These are mostly “specialist” platforms. You know the names – Cornerstone , Oracle , Saba Software , SAP SuccessFactors , SumTotal Systems and Workday. 3) Specialists and Cloud LMS Vendors Win the Extended Enterprise Race. That’s because innovative continuing education specialists are leading the way. Create relevant training content for each role, so employees can develop the necessary competencies to perform effectively. New year. MORE

Cornerstone OnDemand acquired Grovo. Saba Software acquired Lumesse. Popular vendors in this space include Cornerstone OnDemand, CrossKnowlege , Degreed , EdCast , eLogic Learning , Media Defined/NetExam , OnPoint Digital , PeopleFluent , Saba , Skilljar and Totara. However, within each category, you’ll find a variety of vendor approaches, from specialists with only one application to generalists that support all needs. #19 MORE

You are a small or medium-sized business that is paying for an oversized SAP, Oracle, SumTotal, Saba or Cornerstone LMS and feel like plankton in an ocean of priorities. That’s why organizations often ask LMS selection specialists like me to help narrow the field. Even if for some reason you discover that switching isn’t cost-effective for your organization, you will understand why and feel better about your current situation. MORE

Monday, April 2, 2018, 10AM – 11AM PT: Straight Talk: Communication and Connection Skills to Increase Influence (Free for ATD members) Learn effective communication techniques to improve your communication skills, and learn to connect effectively to leverage those communication skills. Measurement & Evaluation Specialists/Training & Development Managers, Senior Managers. Which manager mindsets inhibit effective coaching. MORE

But for most (if not all) of these fields we have a specialist in the company that is better than I am. You can buy a big system that does all (like Blackboard, Sumtotal, Saba, Cornerstone on demand, et cetera) or you can go for a bunch of specialized tools that will beat that big solution on every specialty. But keeping it simple can be at least as effective and much faster and cheaper. MORE

Psychological profiling specialists such as Select International or Criteria. With so many stakeholders in the extended enterprise value chain, an effective technology infrastructure is vital. Strong compliance LMS solutions are available from NetDimensions , BlueDrop , Compli , Cornerstone , eLogic Learning , Gyrus , Risc , Saba and SumTotal. Where you can source effective compliance content. Extended enterprise compliance isn’t a one-way street. MORE

Originally, many LMS specialists tried to compete head-to-head with the established giants of the talent management LMS world like Cornerstone , Saba , SumTotal , SAP/SuccessFactors , Oracle. So rather than waging war on the giants, the specialist applications are working together in peaceful coexistence with established systems. Typically, groups tied closely to profit centers are considered essential to serve efficiently and effectively. MORE

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. Other well-known independent players like Cornerstone , Saba and Workday opted to compete by building their own talent suites. Extended Enterprise Specialists Roll Into Town. What to include in an effective augmentation plan. MORE

Examples in this group include Cornerstone OnDemand , Docebo , Totara , PeopleFluent NetDimensions , Saba , SAP Litmos , Schoox , TalentLMS and UpsideLMS. These systems can effectively drive learning programs that target employees, customers, business partners or a combination of audiences. Clearly, both specialist and generalist learning systems have evolved. MORE

But for most (if not all) of these fields we have a specialist in the company that is better than I am. You can buy a big system that does all (like Blackboard, Sumtotal, Saba, Cornerstone on demand, et cetera) or you can go for a bunch of specialized tools that will beat that big solution on every specialty. But keeping it simple can be at least as effective and much faster and cheaper. MORE

What does effective customer training look like? Darren LaRue, Product Training Specialist, JLG Industries. Cornerstone OnDemand. If you’re familiar with Talented Learning, you know we’re fiercely independent consultants focused on one goal – to help you choose the best extended enterprise LMS for your needs. The “Extended Enterprise” Worldview. What exactly do we mean by the term “extended enterprise” ? MORE