For the longest time, organizations invested in Learning Management Software (LMS) to meet the learning and development needs of their employees. Then, all of a sudden, everyone started talking about the need for a Learning Experience Platform (LXP). But are LMS and LXP really that different?Although they often get mistaken for one another, LMS and LXP are different, and while both can be helpful for your organization, you need to understand each platform to use it best. To help find the signal through the noise surrounding these types of platforms, David welcomes Fiona Leteney, Senior Analyst at Fosway Group, to the show. Fiona has long been on the cutting edge of the LMS/LXP discussion, predicting a shift in how learning systems were approached as early as 2017. Join us as we discuss:Importance of integrating programs with communication platformsHow learning experience differs from learner experienceBest ways to shortlist LXPs for your organization’s needsState of the digital experience in cohort-based learning programsLarger issues in education that extend beyond LMS and LXP

Should L&D professionals take lessons from… video game streamers?It may seem an odd question, but with the rise in AI and digital tools, so many learning experiences are now being designed without an eye toward how humans actually learn. Those who understand online content consumption and user experience design will be at a massive advantage. These are areas that today’s guest, Lan Tran, understands very well. As the Director of Learning Design and Technology at McDonald’s—a company as diverse as it is massive—Lan is dedicated to creating learning materials that are customized to local cultures to meet the needs of their people.Join us as we discuss:The unique approach to learning McDonald’s uses to serve its vast employee baseHow our struggles, motivations, and engagement factors contribute to effective L&DThe impact of different organizational models on learning design effortsCreating a culture of reflection and practice (even with limited time)

Learning experiences should never be stale, predictable, or cookie cutter. They should be meaningful and people-first, because when your people learn, your organization wins—and the business results follow.That’s what we believe, and on They Learn You Win, that’s how we’ll approach the world of learning and development. Host David Wentworth is joined by colleagues and industry experts to highlight new technology that is blowing our socks off (or just blowing smoke), discuss the latest issues and trends, and put a spotlight on those who are doing L&D so well that it makes us jealous.Join us on They Learn You Win: where L&D meets people.