how to select a learning management platform (lms)
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From RFP to Vendor Selection, the process of selecting a Learning Management System (LMS). Vendor Selection, Committee, evaluationTRANSCRIPT
So……..You’ve Been Tasked With
Selecting An LMS?
Christopher Duffy, CISSP
Perspective
Top 10 Fears• Death• Speaking• Flying• Enclosed Spaces• Rejection• Heights• Dark• Bridges• Spiders
Goals
• Clarity on LMS Role• Time Frame• Budget• Commitment
Transparent
• Process• Structure• Updates• Demonstration• Selection
For Success
Team LeaderTask ForceExternal ConsultingSolid StructureFixed ProcessOpen Demonstrations*
Leader /Facilitator
• Technology Focused?
• Strong Communicator
• Project Management Experience
• Vendor Neutral AS possible
EMPOWERED
PROGRAMMERS
Instr. Design ADMINISTRATION
SUPPORTSTUDENTS
FACULTYTECHNOLOGY
ERP ADMINS
Team
• Primary Stakeholders• Size of Team– 33:1 = TIE
• Ensure Depth of Team– Academic– Technology– Business Office– Students
• Vested Interest?
External Expertise
• Brings Depth of Industry Experience• Provides Mediation• Ensure Structure• Shortens Timeline
• Foundation for ENTIRE Selection Process– RFP Sections /Chapters Used for Scoring – Used for Building Demo Scores– Guide for Vendors– Score Sheets for Participants
Structure
• Set Realistic Timeframes– Response to RFP– Clarification on RFP– Proposal Deadlines– Submissions by Vendors– Task Force Reviews– Demonstrations– Final Selection– Contract Negotiations
Schedule of Events
Meetings
• Build The Requirements• Set the Structure• Weigh the RFP• Take Meeting Minutes• Create Repository– Online!
• Share with Institution
RFP & Structure
• Give Background– Institution– Student Demographics– What Brought You here
• Keep it Concise• Easy to Make Complex• Great Vendor Response= Your Success
RFP
• Build Sections / Chapters• Weight Each Section• Request Digital & Paper• Have All Sent to CFO• Include All Attachments– Price Eval Form– LMS Demo Eval Form
RFP Sections
• Overview & Statement• Schedule • Vendor Qualifications• Review & Evaluation• RFP Requirements• Instructions• Disclaimer
Demonstration
• Open Up To All (RSVP)• Anyone can Vote– Must Attend ALL Demos
• 2 Hours is Not Enough• Add Q&A After Formal• No Trinkets & Trash!
Pricing
• Don’t Open!• Go Out 3 5 & 6 Year TCO• Request Breakdown:– By Module– Support Options– Training– Mobile– Integration
CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS
Before You Sign
• Get Legal Involved• Contract= RFP SLA• Penalties?• You Own the DATA!• Exit Strategy• DON’T BACK DOWN!
Pitfalls
• Pricing• Caught up In Bias• Schedule Ample Demo Time• Round 2?• Politics• Stick to Process!
• Wont Get Financial Statements for All• Supplied References are Worthless!*• Close the Loop with ALL Vendors• Feedback is Important• Revisit in 3-5 years
When Work Tasks You With Selecting an LMS
Christopher Duffy, CISSP