“Which LMS should I use?” or "Which LMS features are most important?" are questions you may be contemplating. Whether you are buying an LMS for the first time or merely looking to replace your old, outdated LMS, you know the importance of doing your homework and finding the right one for your organization. Hopefully, we can help you think through what you need today and what you might need in the future with our LMS feature checklist. 

Most leadership development programs focus on grooming people for roles in the C-Suite or with EVP and SVP titles. There is no denying the importance of this process. With the right approach, it’s also possible to develop leaders among all your employees. Leadership skills are necessary in many different roles. 

Some leaders get to where they are by working hard and learning the ropes. Some also seem to have an innate ability to motivate and inspire others. But a good work ethic, a charismatic personality, or powers of persuasion are not enough—to truly lead in the workplace, one must learn effective coaching techniques. Coaching is a key factor to develop your workforce, so every internal development plan should not only include coaching, but also teach your managers and supervisors how to coach effectively.

The COVID-19 pandemic brought many managers and HR professionals to two important realizations. First, the importance of having a succession plan has become crystal clear, especially where jobs were cut, people fell ill, and everyone was working from home. Second, even companies that already took succession planning seriously still struggled when training for development derailed.