A Practical Approach to Choosing your LMS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
With hundreds of LMS options out there, how do you pick the right one… without drowning in demos and sales pitches? In this interactive session, you’ll learn a clear, practical process for evaluating and selecting an LMS that supports your goals now and in the future. We’ll walk through key steps, stakeholder tips, and must-ask questions so you can lead your organization through a smarter, more confident LMS decision. Walk away with an action plan you can start using immediately! No tech jargon or product promotions, just real talk and real tools.
SPEAKER BIO
Rachel Schell, Founder & Learning Strategist of RASPersonalized Solutions, is passionate about helping organizations ditch ineffective training and build real, simple, personalized learning that drives measurable business results. With over 15 years of experience across industries like healthcare, technology, government, and manufacturing, she specializes in creating interactive, real-world learning experiences that actually move businesses forward.
Through RASPersonalized Solutions, Rachel partners with organizations to create custom-built learning experiences — no off-the-shelf solutions here. Every program is designed around real-world application, ensuring that learning is interactive, practical, and, most importantly, impactful. Whether it’s through a blended learning approach, game-based experiences, simulations, or on-the-job programs, Rachel’s focus is on designing simple, personalized solutions that truly solve business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Map out their organization's current and future LMS needs.
- Follow a practical evaluation and selection process without overcomplicating it.
- Create a personalized checklist to guide internal decision-making.
- Avoid common LMS shopping mistakes and feel more confident in their choice.
ATD CAPABILITIES
Impacting Organizational Capability
- Future Readiness
- Data and Analytics

This session has been approved for recertification credits by the Association for Talent Development.