Learning & Development
xAPI: Why Should I Care and What Could It Do for Me?
New technologies are always cropping up with seemingly better and more efficient ways to accomplish our everyday tasks. Of course, not all technologies truly realize their purported promise or are as applicable and far-reaching as they might have originally claimed. Determining if a new technological approach is worth embracing is a challenge, to say the…
Read MoreWhy Corporate Social Responsibility is Important in Today’s age
Whether you work for a big or small business, chances are you’ve heard of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). CSR’s purpose is to give back to the community, participate in philanthropic causes, and provide positive social value. It is a thoughtful and practical way to give back to society. When companies are mindful of their social…
Read MoreAm I Forgetting Something?
Let’s face it—we all forget things—from the name of someone we’ve just been introduced to in a meeting to the reason why we walked into the kitchen. Our senses are frequently bombarded with visual and aural information, and we can often feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of data that we experience each day. According…
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 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 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 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 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…
Read MoreThe Anatomy of a Great RFP Requirement
When I’m not giving demos or traveling to tradeshows to meet potential and existing clients, I spend the majority of my day evaluating client RFPs and RFP requirements to determine whether our product and solution are a good fit for your various business needs. After doing this for a decade, I estimate I have evaluated…
Read MoreHow Learning Helps Bolster your Recruiting Strategy
Employment branding is all the rage these days and with good reason. HR leaders and savvy recruiters know they need to step up their game to catch the eye of high-quality candidates. Even though 90% of global professionals are interested in hearing about new job opportunities,¹ finding and attracting top talent continues to be a…
Read MoreRoadmap to Success: 5 Considerations in Selecting the Right LMS
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned learning and development expert looking for new technology, selecting a learning management system (LMS) is no small task. According to Forrester Research, the $5 billion LMS market is continuing to grow for several reasons—a new workforce is driving new learning approaches, companies are continuing to upgrade to…
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