8 tips for lms implementations

8 Tips ForLMS Implementations

CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER

OF THE IMPLEMENTATION

CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION

Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation of the LMS


Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation of the LMS Identify an owner of the team


Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation of the LMS Identify an owner of the team Define roles & responsibilities clearly for each team member


Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation of the LMS Identify an owner of the team Define roles & responsibilities clearly for each team member Include individuals from all stakeholder units, key ones namely HR / Training, Management, IT


Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation of the LMS Identify an owner of the team Define roles & responsibilities clearly for each team member Include individuals from all stakeholder units, key ones namely HR / Training, Management, IT Set some milestones at a macro level for the team to achieve

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GET TOP

MANAGEMENT BUY-IN

GET TOP MANAGEMENTBUY-IN

Ensure that all key management people are well aware of the LMS implementation

GET TOP MANAGEMENTBUY-IN

Ensure that all key management people are well aware of the LMS implementation Make sure that you have their full support and acknowledgement for a smoother implementation

GET STAKEHOLDER

BUY-IN

GET STAKEHOLDERBUY-IN

Stakeholders are the individuals and groups who will affect and, in turn, be affected by the LMS


Stakeholders are the individuals and groups who will affect and, in turn, be affected by the LMS Identify these key individuals and ensure you have their participation


Stakeholders are the individuals and groups who will affect and, in turn, be affected by the LMS Identify these key individuals and ensure you have their participation Ensure that their interests, expectations, and demands from the system are accounted for


Stakeholders are the individuals and groups who will affect and, in turn, be affected by the LMS Identify these key individuals and ensure you have their participation Ensure that their interests, expectations, and demands from the system are accounted for Keep them informed & engaged throughout the process

ARRANGEFOR

IT SUPPORT

ARRANGE FOR IT SUPPORT

Arrange technical support from the IT department throughout and post the implementation


Arrange technical support from the IT department throughout and post the implementation Determine what resources will be required pre, post and during the implementation process


Arrange technical support from the IT department throughout and post the implementation Determine what resources will be required pre, post and during the implementation process Get them familiarized with the application


Arrange technical support from the IT department throughout and post the implementation Determine what resources will be required pre, post and during the implementation process Get them familiarized with the application Educate them on how the business is going to use the LMS and the implications for the system configuration etc.


Arrange technical support from the IT department throughout and post the implementation Determine what resources will be required pre, post and during the implementation process Get them familiarized with the application Educate them on how the business is going to use the LMS and the implications for the system configuration etc.Note:Not fully applicable for a hosted LMS, but true for a behind-the-firewall LMS

DEPLOYADEQUATERESOURCES

DEPLOY ADEQUATE RESOURCES

Have a buffer assigned in terms of people, time and infrastructure


Have a buffer assigned in terms of people, time and infrastructure Allow more time than allotted, appoint additional people and get more infrastructure support


Have a buffer assigned in terms of people, time and infrastructure Allow more time than allotted, appoint additional people and get more infrastructure support Ensure that you have adequate resources in order to deal with the changing requirements


Have a buffer assigned in terms of people, time and infrastructure Allow more time than allotted, appoint additional people and get more infrastructure support Ensure that you have adequate resources in order to deal with the changing requirementsNote:Not fully applicable for a hosted LMS, but true for a behind-the-firewall LMS

FORMFOCUS

GROUPS

FORM FOCUSGROUPS

Conduct focus groups with key stakeholders, key users and departments

FORM FOCUSGROUPS

Conduct focus groups with key stakeholders, key users and departments Ensure that the most critical needs, problems and objectives are understood and addressed

FORM FOCUSGROUPS

Conduct focus groups with key stakeholders, key users and departments Ensure that the most critical needs, problems and objectives are understood and addressed Use employee feedback to make improvements to software and training procedures

ARRANGE FOR

INTERNAL MARKETING

ARRANGE FOR INTERNAL MARKETING

Assign a team to market the new system to the organization


Assign a team to market the new system to the organization Promotion/marketing of the new LMS is critical for user acceptance


Assign a team to market the new system to the organization Promotion/marketing of the new LMS is critical for user acceptance It drives interest and encourages adoption


Assign a team to market the new system to the organization Promotion/marketing of the new LMS is critical for user acceptance It drives interest and encourages adoption Have a marketing plan that will get the users excited and eager to use the LMS

ALLOT HELP-DESKSAND

TRAINING PLATFORMS

ALLOT HELP-DESKS ANDTRAINING PLATFORMS

Lay the foundation for help-desk support and training


Lay the foundation for help-desk support and training Make sure that the help-desk is prepared with the necessary documentation, FAQs etc.


Lay the foundation for help-desk support and training Make sure that the help-desk is prepared with the necessary documentation, FAQs etc. Include tutorials and workshops for instructors and students


Lay the foundation for help-desk support and training Make sure that the help-desk is prepared with the necessary documentation, FAQs etc. Include tutorials and workshops for instructors and students Pre-train the selected team members in any skills that they must know before implementation

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