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October is here. Many organizations are deep in budget discussions and in this economic climate, learning & development teams are feeling the squeeze. CFOs are tightening the reins, and discretionary spending is being scrutinized line by line. But here’s the reality: L&D isn’t discretionary. It’s a strategic lever for business performance, retention, and resilience. [...]
Written by: Kealan Harman, Customer and Partner Education Advisor Why Training Isn’t Just Support Anymore In high-growth tech companies, the training function is undergoing a fundamental transformation. What was once seen as a post-sales enablement checkbox is now taking center stage in driving adoption, expansion, and even revenue. Across the [...]
Understanding AI Pilot Failures In the accelerating race toward using generative AI in business, one fact stands out sharply: most pilot programs are failing. According to MIT’s NANDA initiative, roughly 95% of generative AI pilots at companies are delivering little to no measurable impact on profit & loss. Only about 5% of these pilots [...]
For decades, Learning and Development (L&D) has battled a stubborn perception: that it’s a cost center. Budgets are often the first to be cut, leaders demand proof of value, and learning leaders are left defending their programs with soft metrics like completion rates or employee satisfaction scores. But the business environment has changed, and [...]
Written by: Emily McCarty, Customer and Partner Education Advisor Rethinking CME for Today’s Clinicians Continuing medical education is evolving. Clinicians are busier than ever, often licensed in multiple states, and juggling in-person, virtual, and hybrid learning. Traditional approaches like long modules, rigid completion rules, and manual attendance tracking just do [...]
Written by: Young Oh, Strategic Enterprise AE When OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, uttered the word “bubble” in reference to artificial intelligence, headlines exploded. Investors panicked, executives hesitated, and the chatter around AI shifted from excitement to skepticism almost overnight. And now, even Mark Zuckerberg is saying a ‘collapse’ is ‘definitely [...]
Before you make the case for investment, launch a new initiative, or walk into a planning session with stakeholders, it helps to pause and ask: Are we set up to show real business impact? This quick-reference Learning ROI Cheat Sheet is designed to help L&D leaders evaluate the strength of their current strategy across [...]
If you’ve already aligned your learning strategy with business goals — congratulations. You’ve done what many teams never reach: you’ve connected training to outcomes like performance, retention, and revenue contribution. But there’s one final — and critical — hurdle: getting your executive team to recognize the value. It’s not always about the strength of [...]
If your learning dashboard is packed with course completions, satisfaction surveys, and time-on-course stats, you’re not alone. But relying on these inputs as your core L&D metrics means you’re likely missing the real story and the opportunity to prove learning’s business impact. In fact, nearly 40% of organizations aren’t sure how their current measurement [...]
Introduction to Key Learning Events In a time when businesses are racing to keep pace with rapid technological advancements and shifting workforce dynamics, finding effective strategies for learning and development has become paramount. For organizations aiming to bridge skill gaps, integrate AI-driven solutions, and stay ahead in competitive markets, attending the right events can [...]
Everyone loves a good checklist — well, maybe just the type-A folks. Whether you’re the type who thrives on ticking boxes or someone who prefers big-picture thinking, this guide is designed to support both. We’ve compiled key actions senior L&D leaders can use to drive real business results, organized by theme for quick reference [...]
Written by: Ken Goldwasser, Implementation Consultant at Seertech The Technology Has Changed – The Message Is the Same Years ago, in the nascent days of “online” learning, Dr. Ralph Wileman, known for his work in visual literacy and instructional media, warned me not to get too attached to any particular training platform. Platforms, [...]
If you want to prove the return on investment (ROI) of your learning programs, you can’t start with course design. You can’t even start with learning objectives. The first step is far more strategic: align learning to the outcomes the business actually needs. For many organizations, this requires a shift in mindset. Learning can [...]
The Business Climate in 2025: Why L&D Can’t Afford to Fly Under the Radar To understand why ROI matters more than ever, we have to look at the broader business context. In 2025, companies are under immense pressure to preserve margins, drive performance, and stay competitive, often with fewer resources than before. Inflation, shifting [...]
LMS Technology Showcase Recap Recently, Seertech participated in Training Industry's LMS Tech Showcase. In under an hour, Seertech’s Chief Strategy Officer, Scott Mahoney, walked through how to transform a vague “skills strategy” into something measurable, actionable, and ROI-driven. The session focused on Seertech’s integrated skills framework and how it helps learning teams connect skills [...]
Covered in Our Latest Product Tour If you missed our recent product tour — or just want a quick refresh — you’re in the right place. In under an hour, Seertech’s Chief Revenue Officer Brad Swingruber and Solution Consultant Young Oh showcased how our Channels feature is helping organizations scale learning without scaling complexity. [...]
For many learning and development (L&D) teams, measuring the impact of training isn’t about lack of effort—it’s about shifting expectations. Learning teams have long been tasked with tracking course completions, attendance, or post-session satisfaction. These metrics are helpful, but they often don’t capture the full picture of how learning drives business outcomes. As organizations [...]
Written by: Jason Brown, Strategic Solutions Consultant at Seertech Most learning management systems try to help with compliance by sending reminders. But for many learners and managers, these messages do the opposite. Too many emails, bad timing, or poor targeting creates confusion. That doesn't just lower engagement. It directly impacts training completion. At [...]
Most learning dashboards are full of data. But the question is: does that data actually prove anything? If your reports are still tracking completions, time spent, or learner satisfaction, you’re not alone. But you’re also not showing impact. Business leaders are asking for results, not activity. It’s time for L&D to trade vanity metrics [...]
Understanding Customer Education as a Strategic Priority In today’s competitive business environment, customer education isn’t just a support function — it’s a strategic lever for driving engagement, retention, and long-term success. When customers understand how to fully use your product or service, they see more value. That leads to better adoption, deeper satisfaction, and [...]
