scenarios. But we do have a ton of data from learning technology buyers and sellers and we have decades of experience in evaluating, recommending, marketing and implementing business learning platforms. 15 Business Turns Up the Volume On Extended Enterprise Learning. Not even close.

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Learning System Trends System Compliance Training 104

Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

What if your organization had a unique business use case? What’s more, most of these solutions are designed and developed for specific business uses and learner audiences. 5) Solicit Demos, Proposals and Customer References. When and how to use an RFP (or not). Are You Stuck With Your LMS?

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Trust Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS 63

Talented Learning

APRIL 18, 2017

” Meanwhile, from a seller’s perspective, an LMS sandbox is either encouraged, discouraged or endured — depending on a seller’s business model, technology approach and appetite for service. 6) Request for Proposal (RFP). 9) Reference Gathering. What kind of business impact you should expect.

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Association Learning Management System Association LMS LMS vendor 80