The Changing Role Of Modern LMS As An Intelligent Performance Management System

Factors driving the scope of online training platforms to bridge skills-gaps

With digitization, the scope of technology-aided learning is gaining immense popularity in corporate circles. The impact of eLearning endeavors depends on the choice of platform chosen to impart effective workforce training. Therefore, modern learning management systems (LMS) are deployed to align training content as per the pertinent needs, ensuring that overall learning efforts are sustainable within the corporate environment. With the innovation of online learning tools, the evolution of mobile technologies, and demand for continuous learning, the role of LMS is transforming from merely a workforce training platform to an efficient performance support system.
 

 
The new-age LMS supports the effective delivery of relevant e-courses, track individual progress, provide assessments, and more. It can seamlessly integrate with human resource management system (HRMS), sales performance systems (SPS), dealer management systems (DMS), and other existing systems to boost knowledge retention, workforce engagement, andoverall business performance. Various aspects are driving the significant transformation of an LMS into a powerful performance support system include:

The new-age learners demand the delivery of bite-sized training modules which are easily accessible on personalized mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The overall learning uptake improves when learning is delivered anytime and anywhere. With an introduction to the latest mobile apps, learners can access short training modules at spaced intervals of time, resulting in increased engagement and knowledge competency. As modern LMS integrates with multiple handheld devices, corporate learners can undergo training at their own pace, bridge their knowledge gaps and boost their overall workplace performance.

With eLearning delivery becoming more popular in the corporate, an LMS can certainly aid employees to align courses as per their personalized needs. So, LMS integration with HRMS helps to automate the process of report generation,feedback mechanism, certifications,progress tracking, and more. The overall performance indicators of individualscan be easily synched with incentives, rewards, and promotions, thereby encouraging employees to improve their skills competency and perform better.

Once the LMS successfully integrates with HRMS, the process to fetch employee data becomes more effortless. Also, the real-time performance assessment through robust training platforms allows managers to give instant feedback, boost the morale of employees who did not perform well and appreciating for an excellent job. For instance, organizations first create data of their sales employees based on their number of leads, sales conversions, and performance metrics. Then, an LMS targets the key performance indicators (KPIs) for individuals, based on which training for soft skills, time management, or sales enablement is automatically assigned to bridge the skills gaps.
 
In addition, some more factors help LMSs align more to create a powerful learning and development environment.

In today’s digital learning environment, the need for workplace training needs is continuously evolving. In such a scenario, the deployment of customizable training platforms is becoming a necessity for all enterprises, whether big or small.So, both the HR as well as learning and development (L&D)departments play a significant role in improving employee performance by integrating their systems, collaborating, tracking individual progress, and automating the training process.
 
Additional Resources:
3 Ways to Transform an LMS Into an Intelligent Performance Engine by Victoria Zambito