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LMS Implementation Tips

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LMS Implementation Tips

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  1. 8 Tips For LMS Implementations

  2. 1 CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION

  3. 1 CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION • Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation • of the LMS

  4. 1 CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION • Clearly define a team for configuration and implementation • of the LMS • Identify an owner of the team

  5. 1 CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION • 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

  6. 1 CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION • 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

  7. 1 CREATE A TEAM AND AN OWNER OF THE IMPLEMENTATION • 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

  8. 2 GET TOP MANAGEMENT BUY-IN

  9. 2 GET TOP MANAGEMENTBUY-IN • Ensure that all key management people are well aware of • the LMS implementation

  10. 2 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

  11. 3 GET STAKEHOLDER BUY-IN

  12. 3 GET STAKEHOLDERBUY-IN • Stakeholders are the individuals and groups who will • affect and, in turn, be affected by the LMS

  13. 3 GET STAKEHOLDERBUY-IN • 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

  14. 3 GET STAKEHOLDERBUY-IN • 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

  15. 3 GET STAKEHOLDERBUY-IN • 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

  16. 4 ARRANGE FORIT SUPPORT

  17. 4 ARRANGE FOR IT SUPPORT • Arrange technical support from the IT department • throughout and post the implementation

  18. 4 ARRANGE FOR IT SUPPORT • 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

  19. 4 ARRANGE FOR IT SUPPORT • 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

  20. 4 ARRANGE FOR IT SUPPORT • 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.

  21. 4 ARRANGE FOR IT SUPPORT • 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

  22. 5 DEPLOYADEQUATERESOURCES

  23. 5 DEPLOY ADEQUATE RESOURCES • Have a buffer assigned in terms of people, time and • infrastructure

  24. 5 DEPLOY ADEQUATE RESOURCES • Have a buffer assigned in terms of people, time and • infrastructure • Allow more time than allotted, appoint additional • people and get more infrastructure support

  25. 5 DEPLOY ADEQUATE RESOURCES • 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

  26. 5 DEPLOY ADEQUATE RESOURCES • 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 • Note:Not fully applicable for a hosted LMS, but true for a behind-the-firewall LMS

  27. 6 FORMFOCUS GROUPS

  28. 6 FORM FOCUS GROUPS • Conduct focus groups with key stakeholders, key users • and departments

  29. 6 FORM FOCUS GROUPS • Conduct focus groups with key stakeholders, key users • and departments • Ensure that the most critical needs, problems and • objectives are understood and addressed

  30. 6 FORM FOCUS GROUPS • 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

  31. 7 ARRANGE FOR INTERNAL MARKETING

  32. 7 ARRANGE FOR INTERNAL MARKETING • Assign a team to market the new system to the • organization

  33. 7 ARRANGE FOR INTERNAL MARKETING • Assign a team to market the new system to the • organization • Promotion/marketing of the new LMS is critical for user • acceptance

  34. 7 ARRANGE FOR INTERNAL MARKETING • 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

  35. 7 ARRANGE FOR INTERNAL MARKETING • 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

  36. 8 ALLOT HELP-DESKS ANDTRAINING PLATFORMS

  37. 8 ALLOT HELP-DESKS AND TRAINING PLATFORMS • Lay the foundation for help-desk support and training

  38. 8 ALLOT HELP-DESKS AND TRAINING PLATFORMS • Lay the foundation for help-desk support and training • Make sure that the help-desk is prepared with the • necessary documentation, FAQs etc.

  39. 8 ALLOT HELP-DESKS AND TRAINING PLATFORMS • 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

  40. 8 ALLOT HELP-DESKS AND TRAINING PLATFORMS • 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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