Choosing the wrong LMS is one of the most expensive L&D mistakes an organisation can make. Here's how to avoid the five most common pitfalls.
After helping over 80 organisations evaluate and implement LMS platforms, we've seen the same mistakes made again and again. Here are the five most common — and how to avoid them.
1. Buying on Features, Not Outcomes
Every LMS vendor will demo their best features. The question isn't "can it do X?" but "will it change learner behaviour in our context?" Always start with your outcome metrics and work backwards to features.
2. Ignoring Total Cost of Ownership
Licence fees are just the beginning. Factor in implementation, training, customisation, annual increases, and the cost of switching if it doesn't work out.