{"id":73035,"date":"2026-01-23T12:37:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/resources\/the-lms-decision-when-to-stay-when-to-switch\/"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:37:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T12:37:10","slug":"the-lms-decision-when-to-stay-when-to-switch","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/resources\/the-lms-decision-when-to-stay-when-to-switch\/","title":{"rendered":"The LMS decision: when to stay, when to switch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p class=\"large\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most organisations reach a point where their LMS no longer supports the way they work.<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">This eBook helps you recognise when that point has arrived and what to do next.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"large\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">What this\u00a0guide\u00a0covers<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:299,&quot;335559739&quot;:299}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inside the eBook, you will learn how to:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Recognise the warning signs that an LMS is holding learning back.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Understand why organisations reach a tipping point and decide to move on.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build a 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Trust<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SPAR<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Odido<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, showing how a structured approach leads to measurable improvement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The guidance is informed by Totara\u2019s experience supporting more than\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1,500 organisations and 21 million learners worldwide<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, delivered through a global network of certified partners.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"large\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Download the 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