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What ELearning platforms have you used that you would recommend for webinars, videos and online testing for products and processes?

<p> </p> <p><span><span>Hello, </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>I have to submit a business case for an online learning system for our company of500 staff that needs to have several functions:</span></span></p> <p> </p> <ul><li><span><span>Video playback</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Webinars</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Interactive material</span></span></li> <li><span><span>Online product testing</span></span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span><span>I am keen to hear of online learning platforms that you have used that are good value for money and have been easy to use from the perspective of an administrator and as a student.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Thank you in advance for your top tips.</span></span><span><span> </span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Kind regards,</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><span>Danny Carter</span></span></p>

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Question added by Daniel Carter , Assistant Vice President of Learning & Development , Union Insurance Company
Date Posted: 2014/12/18
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by shehzad khan , Technology Enhanced Learning Systems Manager , University of Reading

In my experience and im sure some will argue otherwise, I would say Moodle all of the way. Again this depends heavily on the other system already in play within the company and whether all of these systems need to talk with one another and share cross platform data. I have helped to implement Moodle in Universities, Colleges and for companies and has never let me down. It is easily adaptable and more importantly is open source so its100% free with a fantastic community of100s od programmers around the world supporting it. Feel free to ask any questions regarding it. It can do all of the things you have requested in your questions. Hope that helps. 

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Organization & Management

Organization and Management follows the Market Analysis. This section should include: your company's organizational structure, details about the ownership of your company, profiles of your management team, and the qualifications of your board of directors.

Who does what in your business? What is their background and why are you bringing them into the business as board members or employees? What are they responsible for? These may seem like unnecessary questions to answer in a one- or two-person organization, but the people reading your business plan want to know who's in charge, so tell them. Give a detailed description of each division or department and its function.

This section should include who's on the board (if you have an advisory board) and how you intend to keep them there. What kind of salary and benefits package do you have for your people? What incentives are you offering? How about promotions? Reassure your reader that the people you have on staff are more than just names on a letterhead.

Organizational Structure

A simple but effective way to lay out the structure of your company is to create an organizational chart with a narrative description. This will prove that you're leaving nothing to chance, you've thought out exactly who is doing what, and there is someone in charge of every function of your company. Nothing will fall through the cracks, and nothing will be done three or four times over. To a potential investor or employee, that is very important.

Ownership Information

This section should also include the legal structure of your business along with the subsequent ownership information it relates to. Have you incorporated your business? If so, is it a C or S corporation? Or perhaps you have formed a partnership with someone. If so, is it a general or limited partnership? Or maybe you are a sole proprietor.

The following important ownership information should be incorporated into your business plan:

  • Names of owners
  • Percentage ownership
  • Extent of involvement with the company
  • Forms of ownership (i.e., common stock, preferred stock, general partner, limited partner)
  • Outstanding equity equivalents (i.e., options, warrants, convertible debt)
  • Common stock (i.e., authorized or issued)
  • Management Profiles
  • Experts agree that one of the strongest factors for success in any growth company is the ability and track record of its owner/management team, so let your reader know about the key people in your company and their backgrounds. Provide resumes that include the following information:
  • Name
  • Position (include brief position description along with primary duties)
  • Primary responsibilities and authority
  • Education
  • Unique experience and skills
  • Prior EMPLOYMENT
  • Special skills
  • Past track record
  • Industry recognition
  • Community involvement
  • Number of years with company
  • Compensation basis and levels (make sure these are reasonable -- not too high or too low)
  • Be sure you quantify achievements (e.g. "Managed a sales force of ten people," "Managed a department of fifteen people," "Increased revenue by15 percent in the first six months," "Expanded the retail outlets at the rate of two each year," "Improved the customer service as rated by our customers from a60 percent to a90 percent rating")

Also highlight how the people surrounding you complement your own skills. If you're just starting out, show how each person's unique experience will contribute to the success of your venture.

Board of Directors' Qualifications

The major benefit of an unpaid advisory board is that it can provide expertise that your company cannot otherwise afford. A list of well-known, successful business owners/managers can go a long way toward enhancing your company's credibility and perception of management expertise.

If you have a board of directors, be sure to gather the following information when developing the outline for your business plan:

  • Names
  • Positions on the board
  • Extent of involvement with company
  • Background
  • Historical and future contribution to the company's success

Next, move on to the Service or Product Line section of your plan.

 

 

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