Learning on the Go

An emphasis on custom learning options combined with the expectation that learning assets must be available anywhere, anytime and a growing focus on data-driven decision making means that learning experience platforms are becoming popular.

But while an LXP offers many potential benefits, an organization needs to be ready for such a change to realize the advantages. To evaluate whether your company should adopt an LXP, writes Theresa Decker in "How to Choose a Learning Experience Platform," conduct a comprehensive evaluation of your current learning ecosystem and the needs of your stakeholders. Think about the risks and constraints of moving forward. Doing so will help you build a business case for investing in an LXP.

Decker recommends answering several questions to assess your organization's readiness:

• Do you have a learning strategy that supports the need for an LXP? Does that strategy align with business priorities?

  • Have you identified the goals for an LXP implementation?

  • Do internal data security standards accommodate an LXP?

  • What are the components of your current learning ecosystem?

  • Have you anticipated potential change resistance among stakeholder groups? Have you developed solutions to address concerns and foster buy-in?

  Once you've answered questions around strategy alignment, technology infrastructure, stakeholder needs analysis, user readiness, and resource allocation, consider where your organization is now, where you want to be, and any steps you can take to move the business closer to your goal.

  These tips were adapted from the June 2025 issue of TD at Work. Learn more at td.org/TDatWork.