Talented Learning

OCTOBER 8, 2019

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” ? BLOG POSTS.

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eLearning 24-7

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus, duration is highly misleading – so much so, that it ignores the basic tenant of Web Based Training (WBT) the precursor to the word e-learning, which initially was used as an umbrella term, for all types of e-learning solutions. Web Conferencing solutions. I never understood why a vendor does this. Authoring tools.

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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. However, it’s not the instant slam-dunk that some vendors may want you to believe – especially for extended enterprise learning. And there’s the rub.

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Web Courseworks

NOVEMBER 9, 2015

John Leh runs a firm called Talented Learning and he is quite the talented guy when it comes to speaking about Extended Enterprise LMS. Talented Learning is a news, research and consulting organization dedicated to the advancement of all aspects of extended enterprise learning technology solutions.

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 9, 2022

On top of that, there are vendors out there who change the type of system, repetitively. One vendor called their system for the longest time a “micro-learning platform” Now? Another vendor calls their system nearly every keyword for SEO purposes (you can see it on their web site). They call it something else.

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Talented Learning

DECEMBER 7, 2016

In years past, the same dozen or so vendors competed for all the LMS market share. Nearly every vendor earned its bread and butter by selling to employee-minded buyers in HR. Now, more than 700 solutions claim at least some piece of the LMS pie — and for most of them, employee training is not a mainstay.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 4, 2020

Many different solutions are coming together – and each deal is driven by unique factors. Every day, I listen as customers react to LMS vendors before, during and after a contract is signed. All large companies have deployed a talent management solution. 3) What About Extended Enterprise? ” Whew. Neither do I.

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Talented Learning

MARCH 15, 2023

In recent years, many LMS buyers shifted their focus from compliance-oriented employee solutions to the extended enterprise. How else is the market changing?

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Once a darling of vendors who used it to show their demos, now? In fact, in 2019, I did not see one demo from a vendor on Adobe Connect. Personally a vendor can call their system whatever they want, but there are a few factoids to remember about micro-learning. Cumbersome? Not so much. You tell me, is that a good thing?

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Questions – Each learning system vendor was asked a series of questions. I recognize that not everyone – i.e. vendor has the funds to invest heavily into the UI/UX, and thus I put that into context when reviewing a system. Based on their responses, points were awarded. UI/UX Learner and Admin side. The better metrics?

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Talented Learning

JUNE 7, 2016

Some people even think customer dissatisfaction is the reason there are 700 LMS vendors. 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. Evaluate Unqualified Vendors.

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Petra Mayer

JULY 3, 2019

How to identify if solutions available in the market are covering your needs. Typically, this is done through a “Request-for-Information” (RFI) process or through a “Request-for-Proposal” (RFP). Implementation costs by the vendor or related third party. System integration costs by third party vendors with other systems.

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eLearning 24-7

DECEMBER 21, 2023

If they were a vendor who played in EdTech (K-12, HE) but also played into corporate and did so, not just by having clients find them, but actively through marketing, they were considered too. Strictly If the vendor was a custom shop building a system, off say Moodle or whatever code they are using that is open source?

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eLearning 24-7

MAY 16, 2023

It wouldn’t surprise me if the majority of vendors who go with Gen-AI (and eventually, they all must, or they will be too far behind), use GPT (by OpenAI). I’m already seeing the sidestep I wrote about just a week ago, in order for vendors to reduce cost (those tokens). Maybe today it is ChatGPT (cheaper token-wise).

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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. ” At every turn, new issues, opportunities and solutions have been vying for the market’s attention. Find out why this kind of solution is so useful and how to make it work. #2

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 9, 2018

Among the more than 700 vendors participating in today’s LMS marketplace, we continue to see a wave of learning solutions designed to solve “niche” business challenges. Price-conscious buyers will need to pay closer attention to identify solutions that fit their requirements while satisfying their budget parameters.

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Talented Learning

JANUARY 23, 2018

, but after four years of nonstop blogging, webinars, research and reviews, we have attracted a following of tens of thousands of extended enterprise learning fans and practitioners from around the globe. How can you navigate the field of 700+ LMS vendors? 1 How to Succeed at Extended Enterprise Education.

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LearnUpon

DECEMBER 15, 2016

That time has been split between working on customized LMS implementations (about 8 years) and cloud-based LMS solutions during my time with LearnUpon. I’ve seen these scenarios and sometimes when I read through a set of requirements or an RFP I am the first to say “This company needs a custom build, no LMS will do all of this off the shelf”.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

” As an LMS research analyst and vendor selection consultant, I get a version of that question often from both LMS buyers and sellers. ” With over 650 LMS solutions in the world there is no universal LMS license model nor commonly accepted standard price ranges. .” “How much does an LMS cost?”

