Take an Educated Approach to Developing an LMS Strategy
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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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
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
Activities:
Outputs:
1.1
Identify LMS needs, barriers, and enablers.
Completed LMS business model
1.2
Align organizational goals and L&D goals with LMS objectives.
Strategy alignment between HR and the business
1.3
Decide on your LMS use case.
LMS use cases
1.4
Identify the right stakeholders for your project team.
Defined project roles and responsibilities
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:
2.1
Take inventory of learning applications and their purpose.
Learning application inventory
2.2
Map the current LMS process.
Current-state process map
2.3
Conduct a learning content inventory audit.
Learning content inventory
2.4
Elicit requirements from learners, administrators, the L&D team, and management.
High-level LMS requirements
2.5
Create an LMS content strategy.
A content strategy
2.6
Analyze the results from the LMS Learner Survey.
Specific end-user needs and requirements
2.7
Determine KPIs and guiding principles for your LMS solution.
LMS KPIs and guiding principles
2.8
Determine LMS integration points.
LMS integration map
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:
3.1
Brainstorm solution initiatives, prioritize initiatives, and identify dependencies.
Completed LMS roadmap
3.2
Create a communication plan to promote transparency.
Completed communication plan
3.3
Build a governance plan to ensure the necessary controls are in place prior to strategy execution.
Governance plan
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