| | Novebmer 20198LMS WILL TAKE LEARNING TO THE NEXT LEVELUday Bhatte, CEO, Hexis HiringAutomation is making inroads into every market segment and transforming it. How do you see its influence on the evolution of LMS? To what extent do you think has automation penetrated LMS?I foresee Automation digitally transforming current Learning Management System (LMS) platform. We won't realize we have transformed until it's well embedded and has become our second nature. One primal drawback with current day LMS is the amount of time spent in managing the system. The issues which crop up from time to time which very time consuming are:1. Assignment of training modules to employees2. Monitoring progress of various training modules and generate progress reports.3. Changes in course as per role or level change of trainees.Apart from the above there are many more daily task which need an army of LMS administrator to manage and drive training modules to achieve skill development and enhancement of workforce.I think we should automate daily task first and then move on to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to automate training needs identification. The major changes that are being made or already made are on following daily aspects:1. Reporting 2. Course Administration3. Level & Role based Personal Development Program We should move on to a more agile learning system which combines digital and social learning. In future the LMS systems will be more outcome focused. They will develop and manage customised training plan as per need of the individual.How important is it to synchronize the employee database with the LMS, and integrate business applications like HRIS and CRM with LMS? What are its major benefits? Integration of LMS with Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is very crucial aspect for success of any organisation. It requires collaboration between various teams and software management platforms to achieve desired results. Synchronising online training initiatives with business operations need planning and mammoth effort to achieve success. The major benefits of LMS integration with existing HR systems are as follows:1. Real time database: Integration of LMS with HRMS will increase efficiency in allocation of right level of training modules to right set of trainees. This will result in teams of HR and L&D having common set of employee information and aligned to training goals.2. Comprehensive employee training overviewThe new integrated platform will help you analyse complete employee data like current position, training modules completed, training modules in process and IN MY OPINION
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