7 ways you can enhance your LMS

Imagine a world where your workplace learning is as compelling and addictive as the digital experiences your employees use outside of work. 

Where your learning content is easy to find, syncs seamlessly with each employee’s career journey, and delivers impactful, measurable results. 

Where you know exactly how your employees are engaging with your learning platform, with every interaction tracked and analysed. 

Now, this probably sounds like a fantasy. Because, unfortunately, your typical off-the-shelf LMS simply doesn’t deliver the experience our employees are looking for in workplace learning. 

But for the few companies committed to doing things differently, it’s reality. 

How have they managed this? They’ve recognised that many off-the-shelf LMS solutions lack the magic ingredients to truly supercharge workplace learning, and have therefore created personalised systems to suit their employees’ needs. 

So, what are those magic ingredients? Let’s look at seven key functions that your off-the-shelf LMS likely doesn’t have, and how they could transform workplace learning in your business.

Step 1

User Personalisation

Personalisation is at the core of effective learning. Think of how Netflix recommends shows based on your viewing history, or how DuoLingo tailors language lessons to your proficiency level. 

Your LMS should be capable of offering personalised learning paths that adapt to each employee’s needs, preferences, and progress. 

Unfortunately, many standard LMS platforms fail to provide this level of individualisation, delivering generic content that doesn’t resonate with learners..

Step 2

Customisation

Every organisation is unique, and so are its training needs. A one-size-fits-all approach simply doesn’t work. 

Customisation allows an LMS to be tailored to fit the specific requirements of your company, from the branding to the structure of learning modules. 

Without this, you’re left with a system that feels disconnected from your organisation’s culture and goals.

Step 3

Gamification

Gamification transforms mundane learning tasks into exciting challenges that users want to engage with. 

By incorporating elements such as points, badges, leaderboards, and rewards, you can significantly boost engagement and motivation. 

DuoLingo’s success in language learning is a testament to the power of gamification, yet, many off-the-shelf LMS solutions offer little to no gamification features, missing a crucial opportunity to make learning fun.

Step 4

Interactive Content

Interactive content, such as interactive quizzes, real-time feedback, and simulation exercises, is essential for maintaining learner engagement – making learning more dynamic and effective. 

Most standard LMS platforms, however, rely heavily on static content, which can be dry and unengaging. 

However, one popular learning app from outside of work that can show us how content could be delivered differently is Yousician, which uses interactive tools to provide immediate feedback during music lessons. 

Yousician helps guitarists improve by showing them when their playing is just right. Its technology listens to them play, giving them instant feedback on their accuracy and timing so they always know when they’re hitting the right notes and strumming the chords on time.

Step 5

Scalability

As your organisation grows, so too will your training needs. An LMS should be able to scale seamlessly to accommodate more users, more content, and more complex training programs. 

Many off-the-shelf solutions struggle with scalability, leading to performance issues and limited functionality as your needs expand.

Step 6

Integration with existing software

One of the standout benefits of a bespoke LMS is the ability to seamlessly integrate with other software used by people teams, such as HR systems, talent management platforms, and performance tracking tools. 

Off-the-shelf LMS products are not always set up to easily connect with your existing tech stack, which can make it difficult to link training directly to talent management initiatives. 

Wouldn’t it be great if, when a new hire is onboarded through the HR platform, their details could automatically flow into the LMS, enrolling them in relevant induction training without requiring manual input? 

And what if  performance reviews conducted in the talent management system can directly inform personalised learning paths within the LMS, aligning training initiatives with individual career goals?

By tuning up your existing LMS or building a bespoke solution, this is easily achievable.

Step 7

Data and Analytics

One of the major limitations of standard platforms is that they often fall short in providing the depth of data we need to make informed, strategic decisions about our people and our organisation.

Typically, the only insights available are basic metrics like course completions per user.

What’s missing is a detailed view of how users interact with the system – we can’t easily pinpoint which content resonates most, which features are engaging, or identify areas that may not be effective for specific user groups.

Given the diverse range of experience, expertise, and ambition across our teams, it’s crucial to understand exactly how they’re engaging with the system. Without this visibility, it’s impossible to accurately measure progress and optimise performance. We’re flying blind.

Time for some magic?

At Electric Circus, we specialise in tuning up LMS platforms – or creating them from scratch – to ensure that your organisation gets the benefit of all of these magic ingredients, and more. 

So, if you feel your LMS could do more for you and your employees, get in touch with us today and let’s talk about how we can transform workplace learning in your business.

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