My Articles
Below are articles that I have written on various training topics.
LMS Thoughts Part I
Much has been written on Learning Management Systems (LMS), their history, design, shorcomings, benefits, selection, implementation, well, you get the idea.
I'm not going to go over ground that is covered well by others. I will post a partial list of the resources I like later. However, I would like to share my thoughts on four important aspects of LMS selection and implementation. These are things that are frequently ignored, taken for granted, or poorly done. Any of them can cause an implementation to fail.
What's in it for me?
An LMS is a complex piece of software and touches many groups within an organization. A competent implimentation plan identifies key stakeholders: those who have an interest in the outcome of the selection, implementation, and use of the LMS. Their support (or lack of it) is a key factor in a successful implementation.
Read more: LMS Thoughts Part I
Effective Agendas
Note: I wrote this article with a focus on eLearning projects, but its concepts really apply to all project management.
Introduction
When you are a contract developer, regular contact with your client during the development process is mandatory. A major form of contact is meetings, both in person and by phone (or Live Meeting, Webex etc). As the eLearning contract developer, it is your responsibility to manage those meetings so they are productive. Poorly managed meetings result in miscommunication, wasted time, and lost productivity. You don’t need to be an expert in meetings; a few simple concepts can pay huge dividends. One such concept is Agendas.
Read more: Effective Agendas