Currently, many organizations are transitioning training records and tracking mechanisms into a LMS, which can be very time consuming and scary for a training team. Anyone struggling with holding the interests of both the boomers and the younger generations, and creating buy-in with these groups on new programs and new forms of technology, will benefit from this learning experience.

This session will walk participants through how to effectively manage the implementation of a new Learning Management System and an interactive learning program. You’ll get some key pointers, and pitfalls to avoid. You’ll get a project plan outline that will guide you through all the elements of how to implement a LMS from start to finish. You’ll learn how to manage an uncommitted team and gain trust and commitment, how to push the project forward without coming across as “pushy,” and how to incorporate interactive eLearning and cutting edge adult learning tactics to a workforce that is used to instructor-led training or that is not technologically savvy.

In this session, you will learn:

• Key things to do or avoid in a Learning Management System implementation
• How to create buy-in for a new program
• How to effectively communicate change to an apprehensive workforce
• The benefits of moving to an interactive scenario-based online learning platform
• How to develop an interactive online program that employees will embrace

Audience: Anyone managing a system transition or incorporating e-learning into their organization, or those dealing with a workforce on the edge of retirement or with the learning transition between boomers and younger employees.

About the Presenters: 

Gwen Parker
Director of Workforce Development
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

Gwen Parker holds a Master's degree in Training and Organizational Development from the University of Southern Mississippi. She has held numerous jobs in the training industry, including Manager of Training and Retention for Genesco Retail and Sr. Training Specialist for the United States Strategic Petroleum Reserve.  Gwen is a certified Louisiana Quality Award Auditor who has a passion for process improvement in an organization and human performance intervention. She enjoys learning about new trends in the training industry and implementing programs that make a positive and lastimg impact on an organization.

 

Amanda Newfield
Training and Development Program Manager
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

Amanda cannot resist a good challenge and considers the accomplishment of finding a solution the greatest rush ever.  She leverages these skills to manage the administration of the Comprehensive Public Training Program for the state of Louisiana.  In her career, she's gained vast experience in managing instructional design and employee development programs in both private and public industries. She managed e-learning programs for Amedisys, Inc., one of the nation's largest providers of home healthcare services, and DM Petroleum Operations Company, a prime contractor for the U.S. Department of Energy.  Her work experience has allowed her to create, manage, and implement numerous workplace learning projects including e-learning instructional design, learning management system implementation, and workforce competency programs. Her primary professional interests include leadership development, organizational development, succession planning, employee engagement, learning program metrics, and career planning.

Amanda has over nine years of experience in e-learning design and employee development. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Loyola University New Orleans and a Master's degree in Management. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children as well as reading and writing.

 

Meeting Sponsor

This month's meeting is sponsored by the University of Phoenix.

Meeting Schedule:

Check-in: 11:30 a.m.
Business Meeting: 11:50 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins please.

Cancellation Policy:

ASTDBR does not refund event registration fees. Attendees may substitute attendees in lieu of cancellation.  Contact president@br.astd.org for any questions about this cancellation policy.