It's no secret that Learning Management Systems (LMS) have been getting a bad rap lately with their lack to keep up with changing needs in business along with the new opportunities offered by newer technologies. With Millennials making up one third of the American workplace, the largest generation at work, there are a lot of shifts happening: workplace culture, employee learning and development, need for career pathing and visibility in to business operations to make impactful decisions.
Simply put a Learning Management Systems user reads information (or even watches a video) then tests themselves on that information that just read or watched. This type of course driven learning isn't as effective as it use to be. You may be familiar with the stereotype that Millennials crave instant gratification. Employees want engagement, feedback, collaboration and confirmation that they are doing their job right–did I mention everyone learns at different paces with different styles? The traditional Learning Management System is linear, static and is more of a one-size-fits-all system, with little to no collaboration.
Learning Management System: Did they read the course, did they pass the test, great! Reality: does the employee actually know how to do their job, where's the proof? In the article below Carol mentions proof is so critical in order to determine ROI for companies. How much reliability can you put on an employee knowing how to do their job by passing a test? Chances are this type of training is ineffective unless it fosters continual reference and regular learning.
Below are some additional resources to help you understand the employee learning disruption in the workplace. With all of the new technology that has emerge as well as learning theories it can be challenging to know where to begin your journey of becoming a modern workplace. Subscribe to our blog for the latest trends!
How The LMS Is Holding Back Your Business - Consider how technology, business, and even employees have evolved. The LMS (Learning Management System) has remained essentially the same since its inception decades ago. Sure, there have been a few technical updates, but the reality is that the LMS is holding back your business by failing to leverage learning opportunities offered by new technologies and failing to meet the changing needs of your business and your employees.
Read the full article on elearningindustry.com
6 Ways to Keep Your Millennial Employees From Quitting
When you hear the word millennial, a lot of dumb stereotypes probably pop into your head. One of those stereotypes might be the idea that millennials are "job hoppers." Even though this is actually a myth, the reputation continues to stick.But guess what? Young people quit jobs, regardless of their generation. Duh! Also, funny thing. As it turns out, millennials actually stay longer with their employees than members of Generation X did at the same age.
Read the full article on inc.com
Cutting through the noise: CLOs make sense of constant disruption
Posted by Amy A. Titus and Josh Haims on April 20 2017.
It’s overwhelming at times…shifting career patterns, scalable learning, digital learning platforms and the legacy learning management system (LMS), rapidly evolving employee expectations, regulatory demands. Senior learning leaders are contending with a myriad of disruptors confronting them daily.
At the 6th Annual CLO (Chief Learning Officer) Forum, we had the chance to convene...
Read the full article on hrtimesblog.com
10 Just-In-Time Online Training Resources EVERY Organization Should Have
10 Just-In-Time Online Training Resources ALL Online Training Programs Should Include Just-in-time online training centers on practical goals and performance gaps. Employees get all the tools and information they require to accomplish the task and develop vital skills. Whenever the need arises, there are online training materials at the ready to improve workplace proficiency. Here are 10 just-in-time online training resources that every organization should have on hand.
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