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LXP software is widely used by all kinds of businesses for their training needs. However, you might not be totally familiar with the possibilities offered by LXPs—or, to give them their full title, learning experience platforms.

This is the second article in our series on learning culture. To see the previous post, visit: What is a learning culture? Dr Nigel Paine, learning and leadership expert, international speaker and author of several books, talks to Rise Up about how to build a learning culture. In particular, he discusses four key elements that he says need to be in place in order for a learning culture to flourish: empowerment, trust, engagement and leadership.

The world of work has been irrevocably altered by the pandemic, and new solutions are required to meet the needs of today’s businesses. At Rise Up, we specialise in blended learning solutions, and have long had to take into consideration the balance between office-based and remote working. Thanks to our platform’s unique set of advantages, we are able to support L&D leaders in overcoming their learning challenges.

A lot of research has been conducted recently into the make-up of the modern workplace and it all says the same thing: that post-pandemic, most organisations will continue to offer a blend of office and remote working. However, even though business leaders know the future is hybrid, surprisingly few are actively preparing for it.

Nowadays, it’s not enough to implement just one type of learning method into your training programs. Instead, training programs need to incorporate as many learning methods as possible—from e-learning and face-to-face learning to virtual learning and social learning to ensure learners can efficiently build up a robust set of skills and knowledge.

When deciding whether to invest in new software, cost is one of the most significant aspects to consider. However, this isn’t a simple case of comparing price tags. Each programme will have a unique set of features which need to be taken into account. So, when you’re asking yourself about LMS costs, you need to weigh up your spend against the potential benefits to your business.

Nowadays, more companies than ever are turning to learning management systems (LMS) to manage and digitise their training. From large businesses to SMEs, companies far and wide are turning to LMSs en masse to train their employees. However, the process isn’t totally smooth for everyone. You might be struggling with outdated tech, using a platform that doesn’t encourage learner engagement, or just reluctant to leave the old-fashioned way behind.

As more companies come to understand the importance of learning and development to business performance, an aspect that can be hard to master is employee engagement. It’s all well and good to have a training solution in place, but if your workforce does not effectively interact with the material, they are unlikely to benefit. To make the most of your investment, you must ensure that employees are motivated to successfully participate in any training you provide.