The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development

In this episode, Will and Matt are joined by two renowned experts, Lori Niles-Hofmann and Steve Foreman. This extended, single segment show is all about the LMS. What is it? How did we get here? Where are we going? What are we trying to accomplish and how do we meet our LMS needs? Lori and Steve share their expertise on how to evaluate an LMS and how to evaluate LMS vendors. They provide tons and tons of tips and advice on everything about these monsters. Did you know there were tons of different types of LMSs? We didn’t. Do you even need an LMS? Everyone has them? Do you? Why do you?

Show Notes

In this episode, Will and Matt are joined by two renowned experts, Lori Niles-Hofmann and Steve Foreman. This extended, single segment show is all about the LMS. What is it? How did we get here? Where are we going? What are we trying to accomplish and how do we meet our LMS needs? Lori and Steve share their expertise on how to evaluate an LMS and how to evaluate LMS vendors. They provide tons and tons of tips and advice on everything about these monsters. Did you know there were tons of different types of LMSs? We didn’t. Do you even need an LMS? Everyone has them? Do you? Why do you?

Lori is a senior learning strategist with over 20 years of L&D experience across many industries, including international banking, management consulting, and marketing. Her specialization is large-scale digital learning transformations and acts as a trusted adviser to CLOs around the world. Lori has developed data-based methodologies and frameworks that empower L&D teams to move from business support function to strategic business driver. She is currently based in Toronto, Canada with one foot in Europe. You can find Lori at https://lorinileshofmann.squarespace.com. 

Steve is a management consultant and software designer/developer in the eLearning space. He subscribes to a broader definition of eLearning that includes knowledge management, expertise location and management, communities of practice, and performance support solutions. You can find Steve at http://infomediadesigns.com. 

In our Best and Worst, Lori mentions during her best, Matt Ash from The Media Zoo sending her a game in the New York Times, called CAN YOU DEFEAT THE PRIVACY CHICKEN. Check it out here.

What is The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and Development?

Originally spearheaded by noted learning scientists and consultants, Will Thalheimer and Matt Richter, and originally called Truth In Learning, the updated, upgraded, and rebooted LDA Podcast explores all aspects of the Learning and Development field- validated tools and resources for better training, debunked learning models, controversies in the industry, and so much more. Now hosted by Matt and Clark Quinn (another noted scientist and consultant, the podcast will dive deeply into what makes learning and development more effective and beneficial for its end-users, stakeholders, and practitioners. Along with our monthly and general episodes, we will also offer a monthly series on AI, hosted by AI expert, Markus Bernhardt. Over the upcoming season, The LDA Podcast will:
-- Keep you current with L&D research and innovations
-- Unpack complex ideas and concepts
-- Sharpen your critical thinking skills
-- Stimulate your L&D grey cells (although this objective may not be evidence-based)

New episodes will hit your feed every two weeks.