Posts by Meridian Knowledge Solutions
Meridian Named Leader in 2019 Aragon Globe™ for Corporate Learning
Reston, VA –August 1, 2019 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions announced that Aragon Research has positioned the Meridian LMS as a Leader in the Aragon Research Globe™ for Corporate Learning, 2019. Aragon Research defines ‘Leaders’ as vendors with comprehensive strategies aligning with industry direction and market demand and effectively performing against those strategies. Meridian was identified…
Read MoreCompliance Training: Are you Reactive or Proactive?
Many companies and government agencies consider compliance training just another item to tick off a checklist. This viewpoint can cause organizations to neglect many fine points when planning a compliance training program. Compliance training can ensure an organization follows the laws and regulations across the various regions where it does business, avoiding fines and penalties.…
Read MoreK12 Partners with Meridian Knowledge Solutions to Deliver Courses Under SNHU’s New Master’s Degree in Online Learning Program
Reston, VA – June 25, 2019—Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced that it has partnered with K12 Inc., the nation’s leading provider of proprietary K-12 curriculum and online education programs, to offer teachers at K12-powered schools the opportunity to take foundation-level courses toward a Master’s in Education in Online Instruction at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). Meridian…
Read MoreWinning Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Change
It’s time for a pop quiz! QUESTION: What is the best way to overcome employee resistance to change? Force them to comply with threats and negative consequences. Bribe them. Gain their trust and willing participation. Hopefully, everybody selected “C.” In all seriousness, though. Change is a challenge. Yet, it’s a constant in every organization, along…
Read More3 Things You Need to Know About Your LMS RFP
Over the past ten years with Meridian, I have been the lead technical writer and proposal manager for over 500 learning management system (LMS) proposals. I have seen requests for proposals, or RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and RFOs from every industry, every sector, and space. I have led 300-page, multi-volume efforts that were a complete breeze…
Read MoreMeridian Unveils Latest 2019 Edition of Leading Learning Management System
Reston, VA – April 29, 2019 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced the availability of Meridian LMS Spring 2019. In this latest product release, Meridian has focused on improving the quality of life of learners and LMS administrators with learner experience updates, enhanced options for content recommendation, design upgrades, content promotion functions, and data and…
Read MoreAccess to Learning to Increases Employment Retention in Millennials
Over one-third of U.S. workers are Millennials, making up 35% of the labor force*, followed closely by Gen Xers. For these younger generations, the idea of a decades-long career in one position or at one company is as outdated as renting movies at Blockbuster. Armed with the knowledge that they will have numerous jobs at…
Read MoreCustomized Course Catalog For an Enhanced eLearning Experience
The grocery store is the same for everybody. No matter why you’re there, you walk through produce laid out on tables, down aisles of frozen pizzas and waffles, or by a case of chilled dairy. Grocery stores cannot adapt to each customer; they must stock shelves to address a wide range of needs, from significant…
Read MoreMeridian Adds Enhanced Personalization, Career Explorer in Release
Reston, VA – November 13, 2018 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions today announced the availability of Meridian LMSTM in Fall 2018. In this release, Meridian has focused on enhancing users’ options for system personalization, career planning, classroom management, certifications, security, interoperability, and support for eLearning standards. “We have invested significant time and resources to add new functionality that puts…
Read MoreVisionary Integration Professionals Secures Morgan Stanley Investment
FOLSOM, CA – November 8, 2018 – Visionary Integration Professionals (VIP) announced an investment by Morgan Stanley Credit Partners today. The new funding will further accelerate the growth of VIP and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Meridian Knowledge Solutions (Meridian), based in Reston, VA. While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, Morgan Stanley Credit Partners’…
Read MoreThe Incredible Benefits of LMS Content Recommendations
The world of continuing education is complex. Whether it is to earn and maintain certifications, work toward building a more competent and confident workforce, or simply learn new skills, it is often difficult for learners to navigate large course catalogs to find the training best suited to their needs. From the perspective of employers, it…
Read MoreGDPR: 5 Questions Answered
The GDPR: 5 Questions Answered In a rapidly evolving digital world, privacy issues concern both businesses and individuals. The European Union is addressing these concerns with a new rule called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), harmonizing privacy laws throughout the EU and mandating a greater level of protection for citizens’ data. What does the…
Read MoreMeridian Releases LMS 18.1: Career Development and Privacy Enhancements
Reston, Va. – April 27, 2018 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions, a leading cloud-based learning management system (LMS) provider, announces the availability of Meridian LMSTMversion 18.1. In this release, Meridian applies its long-term focus on learning innovative ways for users to organize and oversee their career development paths, increased flexibility and functionality in employee career development for…
Read MorePowerful Practices: Improving Learning Effectiveness
These next few blog posts will highlight the top Learning and development challenges, their criticality, best resolution practices, and how the Meridian Learning Management System can position you and your team for success. In my many years of learning consulting, two of the most frequent and often subjective questions I ask my clients are: What…
Read MoreThe 4 Secrets of Self-Motivated Learning
To some degree, we all have a deep desire to continue to learn and develop new skills. Whether you’re looking to brush up on new technology or completely pivot your career direction, continuing education is essential to your career growth and intellectual value. Skills are the new currency, so they say. As innovation advances, so…
Read MoreSurveys, the LMS Administrator’s Secret Weapon
It’s no secret that the learning management systems (LMS) universe is rapidly evolving. An LMS administrator’s focus now includes digital disruption, changes in employee learning methods and preferences, reporting, analytics, content management, crowdsourcing curation, and managing their LMS platform. That’s a lot of hats to wear. Surveys can be an administrator’s secret weapon to unlock…
Read MoreMeridian LMS 17.3 Release
Reston, Va. – Dec 1, 2017 – Meridian Knowledge Solutions, a leading cloud-based learning management system (LMS) provider, announced today the availability of Meridian LMSTM version 17.3. This release received updates in five key areas that provide a better user experience for administrators and end-users. As an industry leader in the learning management system industry, Meridian LMS continuously strives to improve…
Read MorePowerful Practices: Targeting
These next few Powerful Practices will highlight top Learning and development challenges, their criticality, best resolution practices, and how they and Meridian Learning Management System can position you for success. We’ve all been here… a higher-up issues a year-end goal of lean business process training for every associate across the organization. So, in the lean…
Read MorePowerful Practices: Strategy
These next few Powerful Practices will highlight top Learning and development challenges, their criticality, best resolution practices, and how they and Meridian Learning Management System can position you for success. strat e gy stradəjē noun: a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. Strategy is one of the most…
Read MoreThe Gamification of Me
Not so much a first-person shooter or spell-casting type of gamer but more of the Poké Ball throwing type of gamer. If I pause Pokémon GO and ponder… gamification has made its way into almost every level of my life! I think anyone who considers themselves a gamer like me has gone through phases of…
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