2024 Learning Systems Predictions: Top 15 LMS Trends
Talented Learning
JANUARY 10, 2024
Which learning solutions trends will define the year ahead? Check these top 15 learning systems predictions from industry analyst and consultant, John Leh
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What is a Learning Management System? (2019 Update)
Docebo
AUGUST 16, 2019
A Learning Platform empowers L&D departments to drive business growth through their efforts, and a key pillar of this solution is the Learning Management System (LMS). Our complete guide to a Learning Management System is here to help. Our complete guide to a Learning Management System (LMS).
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Top LMS and Learning Systems Predictions 2023
Talented Learning
JANUARY 12, 2023
What learning solutions trends will shape 2023? Check these top 10 LMS and learning systems predictions from industry analyst and consultant, John Leh.
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18 Top Learning Systems Trends to Watch in 2018
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. It directly affects learning technology buyers and sellers.
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Extended Enterprise Learning Systems: Shifting Into High Gear
Talented Learning
APRIL 9, 2019
I’ve spent my whole career looking at how organizations innovate and push the envelope with extended enterprise learning. 3) How can an LMS improve extended enterprise learning? Many learning systems are designed specifically to support channel partners. 6) What does measurable learning look like?
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What Factors Are Shaping the LMS Market? 2018 Learning Systems FAQ
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. Interest in learning systems remains strong. LMS Market Trends 2018: Top 10 Questions.
Podcast Episode 1: How Learning Systems Advisory Services Add Value – With John Llamas
Talented Learning
JANUARY 15, 2018
On a regular basis, I’ll be interviewing some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the field of extended enterprise learning – vendor executives, consultants, customers and more. Or follow The Talented Learning Show via RSS. Curious about what’s ahead for extended enterprise learning technology?
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Podcast 31: Inside Open Source Learning Systems – With eThink CEO Brian Carlson
Talented Learning
DECEMBER 4, 2019
To find out more about this podcast series or to see the full collection of episodes visit The Talented Learning Show main page. EPISODE 31 – TOPIC SUMMARY AND GUEST: The learning technology world moves so fast, it can be hard for practitioners to stay ahead of the curve. Open source learning systems are widely used.
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10 Ways to Lose at Selling Learning Systems: For LMS Vendors
Talented Learning
MAY 29, 2018
It’s hard to believe nearly two years have passed since I last shared tips for selling learning systems. Learning systems buyers are always more successful when they invest time upfront qualifying vendors for their specific business situation). Selling learning systems is never easy. What do I notice?
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How to design a micro-learning system for your organisation in 6 easy steps
QuoDeck
JULY 19, 2016
Designing a learning system for any organisation is a critical task. Not to forget, coordinating and collaborating with different entities like Learning Consultant, Human Resources, IT and so on. Understanding the objective of the micro-learning system. Establishing the flow of the learning content.
LMS Awards Just Got Better: A New Way to Celebrate Learning Systems Excellence
Talented Learning
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Why is this a good time to rethink the way we recognize learning systems excellence? We want to reflect those changes and provide more value to both learning systems buyers and sellers. Exactly 5 years ago, we opened the doors at Talented Learning. Introducing the 2019 Learning Systems Awards.
How to Turn Your Frontline Staff Into Digital Ambassadors
Lemonade
JULY 29, 2021
Employees must be advocates for your technology, to the level of becoming digital ambassadors. But turning your team into true digital ambassadors requires a holistic learning system that is: Fast: A best in class training system enables staff to learn the basics of any new technology in quick, manageable bites.
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Top Learning Systems Trends – A 2019 Extended Enterprise Market Guide
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. In fact, this guide is like the learning systems landscape, itself – deep, broad and multi-faceted.
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DR. STELLA LEE – CRYSTAL BALLING WITH LEARNNOVATORS
Learnnovators
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
She currently serves as the learning technology columnist for the Training Industry Magazine and is on the executive board for the Learning Development Accelerator. Stella runs a consulting company called Paradox Learning , and is based in Calgary, Canada.
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How to Choose the Right LMS? Ask a Learning Tech Analyst
Talented Learning
JULY 16, 2019
How exactly can you avoid missteps when selecting a learning system ? 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. Got questions? 8) For example…?
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66 Talented Learning Greatest Hits – 2018 Edition
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.” Never a dull moment, for sure. Top 3 Podcasts of 2018.
Training Business Success: Best Advice From Experts
Talented Learning
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
In my travels as an extended enterprise learning technology consultant, I’ve met hundreds and hundreds of people who are trying to sell training content in one form or another. The answer is likely to vary, depending upon your particular goals. But there’s one thing that unites every training provider I know.
