Category: Training Strategy & Design

5 reasons why organisations regret buying an LMS

5 reasons why organisations regret buying an LMS

Most organisations regret buying an LMS. A learning management system is a significant purchase. It typically involves months of research, months of implementation, significant fees, significant ongoing management and yet the most common outcome is that the organisation regret buying an LMS. Why is this? The main reason is that learning management systems have become a default purchase…instead of being the correct purchase.

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Getting started with a not-for-profit LMS

Getting started with a not-for-profit LMS

Are you helping to manage training at an Australian or New Zealand not-for-profit organisation? Then this article might be a great starting point if you are new to the learning and development industry, online training or not-for-profit LMS (learning management systems).

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5 Reasons Learning Content Goes Out of Date

5 Reasons Learning Content Goes Out of Date

Keeping your training content current is crucial, but what causes it to become outdated in the first place? This article explores five key reasons why learning content might need an update, including policy changes, learner outcomes, compliance regulations, and even unforeseen events like pandemics. Discover how to identify outdated content and the importance of using a modern LMS to manage and update your training materials effectively.

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The Value of Having an LMS & eLearning Platform in One

The Value of Having an LMS & eLearning Platform in 1

Managing multiple eLearning platforms for your online courses and employee training can get costly in the long run. Hence, you might find yourself down to choosing between an online learning platform vs learning management system (LMS). The good news is that you don’t have to pick one over the other. Nowadays, there are software solutions that provide an all-in-one platform for all your distance learning needs.

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The truth about why the training industry fails to help organisations

Why the training industry fails to help organisations

The training industry fails to help modern organisations. This sounds harsh, but our recent survey of Australian organisations suggests that the training industry fails to supply solutions which organisations need and want, and instead focuses on providing solutions which suit the industry itself.

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SMEC – Making the return to the office as smooth as possible

SMEC – Making the return to the office as smooth as possible

It’s an understatement to suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted workplaces across the world. In early 2020 organisations acted fast to establish remote working arrangements. At the time of writing (early July 2020), restrictions are easing across Australia, and many businesses are planning their return to the office. This

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