Archive for September, 2024

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    7 Strategies to Increase Engagement with Learning Experiences Delivered in an LMS

    A Learning Management System (LMS) can significantly impact employee growth and development. However, the challenge often lies in maintaining high levels of engagement with the learning experiences in the LMS. Here are some 7 strategies I have found to boost engagement with learning content delivered through an LMS.

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    Creating Coaching Learning Experiences in a Collaborative LMS

    Discover how to create meaningful coaching learning experiences in a collaborative LMS, where team managers become coaches and learning professionals elevate the process through effective delivery. Empower your teams with personalised growth opportunities!

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    8 Key Principles for a Successful LMS Implementation

    Years ago at the beginning of an LMS implementation, a client once asked me, “Is this LMS implementation going to be successful? Am I going to lose my job over this?” I have now worked with this client for more than 15 years.

    A successful LMS implementation depends on more than just rolling out new technology. To maximise the potential of your LMS, there are some key principles that go beyond the basics of project management and communication. 

    Here is a video introducing an article I just published with 8 key principles for empowering stakeholders, aligning the system with organisational goals, and ensuring a seamless experience that drives long-term value.

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    Eight Key Principles for a Successful LMS Implementation

    Implementing a Learning Management System (LMS) is a game-changer for organisations looking to enhance employee development and align learning with business goals.
    However, success depends on more than just rolling out new technology. To maximise the potential of your LMS, you need to consider key principles that go beyond the basics of project management and communication. In this article, I’ll explore strategies for empowering stakeholders, aligning the system with organisational goals, and ensuring a seamless experience that drives long-term value.

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    6 common frustrations people have with their LMS.

    Like all software there are always proponents and detractors of the software that people use in their workplace. The LMS is one such software platform that can elicit strong reactions from those that are charged with administering the software and those who use the software to undertake learning activities.

    The 6 common frustrations below are those that seem to be most common among users of learning management systems in the workplace. Some of these frustrations are focused on the software itself and others can be attributed to how the software is configured and the content that is available for end-users.

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    How much does an LMS cost?

    The SaaS model is now pervasive and learning management systems are predominantly ‘cloud’ based on servers within a data centre. In the SaaS pricing model, the subscription fees are usually based on user numbers and includes the hosting and ongoing maintenance costs in one monthly fee. You can check out our pricing for WorkPlan LMS here.
    Once you have a subscription for an LMS, there are some ongoing costs that you need to consider as well. Whether there are ongoing costs or not depends on your requirements and the vendors service models under the subscription agreement. I will look at the most common ongoing costs.

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    Key takeaways on the differences of an individual contributor and being a manager

    Key takeaways on the differences of an individual contributor and being a manager

    One of the biggest challenges in becoming a manager is learning how to trust your team enough to delegate and let go. As an expert, an employee is usually self-reliant to get things done. As a manager, you learn that you can’t do everything alone. A manager has to learn how to communicate her vision, set clear goals and performance standards—and then, hand the task or project off to her/his team.
    Here are some key takeaways on the differences between being an expert or individual contributor on a team, and being a manager.

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    6 Strategies to Maximise Employee Onboarding Success

    6 Strategies to Maximise Employee Onboarding Success

    Effective onboarding enhances employee experiences, making employees feel more comfortable into their new workplace faster.  Effective onboarding also boosts employee engagement and reduces employee turnover, which leads to long-term success and productivity for the organisation.

    Here are 6 strategies for utilising learning experiences to onboard new employees efficiently and effectively.

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