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Using Learning Technology to Enhance Business Strategy with Brendan Noud

Using Learning Technology to Enhance Business Strategy with Brendan Noud

Released Thursday, 28th August 2025
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Using Learning Technology to Enhance Business Strategy with Brendan Noud

Using Learning Technology to Enhance Business Strategy with Brendan Noud

Using Learning Technology to Enhance Business Strategy with Brendan Noud

Using Learning Technology to Enhance Business Strategy with Brendan Noud

Thursday, 28th August 2025
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IN THIS EPISODE...

Brendan Noud, CEO and co-founder of LearnUpon, discusses the evolution of his learning management system (LMS) company. LearnUpon, which was founded by two individuals in 2012, and now employs over 300 people worldwide. Brendan highlights the importance of AI in enhancing administrative tasks and learner engagement. He also emphasizes the importance of businesses understanding their training goals and selecting LMSs that align with their specific needs.

LearnUpon prioritizes ease of use and learner experience, catering to diverse audiences, including employees, customers, and partners. LearnUpon's success is attributed to its customer-centric approach, 24/7 support, and strategic partnerships.

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ABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP (SDL):

This podcast is brought to you by Shockingly Different Leadership, the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning, and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.

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WHAT TO LISTEN FOR:

1.    Brendan’s path from consulting to founding LearnUpon.

2.    Early challenges and the global growth of LearnUpon.

3.    What makes LearnUpon’s learning management system (LMS) stand out?

4.    How AI is used to enhance the platform.

5.    Focus on customer partnership and 24/7 support.

6.    Brendan’s tips for choosing an LMS.

7.    How does LearnUpon handle customer feature requests?

8.    What trends or risks does Brendan see in the LMS industry?

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FEATURED TIMESTAMPS:

[00:36] Brendan shares his background.

[01:14] Founding LearnUpon and its global growth.

[06:45] Description of an LMS and LearnUpon’s unique features.

[09:02] LearnUpon’s customer partnership approach.

[11:19] Integrating AI into the platform.

[14:04] Challenges of building a US customer base.

[20:06] Signature Segment: Brendan’s entry into the LATTOYG Playbook: Advice for companies choosing an LMS.

[22:45] Industry trends and risks.

[25:16] Balancing customer...

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Blended Workforces at Work

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Pick your choice of executive research studies and you’ll find that most of the C-suite say that the gap between the employee talent they currently have and the skills that are needed is what keeps them up at night. Executives are being forced to boldly question long-held assumptions about how work should be done, who should do it, and the role of the physical office and technology solutions. That’s why Blended Workforces are one of the hottest talent strategies today.  For those who don’t know, blended workforces are when employers use a mix of traditional employees with external resources like independent contractors, consultants, vendors, and technology- all in the hopes of enhancing competitiveness, ensuring cost flexibility, and expediting business goals. This sounds like a no-brainer, right?  Well, it’s not as easy as it seems. Unfortunately, effectively leading and managing blended workforces is very dynamic and complex, and has been overlooked by MBA programs and in-house corporate training departments. But now the topic of blended workforces has its own home! Subscribe to the podcast and tune in each week as we navigate how to go about up-leveling and optimizing blended workforces to do their best work. We’ll focus on supporting both sides of the table: - First, by helping employers unpack best practices to implement and blind spots to avoid when infusing a blended workforce strategy that will enable their ability to quickly adapt to changing business demands, as needed. - And on the flipside, we aim to help the wild, wild west of contractors and suppliers out there, by providing insights on how to master the critical success factors that will improve their chances of finding and landing lucrative contract opportunities. So, no matter if you are the head of HR, a C-Suite leader, a business executive, in Finance or procurement, or a product or service provider, this podcast is for you.  Welcome to our family and bring a friend, because it's time for all of us to get smarter about Blended Workforces @Work! Blended Workforces at Work Website: http://BlendedWorkforcesAtWork.com ABOUT SHOCKINGLY DIFFERENT LEADERSHIP SDL the go-to firm companies trust when needing to supplement their in-house HR teams with contract or interim HR, Learning and Culture experts to assist with business-critical People initiatives during peak periods of work. Visit https://shockinglydifferent.com to learn more.

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