Episode description

In this episode, Will and Matt are joined by two renowned experts, Lori Niles-Hofmann and Steve Foreman. This extended, single segment show is all about the LMS. What is it? How did we get here? Where are we going? What are we trying to accomplish and how do we meet our LMS needs? Lori and Steve share their expertise on how to evaluate an LMS and how to evaluate LMS vendors. They provide tons and tons of tips and advice on everything about these monsters. Did you know there were tons of different types of LMSs? We didn’t. Do you even need an LMS? Everyone has them? Do you? Why do you?

Lori is a senior learning strategist with over 20 years of L&D experience across many industries, including international banking, management consulting, and marketing. Her specialization is large-scale digital learning transformations and acts as a trusted adviser to CLOs around the world. Lori has developed data-based methodologies and frameworks that empower L&D teams to move from business support function to strategic business driver. She is currently based in Toronto, Canada with one foot in Europe. You can find Lori at https://lorinileshofmann.squarespace.com. 

Steve is a management consultant and software designer/developer in the eLearning space. He subscribes to a broader definition of eLearning that includes knowledge management, expertise location and management, communities of practice, and performance support solutions. You can find Steve at http://infomediadesigns.com. 

In our Best and Worst, Lori mentions during her best, Matt Ash from The Media Zoo sending her a game in the New York Times, called CAN YOU DEFEAT THE PRIVACY CHICKEN. Check it out here.