Why doesn't our eLearning work?
Many organisations approach the issue of eLearning and computer based training by
1. Deciding it might add some value, or reduce training cost
2. Purchasing a Learning Management System
3. Purchasing off-the-shelf content or taking existing training resource and putting it on the intranet.
It is not uncommon for them to discover:
• Implementation costs far exceed estimates
• There are a raft of unanticipated staffing and technology issues
• There is low uptake in the training by staff
• There are real questions over whether the new training is actually delivering changed behaviours
Why? Because effectively leveraging the value of eLearning isn’t just about technology and content. It’s also about your organisations’ culture, how people cope with change, and the quality of the learning experience.
No surprise then, that a truly eLearning capable organisation has strategically addressed issues of:
• Leadership and Management
• Organisational Culture
• Technology, and
• Staffing
It's a daunting list, but the industry is mature enough now for there to be clear indicators of the sorts of characteristics that typify organisations how have developed their eLearning capability effectively.
Synapsys has classified these indicators and developed an audit service that involves mapping your organisation to a series of indicators for each area. We report to you on your organisations’ status, and provide suggestions for tactical initiatives that will target your particular areas of priority. Contact us for more information.
Posted by Phil Garing at November 30, 2005 05:47 PM
