Implementing an LMS is no mean task. Great presentation sharing Eight Tips for LMS Implementation.

1. 8Tips For
LMS
Implementations

2. CREATE A TEAM
AND AN OWNER
OF THE
IMPLEMENTATION

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

4. 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. 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. 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. 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. GET TOP MANAGEMENT
BUY-IN
 Ensure that all key management people are well aware of
the LMS implementation

10. GET TOP MANAGEMENT
BUY-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. GET
STAKEHOLDER
BUY-IN

12. GET STAKEHOLDER
BUY-IN
 Stakeholders are the individuals and groups who will
affect and, in turn, be affected by the LMS

13. GET STAKEHOLDER
BUY-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. GET STAKEHOLDER
BUY-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. GET STAKEHOLDER
BUY-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. ARRANGE
FOR
IT SUPPORT

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

18. 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. 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. 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. 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. DEPLOY
ADEQUATE
RESOURCES

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

24. 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. 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. 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. FORM
FOCUS
GROUPS

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

29. 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. 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. ARRANGE
FOR
INTERNAL
MARKETING

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

33. 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. 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. 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. ALLOT HELP-
DESKS
AND
TRAINING
PLATFORMS

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

38. 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. 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. 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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