In challenging timesSMART organisations see OPPORTUNITY and INNOVATE

Managing the Business of Training

Our Objectives in Challenging Times..

1. Reduce overheads2. Add value3. Market in new ways

Areas for Innovating

Software-as-a-Service Integration of SystemsLearning Beyond the ClassroomLearning Networks

SOFTWARE AS A SERVICETimes are changing...

Software-as-a-Service

Accessed anywhereAnytime

Xero StoryRemote Management

Support !

RapidDeployment

Low Risk

Try beforeyou buy

No Hardware Purchases No Software Licences

No Technical installation

Monthly Service FeeLarge budget not required

New features2-4 weeks.

Whole new approach with

new possibilities.

Some SaaS offerings you should know about

1. Gmail (Email)2. Xero (Online Accounting System)3. Mail Chimp (Newsletter Management)4. Campaign Monitor (Newsletter Management)5. Survey Monkey (Online Surveys )6. Google Analytics (Website Statistics)7. ProWorkflow (Project Management)8. LearningSource (Training Management Platform)

How does SaaS help you innovate?

Reduce overheads? Add value? Market in new ways?

SaaS is the enabler

INTEGRATION OF SYSTEMSAn efficiency explosion ...

HR Manager

Administrator

Course Registrations Management

Course List

Website

Multiple Independent Systems

Presenters

Learner

Technical Support

Course List

Venue Management Customer

Relationship Management

Reports

Business Manager

Feedback ReportsMarketing Reports

Local LANPresenters

Laptops

Document Management

eLearning & Online

Collaboration

Integrate

Customer Relationship Management

(CRM)

Course Registrations Management

ReportsDocument Management

eLearning & Online

Collaboration

Website

Single Integrated System

Website Integration ..or Intranet (Learning & Development Portal)

Accounting System

External Integration

Training Management Platform

Order

HRIS

CRM

LMS

Invoice

Zero data entry

Membership Database

What does System Integration deliver?

Reduces overheads? Adds value? Allows you to Market in new ways?

Integrating systems improves efficiencies and is now much easier.

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOMKeep them learning, keep them satisfied, keep them as clients...

Learning is a Journey Not a One-off Workshop

Extend the Classroom

Links to useful websites

Access to Course Resources

Forums,Wiki, blog

Just in time learningContinual Growth of Course Content

No additional expense or effort

News articlesAnnouncements

Business.govt.nzBizChat

Companies OfficeFRST Grant website

Mark’s Presentation Investment Pitch Template

Business Plan templates

Answer questions on who are the key investors in NZ

Article on current state of Angel investment

Through a Course Website (CourseSpace)

..but is has to be easy

Live Online Training

DesktopSharing

RemoteDesktopControl

Audio

ConferencingCall

ApplicationSharing

Success is based on;•Skill of presenter •Content being delivered •Level of Interaction•Quality of Audio & Internet Connection

Get it all right and this is what you can expect

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Tom

Sally

Live Online Training

5 - Excellent 4 - Very Good 3 - Good 2 - Unsatisfactory 1 - Very Disappoint-ing

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Blended Learning Programmes

Week1

IntroductionWorkshop

Week 2

Live Online

Week 3

Discussion & Assignment

Week 4

Self-paced online resource

Week 5

ConclusionWorkshop

“.. one-day programme is not enough to cement the good management behaviours. The art of management is a skill, rather than knowledge that

can be learned in one day. It takes practice and reflection... “

Involves multiple deliver methods to support a dynamic and rich learning experience

Putting it into practice

• 90min Session each week • Reflection • Skills vs. Knowledge • Manage Learner

6 Week Management Programme

What does engaging your learners in new ways deliver?

Reduces overheads Adds value Allows you to market in new ways?

Supporting a learning experience beyond the classroom enhances the learning experience and

allows you to differentiate yourself.

LEARNING NETWORKSWiden your reach

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Partnering Through NetworksCompany Intranet

Examples 1. Aggregate Course Portal2. Local Presence 3. In-company Training Portal 4. Extended Service Offering

Example 1) Aggregated Course Portal

Community and Adult Learning Portal

Automatically updated

Example 2) Local Presence

Vision Manawatu

Local Business Hub

Example 3) In-company Training Portal

Training ProviderTraining Provider

Training Provider

Courses

Intranet

Training Provider

Example 4) Extended Service Offering

Training Provider Accounting Training Service Provider

Training Provider

What do Learning Networks deliver?

Reduces overheads Adds value Allows you to market in new ways?

Collaborating through Learning Networks allows you to extend your reach and exposes you to new markets

In Summary

1. SaaS is an enabler

2. Integrating systems improves efficiencies and is now much easier

3. Enhances the learning experience and differentiate yourself

4. Learning Networks extends your reach

End of PresentationShort break & then a Live

Demo

www.learningsource.co.nz0800 890 888