A Practical Way to Structure OKRs in L&D: Understanding the Logic Behind SCOPE
Many L&D teams are adopting OKRs, but still struggle to connect learning activity to real performance outcomes. This article explores the underlying logic behind structuring OKRs effectively in L&D, building on the SCOPE approach. Rather than introducing a new framework, it shows how to apply existing principles in a more connected way, helping teams move from tracking activity to driving measurable business impact.
Totara Rapid Fire Edition: Structuring Learning Delivery – Courses, Pathways, and the Learner Experience [Part 1]
Most LMS conversations about course delivery start in the wrong place. They zoom in on content formats, uploads, and course setup. In practice, the real questions sit elsewhere. How is learning structured? When does it show up? What does it feel like to move through it? And does any of that actually improve performance? These […]
Implementing a Multi-Era LMS Strategy: A Practical Framework for L&D Leaders
This article is a continuation of my three previous articles: The LMS Industry Isn’t Where You Think It Is, When LMS Eras Don’t Line Up: How Vendors Bridge the Strategic Gap & How Totara Fits Into the Non-Linear Eras of the LMS Industry. For proper context, I recommend that you read these articles first. Why […]
What High-Performing L&D Looks Like Today: A Totara Thursdays Roundup
Learning & Development doesn’t really have a content problem. If anything, there’s usually too much of it. The real issue is relevance. For years, teams have been rewarded for producing more. More courses, more completions, more activity. On paper, that looks like progress. But when you step back, it doesn’t always translate into better performance. And […]
From OKRs to Outcomes: A Practical Guide to Implementing OKRs in L&D
Many L&D teams are adopting OKRs to improve alignment and measurement, but often apply them in ways that reinforce existing habits. This article explores how to implement OKRs in a way that actually drives performance, not just better reporting. It introduces a practical framework for writing outcome-focused OKRs, supported by real examples and common pitfalls, helping L&D teams connect learning to measurable business results.
Totara Rapid Fire Edition: Social Learning and Collaboration in Totara Learn – Turning Interaction into Performance
Totara Rapid Fire articles show up from time to time inside the Totara Thursdays series. The approach is simple. Take one practical domain and break it into a few focused questions. Each one gets a clear answer, then a short reflection on what it actually means for how a learning system works. No heavy theory. […]
Making Sense of Totara AI: Where It Delivers Real Value
Totara’s AI features promise a lot, but where do they actually create value? This article takes a practical look at how these capabilities support real learning and performance outcomes. Moving beyond feature lists, it explores where AI reduces friction, where it falls short, and how organisations can apply it meaningfully within their learning ecosystem.
Why KPIs Are Not Enough: Introducing OKRs in L&D
Many L&D teams still measure success through activity metrics like completions and satisfaction scores. But these rarely show whether performance is actually improving. This article explores why KPIs alone are not enough and how OKRs can help shift learning from reporting activity to driving measurable business outcomes. It provides a practical perspective on how L&D can better align with performance and demonstrate real impact.
When Training Expands but Structure Falls Behind
As training activity expands across an organisation, the structure needed to guide it does not always keep pace. Over time, this creates what we refer to as the structural gap, where programmes increase but direction, coordination, and visibility remain limited. This article explores how the structural gap appears in practice, why it is common, and what begins to bring structure back into learning.
From Store Floor to Sales Impact: How Totara Transforms Retail Learning
Retail organisations are investing heavily in training, yet performance gaps on the shop floor persist. With frontline turnover often exceeding 50–70% globally, the challenge is not content, but how quickly and consistently employees can perform. This article explores why traditional approaches fall short, and how learning can be repositioned with Totara as a system that directly supports operational performance and commercial outcomes.
