Take an Educated Approach to Developing a Learning Management System Strategy
Build an LMS strategy based on corporate objectives and Learning & Development goals by considering the four pillars: content, people, process, and technology.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Not taking an educated approach to developing an LMS strategy could result in:
- A lack of alignment with corporate objectives and organizational goals.
- Possible end-user dissatisfaction.
- Rework due to misalignment.
- Little understanding of strategy dependencies and pre-requisites.
- A lack of engagement of all necessary resources for the LMS project.
Taking an educated approach to developing an LMS strategy will result in:
- Alignment with corporate objectives and organizational goals.
- End-user satisfaction and application utilization.
- Elimination and/or reduction of rework due to misalignment.
- Identification of strategy dependencies and pre-requisites.
- Engagement of all necessary resources for the LMS project.
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Module 1: Create the Project Vision
The Purpose
- Understand the importance of creating an LMS strategy before selecting a software solution.
- Develop an LMS business model that identifies the drivers for LMS as well as the project barriers and enablers.
- Understand your current learning environment.
Key Benefits Achieved
- A go/no-go decision on the project appropriateness
- An understanding of the different project drivers
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 1.1 | Review strategic objectives and set goals for your LMS strategy. |
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| 1.2 | Complete the LMS business model. |
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| 1.3 | Decide on your LMS use case. |
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| 1.4 | Map the current LMS process. |
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Module 2: Evaluate the Solution
The Purpose
- Elicit requirements from HR, IT, and the business.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Requirements to strengthen the business case and inform the LMS strategy
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Create an LMS content strategy. |
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| 2.2 | Analyze LMS strategy user survey results. |
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| 2.3 | Identify process owners and content owners. |
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| 2.4 | Determine metrics and guiding principles. |
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| 2.5 | Determine LMS integration points. |
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Module 3: Create a Roadmap and Implementation Plan
The Purpose
- Brainstorm and prioritize short-term and long-term LMS tasks.
- Apply the appropriate amount of governance to the LMS strategy.
Key Benefits Achieved
- LMS next steps
- LMS governance considerations
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Brainstorm solution initiatives. |
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| 3.2 | Create a communication plan to promote transparency and manage change. |
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| 3.3 | Build a governance plan to ensure the necessary controls are in place prior to strategy execution. |
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