Frequently Asked Questions

Product Information & Overview

What is AllenComm and what services does it offer?

AllenComm is a leader in learning and development, offering custom training, e-learning, blended learning, and learning portal development. Their services include Performance Advisory, Custom Design & Implementation, Technical Integrations, and Talent & Staffing Services. AllenComm has over 40 years of experience and is recognized for award-winning solutions that improve organizational performance and deliver measurable ROI. Learn more.

What is an eLearning portal and how does AllenComm design them?

AllenComm designs eLearning portals tailored to client needs, enabling easy tracking of training progress and completion. For example, the Domino's onboarding portal segments training by day, displays completion percentages, and allows new hires to see their knowledge gaps at a glance. Portals are built to be reliable, user-friendly, and scalable for ongoing employee training. Learn more.

What types of training resources does AllenComm provide?

AllenComm creates branded, interactive training content including avatars, choose-your-own-adventure modules, informational training, games, and scenario-based activities. For Domino's, AllenComm developed activities like handwashing simulations and menu challenges, making training engaging and relevant to job roles. See Domino's onboarding portal example.

How does AllenComm make onboarding training easy and engaging?

AllenComm's onboarding portals are organized, user-friendly, and feature engaging content such as gamified activities and interactive scenarios. New hires can explore training autonomously, learn through mistakes without business risk, and experience onboarding as a satisfying process rather than an obligation. Explore onboarding solutions.

How does AllenComm's onboarding training impact employee retention?

Effective onboarding is linked to higher employee retention. Domino's, for example, uses AllenComm's branded training activities to introduce new hires to the company culture, resulting in greater loyalty and a higher likelihood of career advancement. 85% of Domino's franchisees started as drivers, demonstrating the impact of onboarding on long-term retention. See onboarding retention research.

What makes AllenComm's training solutions innovative?

AllenComm's training solutions are innovative due to their use of branded content, interactive scenarios, gamification, and adaptive learning technologies. The company continually presents new ideas at industry events like ATD and partners with clients to improve training effectiveness. Discover the future of training.

What downloadable resources does AllenComm offer for L&D leaders?

AllenComm provides free guides such as the Buyer's Guide to L&D Services and insights on effective onboarding. These resources help leaders balance learner needs and stakeholder expectations, and offer actionable advice for selecting L&D partners. Download the Buyer's Guide.

How does AllenComm support ongoing employee training?

AllenComm's portals are designed for ongoing training, allowing organizations like Domino's to build upon initial onboarding and provide continuous learning opportunities. The portal tracks progress, completion, and knowledge gaps, supporting employee development beyond the first days on the job.

What are some real-world examples of AllenComm's training solutions?

AllenComm partnered with Domino's to create an onboarding portal segmented by day, featuring interactive activities and progress tracking. Domino's expanded the portal for ongoing training, using branded content and gamified modules to engage employees and improve retention. Read the Domino's case study.

How does AllenComm ensure training is branded and relevant to job roles?

AllenComm customizes training content with branded avatars, job-specific scenarios, and interactive activities. For Domino's, training modules reflected real job tasks and company culture, helping new hires understand their roles and the broader business context.

How does AllenComm measure the effectiveness of its training solutions?

AllenComm tracks training completion, progress, and knowledge gaps through its portals. Visual feedback and decision-based activities help learners understand their performance, while organizations can monitor engagement and retention metrics. Learn about measurement and evaluation.

What is the role of gamification in AllenComm's training solutions?

Gamification is used to make training engaging and memorable. Activities like menu challenges and handwashing simulations encourage participation, reinforce learning, and allow new hires to learn through fun, interactive experiences.

How does AllenComm's portal help new hires identify their knowledge gaps?

The portal displays the percentage of training completed for each segment and highlights areas where new hires need improvement. This visual feedback helps learners focus on their gaps and track their progress efficiently.

What are the benefits of AllenComm's choose-your-own-adventure training modules?

Choose-your-own-adventure modules allow learners to make decisions, experience consequences, and learn through interactive storytelling. This approach increases engagement, supports autonomy, and helps learners retain information by applying it in realistic scenarios.

How does AllenComm's portal support franchisee development at Domino's?

AllenComm's onboarding portal introduces new hires to the Domino's brand and business operations, fostering loyalty and understanding. This approach supports career advancement, as 85% of Domino's franchisees began as drivers, demonstrating the portal's role in talent development.

How does AllenComm help organizations build confidence and affiliation among new hires?