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Talented Learning’s Greatest Hits: 2017 Edition
Talented Learning
JANUARY 23, 2018
As fiercely independent learning systems analysts, we’re not rock stars in the traditional sense, but we are rocking out some hits of a certain kind. When we started Talented Learning, there was no independent source of extended enterprise learning technology research, but we knew from experience that the need was real.
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How Caterpillar Identified Gaps in Global Learning Programs [Part 2]
Watershed
APRIL 15, 2020
In the second part of this Caterpillar case study, Alfonso Riley, learning technology consultant at Caterpillar Inc., 3) Technology. And finally, for Technology, we decided to move from a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) approach to a flexible Learning Ecosystem.
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2017 Talented Learning LMS Awards: Best of the Best
Talented Learning
DECEMBER 14, 2017
The Talented Learning LMS Awards are not chosen by marketers, or designed for marketers. They are intended to help buyers navigate the uncertain waters of today’s learning technology marketplace. The only way to be considered for this list is through: Executive briefings with Talented Learning analysts.
You Just Selected a Shiny New LMS. Great! Now What?
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. Even if you haven’t relied on a consultant for LMS selection , it’s critical to put an independent advisor on your side now. What should learning technology buyers do?
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The Augmented LMS: New Life for Talent Management Learning?
Talented Learning
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
When we started Talented Learning nearly four years ago, our mission was to help clients find and use learning management systems that effectively support extended enterprise education. After all, the circumstances surrounding extended enterprise learning are vastly different from employee-related scenarios.
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Connect Thinking
JANUARY 14, 2012
And they make sense to me from a pragmatic and real perspective of technology user adoption, and what happens when implementing technology, such as e-learning and learning management systems (LMS), into organisations. Organisations as a social construct.
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Talented Learning’s Greatest Hits – 2019 Edition
Talented Learning
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Two years ago, we launched our podcast series, “ The Talented Learning Show “ for convenient access to one-on-one conversations with leading learning technology innovators and practitioners. 2 Why Corporations Choose Open Source Learning Systems – with Brian Carlson. Top 3 Podcasts of 2019.
Association LMS Buyers Companion – 2019 Edition
Talented Learning
AUGUST 7, 2019
How Learning Tech Buyers Can Prepare for ASAE. ASAE is also the place to be if you’re interested in new association learning technology. So why not take an independent learning systems advisor along for the ride? 2) How can you build a great online destination for learning? BLOG POSTS.
Need to Calculate LMS ROI? Here’s How Business Leaders Do The Math
Talented Learning
DECEMBER 11, 2019
However, modern learning experiences usually require significant technology purchases. For example, you may need to invest in a learning management system (LMS), applications for certification tracking, ecommerce and collaboration, as well as content authoring tools. What are the expected operational costs?
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Social Learning for Associations: What to Expect in a Modern LMS
Talented Learning
APRIL 17, 2018
It is essential for any association learning management system (LMS). Yet no one can define “social learning” in a nutshell, because there is no universally accepted meaning. As LMS consultants , we’ve helped many different types of associations define their learning technology requirements.
2021 Learning Systems Trends: An Analyst’s View
Talented Learning
JANUARY 7, 2021
time to say hello to 2021 and look forward to what’s ahead on the learning systems front. The massive pandemic disruption created an opportunity for learning technology providers in every sector to gain ground – and many did. Well, as we learned in 2020, there are no guarantees. Goodbye 2020.
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Corporate Classroom Post Pandemic: What is Next for Instructor-Led Training?
Training Orchestra
OCTOBER 20, 2020
So now is the time to harness technology effectively, or at least get it into next year’s budget. But don’t jump to a conclusion about the type of platform you need or assume that a standard Learning Management System (LMS) is the right technology to solve the issues of transforming traditional ILT to vILT.
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Best Customer Education Blogs: 25 Must-Reads for Learning Professionals
Talented Learning
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
That’s why our choice of must-reads draws from a variety of sources – other analysts and consultants, customer education leaders, professional association executives and learning systems vendors, as well as marketing technology providers. By Donna Weber , Customer Onboarding and Engagement Consultant.
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Podcast Episode 7: Modern Certification Programs – With Arleen Thomas
Talented Learning
APRIL 5, 2018
In January, we launched this podcast as a convenient way to hear directly from experts about how you can benefit more fully from modern learning systems. They developed our learning platform, and they keep us ahead on the learning technology front. Our strategic partner in this is ExtensionEngine.
