Take an Educated Approach to Developing an LMS Strategy
Build an LMS strategy based on corporate objectives and L&D goals by considering the four pillars of LMS: 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 This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.Not taking an educated approach to developing an LMS strategy could result in: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: Visualize the Project
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.
- Complete a project charter to gain buy-in, build a project team, and track project success.
Key Benefits Achieved
- A go/no-go decision on the project appropriateness
- An understanding of the different project drivers
- Project stakeholders identified
- Project team created with defined roles and responsibilities
- Finalized project charter to gain buy-in
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| 1.1 | Identify LMS needs, barriers, and enablers. |
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| 1.2 | Align organizational goals and L&D goals with LMS objectives. |
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| 1.3 | Decide on your LMS use case. |
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| 1.4 | Identify the right stakeholders for your project team. |
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Module 2: Right-Size the Solution
The Purpose
- Understand your current learning environment.
- Elicit requirements from HR, IT, and the business.
- Effectively assess solution alternatives to create a right-sized solution.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Requirements to strengthen the business case and inform the LMS strategy
- A right-sized solution
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Take inventory of learning applications and their purpose. |
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| 2.2 | Map the current LMS process. |
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| 2.3 | Conduct a learning content inventory audit. |
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| 2.4 | Elicit requirements from learners, administrators, the L&D team, and management. |
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| 2.5 | Create an LMS content strategy. |
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| 2.6 | Analyze the results from the LMS Learner Survey. |
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| 2.7 | Determine KPIs and guiding principles for your LMS solution. |
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| 2.8 | Determine LMS integration points. |
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Module 3: Finalize the Strategy
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, prioritize initiatives, and identify dependencies. |
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| 3.2 | Create a communication plan to promote transparency. |
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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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