Even though most organisations recognise the benefits and importance of eLearning, they
are still not sure of how to implement it successfully. They have doubts about the acceptability
of eLearning. They are also worried about those stakeholders who might feel threatened by
eLearning and hence will oppose eLearning implementation. Besides, there is lack of clarity
on total cost involved and how to measure the benefits or effectiveness of eLearning. All these
have delayed their decision to implement eLearning. For starters eLearning implementation is
easiest when it is done to address business problems such as:
- Roll out of enterprise systems like ERP or SCM etc
- On-going training of a geographically dispersed admin / sales / technical services force
for sales / product / process training
- To slash time-to-market for a new product
- To deliver induction programs for new employees
- To convert existing distance learning programs to online ones of any academic
organisations
However, enterprise eLearning for any organisation is a complex issue. This requires deep
understanding of objectives of eLearning. We also need to consider target audience, cultural
and infrastructure issues both at the delivery and at user-ends. Besides, one needs to figure
out the best way to deliver eLearning that addresses the needs of different stakeholders in the
organisation, be it employees, dealers, customers or even shareholders. Most organisations
also feel that the first step to start eLearning is to buy an LMS and go about calling for demos and
tenders to buy LMS! Unfortunately, this approach breeds in-built delay in the implementation
and entails substantial costs. While this may be the correct approach in some cases, the
same may not be true in many others. Understandably, complex issues are best handled by
an expert who can offer the required professional services. eLearning roll out is an intricate
process that involves defining a roadmap, developing eLearning programs and delivering them
using appropriate technology. If done haphazardly or, without the guidance of multi-disciplinary
experts, it could end up as a failed initiative.
Our services include:
- Pre-consulting, Consulting, strategy and services
- Formulating an eLearning blueprint
- eLearning adoption
- Return on Investment (ROI) calculations
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