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Learning Experience: Just the Beginning
Degreed
OCTOBER 4, 2018
Brandon Hall is calling it “the beginning of a movement that has been set in permanent motion to transform how organizations look at learning and improving individual and organizational performance.”. If your company is like most, voluntary usage of learning systems might average 4-6% in a given month — anemic by almost any standard.
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40 4 Corporate LMS Flavors: Which Do You Choose?
Talented Learning
JULY 19, 2016
Purchasing decision makers for employee learning technology initiatives are typically in HR or training department roles, while the purchase point for extended enterprise LMSs could be in sales, marketing, product groups, channel management or customer service. It is a fascinating time to be an LMS selection consultant.
Top 10 Learning And Development Influencers on LinkedIn
WhatFix
JUNE 12, 2019
In fact, he is one of the most influential people in the world when it comes to learning systems. com is read in over 170 countries and contains a wealth of information on LXPs or learning experience platforms. He researches quite extensively on the usability of learning technologies and how it is likely to fare in the future.
LMS Trends: 2018 Mid-Year Learning Systems Market Update
Talented Learning
AUGUST 1, 2018
” That’s a lot of moving pieces, but it’s also a fair indicator of today’s complex and fluid learning technology landscape. Although the list isn’t exhaustive, it is based on my experience with hundreds of LMS solutions I track and dozens of recent purchasing opportunities I’ve managed.
Podcast 13: High-Stakes Compliance Training Trends – With Bill Mastin of NetDimensions
Talented Learning
JULY 24, 2018
Are technology vendors responding with better compliance training solutions? Today I explore this and other high-consequence compliance training trends with Bill Mastin , a learning systems expert who has been at the forefront of the industry for years. So what does a high-consequence compliance solution look like? First Name *.
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41 Podcast 19: Customer Education 101 – With Dave Derington of Azuqua
Talented Learning
FEBRUARY 27, 2019
What does your learning tech ecosystem look like? I built my own learning management system from scratch, accidentally. There is tremendous diversity among the nearly 700 learning management systems available today. How to quantify the benefits of customer learning. Then I publish it.
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Free L&D webinars for July 2019
Limestone Learning
JUNE 28, 2019
Tuesday, July 9, 2019, 11AM – 12PM PT: Choosing an LMS: Five Must-Know Considerations (Free for ATD members) When looking for a new Learning Management System, there are a multitude of questions that must be asked, starting with: What functionality is critical to reach our L&D goals?
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2019 Talented Learning Awards: Corporate Extended Enterprise Systems
Talented Learning
FEBRUARY 6, 2019
Today is a banner day for extended enterprise education , because today we’re unveiling the new face of learning systems excellence – The 2019 Talented Learning Awards! Working together with core learning technologies, these solutions draw learners in, and keep them coming back for more. AWARD WINNERS.
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17 48 Books Every Aspiring Chief Learning Officer Should Read
TalentLMS
AUGUST 30, 2018
Learning books (4). Learning technology books (2). Talent management books (3). Learning & business strategy books (4). She has written and edited fifty books in her thirty plus years in training and consulting private organizations, government, and nonprofits. Learning technology books.
Which Learning Content Trends Matter Most to You?
Talented Learning
AUGUST 15, 2018
Extended enterprise learning content followed a similar path. Organizations raced to set up their learning management systems (LMS) for employees and then customers, members and partners and were surprised that nobody voluntarily came and the learning content race started. Some focus squarely on technology.
Clark Quinn – Crystal Balling with Learnnovators
Learnnovators
APRIL 18, 2014
ABOUT CLARK QUINN (Learning Technology Strategist): Clark Quinn, Ph.D., helps organizations align technology with how we think, work, and learn. We, like others, believe the reason for this to be the present education system design that was perfected for the needs of ‘industrialization’.
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Does Your Business Really Need an LMS? Straight Talk with “The eLearning Coach”
Talented Learning
OCTOBER 9, 2018
The resulting podcast is titled “ The Strategic Use of Learning Management Systems ” but speaks to a more basic question: Does your organization even need an LMS? In only 30 minutes we compared notes about all sorts of issues of interest to business-minded learning professionals. 171 and counting.
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Virtual Learning: Rewriting the Playbook in Turbulent Times
Talented Learning
MARCH 25, 2020
Throw out your learning technology playbook. Below are tips and action items from three different viewpoints: 1) Tips for Learning Systems Vendors and Consultants. 2) Tips for Learning Practitioners. 1) Tips For Learning Systems Vendors and Consultants. WANT TO LEARN MORE?
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