Why Development Planning Shouldn’t be an Afterthought

April 9, 2020

Most of us who have spent time in the HR or training space understand development planning often manifests itself as an ugly compromise within organizations. Those who see learning and development as a line-item expense rather than an investment in future performance fight to minimize the impact development planning has on taking people away from…

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The Top 10 Essential LMS Reporting Features

March 20, 2020

Data-driven solutions can help your organization overcome barriers to learner success, ensure compliance, and make more informed decisions. No matter the specifics of your learning programs, it is not likely that an out-of-the-box LMS report will provide all the data that you’d like to track. Out-of-the-box reports will provide necessary information, but how do you…

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Are You Ready to Replace Retiring Workers?

February 21, 2020

State agencies and local municipalities expect a significant rise in the retirement rate of their workforce during the next five years. Firefighters, police officers, and other public safety personnel are expected to make up a significant portion of all retiring workers. This trend is primarily because staff in these emergency service roles are typically eligible…

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5 Tips for a Smooth LMS Implementation

December 5, 2019

Implementing new technology or upgrading current tools is never an easy task. Having the right strategy when migrating to a new learning management system (LMS) platform can mean the difference between making life easier or harder for the learners. Most organizations approach the LMS integration process as they would any project by utilizing a project…

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xAPI: Why Should I Care and What Could It Do for Me?

October 4, 2019

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…

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Why Corporate Social Responsibility is Important in Today’s age

October 4, 2019

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…

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Am I Forgetting Something?

August 23, 2019

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…

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Compliance Training: Are you Reactive or Proactive?

July 26, 2019

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.…

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Winning Strategies to Overcome Resistance to Change

May 16, 2019

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…

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3 Things You Need to Know About Your LMS RFP

May 9, 2019

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…

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