{"id":40347,"date":"2022-11-27T21:03:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T21:03:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/totara.com\/events\/6-things-that-will-kill-your-lms-and-3-companies-that-did-it-right\/"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:59:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:59:15","slug":"6-things-that-will-kill-your-lms-and-3-companies-that-did-it-right","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/totara.com\/us\/events\/6-things-that-will-kill-your-lms-and-3-companies-that-did-it-right\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Things That Will Kill Your LMS&#8230; and 3 Companies That Did It Right"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p class=\"lead large\"><strong>Enterprise-class learning systems aren\u2019t known for being cheap. So, when you invest a large chunk of your L&amp;D budget in an LMS, how can you be sure it will succeed?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many organizations fall into unforeseen traps as they procure, implement and roll-out an LMS. And all too often, those roadblocks derail implementation and delay success. How can you avoid these fatal missteps?<\/p>\n<p>Join John Leh, CEO and Lead Analyst at Talented Learning and Lars Hyland, Chief Learning Officer at Totara for the webinar recoding below. With real-world examples as a guide, you\u2019ll learn about 6 LMS killers and what you can do to ensure that your system exceeds expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, you\u2019ll discover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 6 most lethal LMS implementation threats<\/li>\n<li>Typical warning signs<\/li>\n<li>Why adaptability matters<\/li>\n<li>How to spot an adaptable LMS<\/li>\n<li>What 3 companies did to get it right<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this opportunity to ensure a better outcome for your next LMS!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our special guests are Tomas Lionikas and Rimantas Juknys, two learning technology experts who manage online training for <span style=\"color: #36bcaf;\"><a style=\"color: #36bcaf;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.totaralearning.com\/customer-stories\/western-union\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"a307c102-0402-4af1-9d0c-a5cd6a1a57d6\">Western Union<\/a><\/span>\u2019s vast network of money transfer services providers.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29463\" src=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Western-Union_Totara_LMS_medium-300x193.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Western-Union_Totara_LMS_medium-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Western-Union_Totara_LMS_medium-768x494.jpg 768w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Western-Union_Totara_LMS_medium.jpg 835w\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"193\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Speakers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14205 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/John-Leh-headshot-replacement-4-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/John-Leh-headshot-replacement-4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/John-Leh-headshot-replacement-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/John-Leh-headshot-replacement-4.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__media\">\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>John Leh<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>CEO &amp; Lead Analyst, Talented Learning<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\">John Leh is CEO and Lead Analyst at Talented Learning, LLC. Named among the \u201cTop 20 Global Elearning Movers and Shakers\u201d in 2018 and 2017, John is a fiercely independent LMS selection consultant, blogger and podcaster who helps organizations select and implement learning technology strategies \u2013 primarily for extended enterprise applications. His advice is based on more than 20 years of industry experience, serving as a trusted LMS selection and sales adviser to more than 100 learning organizations with a total technology spend of more than $65 million. You can connect with John on Twitter at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #36bcaf;\"><a style=\"color: #36bcaf;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/johnleh\">@JohnLeh<\/a><\/span>\u00a0or on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #36bcaf;\"><a style=\"color: #36bcaf;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/johnleh\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/span>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"slat__title h2 has-no-margin\"><\/h2>\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__media\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14709 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lars_Picture-150x150.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lars_Picture-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lars_Picture-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lars_Picture.png 730w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>Lars Hyland<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>Managing Director, EMEA \u2013 Totara Learning<br \/>\n<\/strong>Lars Hyland is a well-known figure in the HR and workplace learning community, who believes adaptable and flexible technology\u00a0forms the foundation for the new world of work. Lars is an expert in the field of Talent Experience, that brings together learning, engagement and performance management practices to drive employee satisfaction and productivity.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__media\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__media\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-22951 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Tomas-Lionikas-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>Tomas Lionikas<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>Senior Manager for Global Agent Training, Western Union<br \/>\n<\/strong>15 years working around LMS\u2019es, from racking servers, integration development to taking learner support calls. Managing a very inspired and successful team for the past 10 years at Western Union. Education: Master in Software Engineering.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__media\">\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"slat__inner has-margin-top-base\">\n<div class=\"slat__media\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20023 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rimantas-headshot-150x150.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rimantas-headshot-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rimantas-headshot-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/totara.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Rimantas-headshot.png 730w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>Rimantas Juknys<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"responsive-ratio responsive-ratio--1-1 field field--name-field-teaser field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field--item\"><strong>Learning Technology Team Manager, Western Union<\/strong><br \/>\nI started off as student for bachelor\u2019s degree in Software Engineering and ended up attached to learning field, specifically to LMS \u2013 first in Vilnius University where I studied in and then carried over to Western Union in 2011. I am very passioned about my work, continuously learning and always focusing on the customer. Migrating to a new LMS with &gt;300k active users in 2019 was my and team\u2019s biggest challenge and achievement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>This webinar has ended. 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