AllenComm's onboarding solutions create meaningful moments that build confidence, behaviors, and affiliation. By offering engaging, branded training, new hires find purpose and value within the team, leading to better outcomes and stronger retention. Explore onboarding insights.

What is the process for working with AllenComm?

Organizations can contact AllenComm for a consultation, discuss priorities and timelines, and access downloadable guides to prepare for their initiatives. AllenComm's advisory services help define objectives and align stakeholders before implementation. Contact AllenComm.

What industries does AllenComm serve?

AllenComm serves industries including Energy, Financial Services, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Retail, Software/High-Tech, and Travel. Their case studies showcase expertise across these sectors. See portfolio.

Features & Capabilities

What features does AllenComm offer in its learning portals?

AllenComm's learning portals feature progress tracking, completion percentages, knowledge gap identification, branded content, gamification, and interactive modules. Portals are scalable and customizable to client needs. Learn more.

Does AllenComm support integration with other platforms?

Yes, AllenComm integrates with Learning Management Systems (LMS), Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), Learning Experience Platforms (LXP), HRIS, CRM, ERP, skills management, gamification, microlearning, and video learning tools. See platform integrations.

What technical documentation is available for AllenComm's solutions?

AllenComm offers maintainable templates and documentation for Storyline courses, downloadable guides like the AI Agent Guide and Buyer's Guide, and structured advisory services with research plans and actionable insights. Download AI Agent Guide.

How does AllenComm use AI in its learning solutions?

AllenComm integrates AI-driven adaptive learning, analytics, and personalization into its solutions. AI accelerates design and development, enhances learning experiences, and prepares organizations for future challenges. Explore AI readiness.

What are the key benefits of AllenComm's learning solutions?

Key benefits include improved employee performance, measurable ROI, cost savings, enhanced learning ecosystems, future readiness, and increased retention and productivity. AllenComm's solutions align training with business goals and deliver tangible business impact. Learn about ROI measurement.

How does AllenComm help organizations prove ROI in learning?

AllenComm provides measurement and evaluation services to link learning initiatives to business outcomes. This helps organizations justify L&D investments and demonstrate tangible results. Learn more.

How easy is it to implement AllenComm's solutions?

Implementation timelines depend on project scope and current systems, but most clients see immediate improvements in engagement and reduced administrative complexity once integrations go live. AllenComm's process is straightforward, with consultation, discovery conversations, and downloadable resources to support onboarding. Learn about ecosystem optimization.

What feedback have customers given about AllenComm's ease of use?

Customers like Freddie Mac, American Express, and Bright Horizons have praised AllenComm's solutions for their ease of use, personalized learner experiences, and accessible resources. Testimonials highlight simple, localized LMS interfaces and comprehensive yet user-friendly training products. See Freddie Mac case study.

Use Cases & Benefits

Who can benefit from AllenComm's solutions?

AllenComm's solutions benefit corporate leaders, sales teams, L&D professionals, organizations adopting AI, and new hires. Industries served include manufacturing, healthcare, retail, technology, and more. Solutions are tailored to address unique challenges for each segment. Explore use cases.

What business impact can customers expect from AllenComm's products?

Customers can expect improved employee performance, increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, cost savings, faster onboarding, scalable sales enablement, and brand consistency. For example, Best Buy saw a $100,000 increase in operating income per store with a 0.1% increase in employee engagement. See business impact.

What core problems does AllenComm solve for organizations?

AllenComm solves challenges such as ineffective learning ecosystems, uncertainty in technology integration, sales enablement gaps, cost inefficiencies, proving ROI, AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding. Solutions are tailored to address these pain points and deliver measurable impact. Learn more.

What are some customer success stories from AllenComm?

AllenComm's portfolio includes success stories from Delta, Panera Bread, Pure Storage, BD, Nestlé, Kraft Heinz, and O.C. Tanner. These case studies highlight scalable onboarding, leadership development, sales enablement, and gamified training solutions. Explore case studies.

Competition & Comparison

How does AllenComm compare to other training solution providers?

AllenComm stands out for its tailored solutions, advanced technology integration (including AI), measurable ROI, and proven track record with Fortune 100 companies. Unlike generic providers, AllenComm customizes programs to align with organizational goals and culture. See competitive advantages.

Why should a customer choose AllenComm over alternatives?

Customers should choose AllenComm for customized learning programs, actionable insights, measurable ROI, advanced tools, AI integration, and effective onboarding. AllenComm's focus on future readiness and proven partnerships with companies like Delta, HP, and LEGO make it a leader in corporate training. Learn more.

