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  • Closing the Gaps in Continuing Medical Education (CME): Credit, Attendance, and Compliance Across States

    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 [...]

  • Crossing the GenAI Divide: Why 95% of AI Projects Fail (and How to Get It Right)

    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 [...]

  • Your Learning ROI Cheat Sheet: A Quick Reference for Strategic Alignment

    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 [...]

  • How to Build a Business Case for Learning and Development (L&D) That Gets Executive Buy-In

    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 [...]

  • 5 Mistakes Learning and Development (L&D) Teams Make When Measuring Impact

    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 [...]

  • Fall 2025’s Learning and Development (L&D) Conference Circuit: What to Know Before You Go

    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 [...]

  • L&D Leader’s Field Guide: Actionable Checklist for Senior Learning & Development Leaders

    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 [...]

  • Designing for Outcomes, Not Platforms: A Smarter Approach to Learning Tech

    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, [...]

  • The Foundations of Learning ROI: How to Align L&D with Business Goals

    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 [...]

  • Why ROI Matters More Than Ever in Learning and Development (L&D)

    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 [...]

  • Validating and Proving Skills ROI – LMS Showcase Recap

    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 [...]

  • Nested Learning to Scale: Personalization Without Complexity

    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. [...]

  • Learning Metrics That Matter: How to Prove Business Impact Beyond Completion Rates

    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 [...]

  • The Science of Simplicity in Compliance Training: A Smarter Notification Strategy

    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 [...]

  • 10 Brutal Truths About Learning Metrics (and What to Track Instead)

    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 [...]

  • Overcome Training Scalability Challenges with an Extended Enterprise LMS

    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 [...]

  • The Ultimate Guide to Tracking LMS Metrics

    Understanding the Importance of LMS Metrics Understanding LMS metrics is crucial for the success and validation of your learning programs. LMS metrics offer key insights into the effectiveness of training initiatives, helping to provide concrete evidence of their value. With increasing pressure to demonstrate ROI, particularly from senior leadership and financial officers, tracking these [...]

  • Embracing the AI Shift in L&D

    Introduction to AI in Learning and Development AI is revolutionizing Learning and Development (L&D) by transforming traditional learning methodologies into dynamic, performance-oriented strategies. Unlike conventional tools that merely expedite existing processes, AI offers a comprehensive overhaul of how learning initiatives are designed and implemented. The true potential of AI lies in its ability to [...]

  • LMS Pricing Structures for 2026 – What you should know

    LMS Pricing Structures for 2026 Understanding LMS Pricing Models In the evolving landscape of Learning Management Systems (LMS), understanding various pricing models is essential for making informed decisions. The diversity in pricing structures caters to different organizational needs, ensuring that each entity can find a model that aligns with its specific training requirements. Common [...]

  • Scaling Learning, Simplifying Complexity: What We Covered in Our Latest Product Tour

    Covered in Our Latest Product Tour If you missed our recent live product tour — or want a quick recap — you’re in the right place. In just 30 minutes, we explored how Seertech’s learning enablement platform helps organizations like Snowflake, Red Hat, and Trane scale learning operations and deliver personalized, high-impact experiences across [...]