Mar 15
Vencent Singson has been working in the e-learning industry since 2000. He has held various positions including courseware author, software developer and trainer as well as his current position as the LMS Technology Specialist at Hunter Douglas where he administers the company’s Learning Management System. Part of the challenge and opportunity is managing the extended enterprise which allows Hunter Douglas to train thousands of franchise dealers, fabricators, and installers in the window covering industry. Vencent’s hobbies include snowboarding and motorcycle touring.
In this podcast you will learn:
- Challenges and objectives for managing the extended enterprise.
- LMS considerations to support training across the value chain.
- Learning content requirements for both internal and external professionals.
- Business benefits from using an LMS in the extended enterprise.
- Tips & tricks for a successful LMS implementation.
Tagged with: Extended Enterprise • franchise training • LMS • online learning • value chain • Vencent Singson
Jan 18
Andrew McNeill is Global Learning & Development Manager for the Fugro Group. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, he is one of the founders of The Fugro Academy, established in 2006 to provide a global infrastructure for delivery of corporate training within Fugro. Andrew has been formally involved in training for over 15 years, covering technical and managerial staff development and more recently in development and delivery of an e-learning capability in Fugro.
In this podcast you will learn:
- Real-world challenges in a company whose workforce is inherently mobile.
- A different approach in mobile learning where internet connectivity is not a given.
- Requirements for delivering health & safety training in remote locations on the field.
- Requirements for mobile assessments and performance appraisals.
- Considerations when selecting an LMS to support a mobile workforce.
Tagged with: Andrew McNeill • LMS • mobile assessments • Mobile Learning • mobile workforce • portable LMS
Sep 28
Bob Dean is the Director of the North American business for Profiling Online where he is responsible for talent management strategy consulting and regional business development based out of Chicago. Bob brings over 25 years of experience in professional services firms, serving as a learning and development leader/CLO at Ernst & Young and Grant Thornton. From 2007-2009, Bob served as Vice President of Learning & Talent Development at Heidrick & Struggles and co-developed the firm’s global talent management strategy.
In this podcast you will learn:
- Real-world business benefits of an integrated talent management strategy.
- What the role of talent management is in today’s global environment.
- How organizations can think about integrating learning and talent management.
- Best practices to jointly implementing Learning Management and Talent Management Systems.
Connect with Bob on LinkedIn or follow Bob on Twitter.
Tagged with: Bob Dean • career development • competency assessments • Learning Management • LMS • mentoring • performance management • Talent Management • TMS
Jul 08
Merry Mott is Director of industry certifications at the Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape Association. Merry is based in Orlando, FL, and she has been with FNGLA for 15 years and 10 of those in certifications. FNGLA administers 5 certifications – 3 written & 2 in the field – expanding from horticulture and landscape into irrigation.
In this podcast you will learn:
- Why and how an LMS can be used to administer certifications.
- The role of security in the LMS.
- The value of proctored exams in the LMS.
- Best practices for a successful LMS implementation.
- Real-world benefits in the certification process.
Connect with Merry on LinkedIn.
Tagged with: EKP • Industry Certifications • LMS • Merry Mott • proctored exams
Jan 27
Marc Blumenthal, Managing Partner at Intelladon, has been providing e-learning and talent management solutions for such diverse companies as AAA, Pep Boys, Boeing/Jeppesen, Hard Rock Café, LPGA, and Emory University among others. Marc brings years of experience fighting in the trenches with LMS (Learning Management System) and LCMS (Learning Content Management System) implementations, so we asked him today to talk to us about how organizations should look into understanding and integrating these two technologies.
In this podcast you will learn:
- The differences between LMS and LCMS.
- What the cost of an LCMS implementation is expected to be.
- The key benefits of an LCMS integration with an LMS in real-world deployments.
- Best practices to make the best out of an LCMS+LMS investment.
Connect with Marc on LinkedIn or on Facebook.
Tagged with: content reuse • LCMS • learning content management system • learning management system • LMS • Marc Blumenthal • single source publishing • XML