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eLearning 24-7

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

These systems do not see learning/training as number on in their solutions, and usually go with a module approach. Folks always ask me who is the best in gamification or extended enterprise. Because these breakouts could go longer than an Oscar speech, the majority will be the category followed by the vendor. Who is NexGen?

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Trajectory IQ

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I thought it might be useful to try and break down the reasons why Ottawa keeps failing to understand how IT projects work and how to go about procuring the right Canadian vendor (tech speak for finding the right Canadian tech partner). IT firm to write the definition around the RFP to save some time and effort. The Solution?

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WBT Systems

OCTOBER 11, 2016

As a starting point for evalutating your current learning solution, you might want to have a look at the post “ When is it Time for a New LMS “, and ask these questions: Are your learners frustrated? Planning is essential to define what you’re looking for from your learning solution. …but, WAIT!

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Trajectory IQ

DECEMBER 5, 2017

I thought it might be useful to try and break down the reasons why Ottawa keeps failing to understand how IT projects work and how to go about procuring the right Canadian vendor (tech speak for finding the right Canadian tech partner). IT firm to write the definition around the RFP to save some time and effort. The Solution?

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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? And why is open source gaining momentum as a foundation for extended enterprise learning ? RSVP FOR OUR JANUARY WEBINAR!

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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. Selling LMSs is very tough in 2016 because of the plenitude and parity of vendor options.

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Talented Learning

AUGUST 17, 2017

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. They’ve hit a wall with features that don’t accomplish what a vendor promised. It shouldn’t have to be this way.

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Talented Learning

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

Others claim that their solution works well for member education, but they haven’t established a track record in the association market. Vetting every vendor is impractical. As independent LMS selection consultants , we continuously evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of all vendors in the association market.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Learn about the 2024 RightFit Solution Grid. How can you find the best learning system for your business? Our LMS shortlisting tool can help. Free, reliable guidance based on our independent research

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 6, 2011

I often hear people say they want mobile learning in their solution, social learning, e-commerce, but when you ask for specifics they sometimes have a blank stare on their face. Extended Enterprise – aka Multi-Tenet, Portals-Sub Portals. A friend of mine, got a RFP template from a LMS vendor’s web site.

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eLearning 24-7

JUNE 1, 2017

Trends at the show – vendor wise, some real surprises, some not. . As I hit the floor, I saw only a couple of vendors. . There were vendors on the video angle, but again it was not a “hot scene” vendor wise. Missed opportunity for a lot of vendors in the video arena. . Glad you asked.

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WBT Systems

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

It can take between three to six months to implement a new cloud LMS , and between six to nine months to implement an on-premise LMS for a large corporation or extended enterprise. To ensure clarity of communication, it is a good idea to nominate one person to be the main contact for the LMS vendor, such as a project manager.

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Tony Karrer

OCTOBER 31, 2007

The other related posts are: LMS RFP LMS Selection Presentation Reformulated LMS Selection Team and Stakeholders LMS Selection Process LMS Satisfaction Features and Barriers Other posts on LMS: Learning Management Systems (LMS) Gotchas Tracking Without an LMS LMS Dissatisfaction on the Rise Do You WANT an LMS? Or based on particular vendors?

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eLearning 24-7

JULY 30, 2012

LMS vendors are continuing to add some very unique features in an effort to set themselves apart from the competition. Desktop sharing (appears with a few vendors). One click SMB edition to Enterprise. File lockers for each student (education solutions). more common is partnering with a web conferencing vendor).

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Talented Learning

MARCH 14, 2015

Many sales reps and solution architects take the demo step lightly because they have done the same presentation so many times that they think they have seen it all and know it all; as a result, they prep too little, make a vanilla impact with the customer and get lost in the herd of possible LMS solutions.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 8, 2017

Throughout the last month, I’ve reviewed 12 RFP responses for 3 different LMS business scenarios: association learning, commercial training and corporate channel/customer education. In each case, we asked vendors for pricing tailored to the client’s unique usage patterns. Rely upon license model alignment as a vendor qualifier.

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eLearning 24-7

MARCH 24, 2014

Need to offer an e-learning solution when you have been instructor led for so long. And not just work, deliver real return on investment, real revenue (B2B) and a solution that even naysayers turned to yes, we like it. If yes, you will want either a standalone web conferencing solution or one integrated into a learning platform.

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Talented Learning

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

EPISODE 19 – TOPIC SUMMARY AND GUEST: On our previous episode , we talked about the increasing popularity of customer success programs among high-growth companies – especially software-as-a-service (SaaS) vendors. Well, we fit into the extended enterprise learning space by focusing on the customer education segment. Absolutely.

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