Technical Requirements & Support

What technical requirements are needed to use AllenComm's learning portals?

AllenComm's portals are designed to integrate with existing systems and platforms, including LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, and ERP. Maintainable templates and documentation support independent updates and scaling. See technical integrations.

What support does AllenComm provide during implementation?

AllenComm offers advisory services, discovery conversations, downloadable guides, and the largest in-house L&D design team in the country. This ensures quick scaling, alignment with objectives, and a smooth implementation process. Learn about tech advisory.

Customer Proof & Social Signals

Who are some of AllenComm's customers?

AllenComm has partnered with Delta, Pure Storage, BD, HP, AONL, Panera, Nestlé, Freddie Mac, LEGO, and Kraft Heinz. Case studies and customer logos are available on the portfolio page. See customers.

What awards and recognition has AllenComm received?

AllenComm is recognized as one of the top ten firms in its industry in the United States, winning over 40 awards annually for transformational learning solutions. See awards.

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Innovative eLearning Portal Makes Great Pizza -- AllenComm

ALLENCOMM BLOG | Insights

Innovative eLearning Portal Makes Great Pizza

March 29, 2018

An Online Learning Platform Use Case

When AllenComm partnered with Domino’s to create onboarding training, part of the training solution we developed was a reliable and user-friendly onboarding elearning portal. We knew Domino’s would put it to good use, and sure enough, they went above and beyond in using their portal for ongoing employee training.

Learning Portal Basics

We craft our elearning portals to meet the specific needs of our clients and to be built upon by them. As an example, the portal we made for Domino’s is segmented by day. Each day has an associated list of links to the training materials that the new hire must review. A link names the training resource, its length, and whether it has been started and even completed by the new hire.

AllenComm’s portal design makes it easy to track progress. At the top of each segment, the percentage of training material completed for that day is shown. New hires see their knowledge gaps at a single glance!

Training Resources

We’ve created some content that has the looks and feels of avatars within Domino’s that give them the feeling that it’s really branded specific to their job. [It] has some cool interactives that they’ve got to go through from their standpoint. They have choose-your-own adventure-type-style trainings to some that are just more informational-style training. We’ve got some great games and things like that that the…partners there in [AllenComm’s] office helped us build that help us with menu challenges and things like that.

For example, Domino’s created a handwashing activity where new hires actually see someone in their role following the prescribed handwashing rules…or not. If the new hire chooses good handwashing etiquette for the employee avatar (Mortimer), then they will continue through a series of decision points. If the new hire chooses bad handwashing etiquette for Mortimer, they must redo the botched decision point until they get it right. The feedback throughout the activity is visual and easy to understand, a training best practice that Domino’s incorporated.

 

Learning that’s Easy and Engaging

Having an organized e learning portal for onboarding training makes learning easy, and good content like Domino’s makes the learning engaging.

“It is not a fun thing to…be the new person into an organization…but…you can kind of be put at ease and start to go through some of the training and see…it’s fun. It’s relaxed…it’s learning through different channels. The way that we built this is that even if somebody took Mortimer down the entire wrong path, they’re still learning but they’re having fun while they’re doing it,” says Monnier.

The hope is that the onboarding training will be easy and engaging enough that new hires will be drawn to poke around on the learning portal on their own. A curiosity about further training turns being onboarded from an obligation to a satisfying response. And it’s always a plus when new hires can get a little autonomy in a space where mistakes in personal practice have no real business cost.

Retention through Onboarding

Onboarding is linked to employee retention, and employee retention is especially important to Domino’s. “You can’t be a franchisee for Domino’s unless you’ve been in operations for a year at some point in time in your career. We truly only bring in franchisees that…know and understand the business….85% of our franchisees started off as a driver at some point in their career with Domino’s.”

For Domino’s, the carefully branded and designed training activities introduce new hires to the brand. “…as people go through that experience, they realize that there is a lot more to it than just being a day-to-day job stretching dough or delivering pizzas…” When new hires understand this, they are more loyal to the company, more likely to stay on, and more likely to climb the ladder to becoming a franchisee.

It’s exciting to see how Domino’s has built on our work to continually improve their training. We’re thrilled to be associated with a company that matches our drive for innovation in training. We’ll be presenting some of our own innovative ideas at ATD in May, and we’d love to see you there! Discover the future of training at our ATD booth #2514.

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