Frequently Asked Questions
Features & Capabilities
What are AllenComm's scalable content curation and authoring services?
AllenComm offers scalable content curation and authoring services that include reviewing and analyzing existing content, collaborating with subject-matter experts (SMEs), and authoring instructional activities such as scenarios and simulations. These services ensure high-quality, relevant, and targeted learning materials that align with organizational objectives. Learn more.
What features are included in AllenComm's content curation services?
AllenComm's content curation services feature review and analysis of existing content, content-gathering from SMEs, stakeholders, and learner groups, and instructional and writing expertise to deliver on instructional strategy and learning objectives. These features help organize and align content with desired outcomes. More details.
What are the benefits of AllenComm's content curation?
The benefits include relevant content tailored to the learner's work environment, targeted content that meets learning needs without overwhelming learners, and confidence that learners are accessing the best sources available. See more.
What features are included in AllenComm's content authoring services?
AllenComm's content authoring services include scripting instructional content using various authoring tools (with optional generative AI support), scripting for instructor-led and virtual instructor-led classes, storyboarding for podcasts, video, and VR/AR activities, and production of media such as screen recordings, video, and translation. Explore authoring services.
What outcomes can organizations expect from AllenComm's content authoring?
Organizations can expect the right content for the right learner experience, engaging writing that captures attention, storytelling and narrative approaches using the latest media, and professionally produced assets that build learner and organizational confidence. See outcomes.
How do content curation and authoring work together at AllenComm?
Content curation involves selecting and gathering valuable learning content aligned with program objectives, while content authoring creates instructional activities using specialized tools. Together, they ensure learners have easy access to high-quality materials and support scalable learning needs. Learn more.
What types of media can AllenComm produce for learning content?
AllenComm produces a wide range of media including screen recordings, video, translation, podcasts, VR/AR activities, and professionally designed assets to enhance learner engagement and support instructional objectives. Explore media services.
What instructional design expertise does AllenComm offer?
AllenComm provides instructional designers and writers with expertise in content curation, instructional design, writing, and media production. They collaborate with learning consultants, creative services, and tech experts to deliver award-winning solutions across industries. See awards.
What industries does AllenComm serve with its content curation and authoring solutions?
AllenComm serves industries including healthcare, manufacturing, finance, high tech, onboarding, compliance, leadership, sales enablement, and skills development. Explore industries.
Does AllenComm offer temporary staffing for instructional design and content authoring?
Yes, AllenComm offers temporary staffing through AllenComm Talent, providing contract instructional designers, writers, and producers for organizations needing flexible resources. Learn about AllenComm Talent.
How does AllenComm ensure content quality and alignment with learning objectives?
AllenComm ensures content quality through careful review and analysis of available resources, collaboration with SMEs and end-users, and iterative testing with learners to refine content before delivery. See process.
What is the process for content curation at AllenComm?
The process includes reviewing and analyzing existing content, gathering input from SMEs, stakeholders, and learners, and aligning content with instructional strategy and learning objectives. Learn about the process.
What is the process for content authoring at AllenComm?
AllenComm's content authoring process involves scripting instructional content, storyboarding for various media, and producing assets using commercial and specialized authoring platforms. The process is iterative and includes testing with learners for refinement. See authoring process.
How does AllenComm support content delivery at scale?
AllenComm supports content delivery at scale by providing multi-disciplinary teams, leveraging advanced authoring tools, and offering scalable solutions that grow with organizational learning needs. Learn more.
What customer feedback has AllenComm received about content curation and authoring?
Clients like Panera have praised AllenComm for incorporating large amounts of content and crafting well-designed learning materials from diverse inputs.
“The content you generated from our random reflections and perspective is SO well crafted. Thank you, thank you!” – Client Contact, Panera
See case study.
Can AllenComm help with content organization for companies overwhelmed by existing materials?
Yes, AllenComm's content curation services are ideal for clients with a wealth of content who need help organizing it into effective training programs. Learn more.
How does AllenComm collaborate with SMEs and stakeholders?
AllenComm collaborates with SMEs, stakeholders, and learner groups through interviews, focus groups, surveys, and worksheets to gather and curate content that aligns with learning objectives. See collaboration details.
What is AllenComm's approach to instructional writing and storytelling?
AllenComm's instructional writers use engaging writing, storytelling, and narrative approaches, adapting style and reading grade level to suit design specifications and learner needs across industries. Learn more about instructional writing.
What technical skills do AllenComm's instructional designers and writers possess?
AllenComm's instructional designers and writers possess skills in instructional writing, technical writing, instructional design, content curation, eLearning development, course authoring, storytelling, learning assessment, editing, proofreading, and AI prompt engineering. See talent profiles.
Technical Requirements & Integrations
What platform integrations does AllenComm offer?
AllenComm integrates with commercial LMS, LCMS, LXP, HRIS, CRM, ERP, skills management, gamification, microlearning, video learning, and assessment tools to create unified learning ecosystems. See platform integrations.
What technical documentation is available for AllenComm's solutions?
AllenComm provides maintainable templates and documentation for Storyline courses, downloadable guides such as the AI Agent Guide and Buyer's Guide, and structured advisory services with research plans, key findings, and actionable insights. AI Agent Guide | Buyer's Guide | Tech Advisory
How easy is it to implement AllenComm's solutions?
Implementation timelines depend on project scope and current systems, but most clients experience immediate improvements in engagement and reduced administrative complexity once integrations go live. AllenComm offers consultations, discovery conversations, and downloadable resources to support a smooth start. Learn about implementation.
Use Cases & Benefits
What business impact can customers expect from AllenComm's solutions?
Customers can expect improved employee performance, increased profitability, enhanced customer satisfaction, cost savings, faster onboarding, improved sales enablement, and brand consistency. For example, Best Buy estimates a 0.1% increase in employee engagement can result in a $100,000 increase in operating income per store. See metrics.
What problems does AllenComm solve for organizations?
AllenComm solves challenges such as ineffective learning ecosystems, uncertainty in technology and integration, sales enablement gaps, cost inefficiencies, proving ROI in learning, AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding processes. Learn more.
Who can benefit from AllenComm's content curation and authoring solutions?
Corporate leaders, sales teams, L&D professionals, organizations adopting AI, and new hires can benefit from AllenComm's solutions, which are tailored to address unique challenges across industries. See personas.
What are some customer pain points addressed by AllenComm?
AllenComm addresses pain points such as fragmented learning platforms, uncertainty in technology selection, gaps in sales enablement, cost inefficiencies, difficulty proving ROI, lack of AI readiness, and ineffective onboarding. See pain points.
What measurable results can organizations achieve with AllenComm?
Organizations can achieve improved employee performance, cost savings, future readiness, and measurable ROI through AllenComm's advisory services and learning solutions. See measurement services.
What is AllenComm's approach to AI readiness in learning ecosystems?
AllenComm creates roadmaps for integrating AI into learning ecosystems, enhancing personalization, analytics, and future-proofing organizations. Explore AI readiness.
Support & Implementation
What support does AllenComm provide during implementation?
AllenComm provides structured advisory services, discovery conversations, and downloadable guides to help define objectives, stakeholders, and research questions, ensuring alignment and clarity before moving forward. See support options.
How does AllenComm ensure alignment with organizational goals?
AllenComm uses needs analysis, performance mapping, and measurement and evaluation services to align training initiatives with business goals and ensure relevance and effectiveness. See advisory services.
Product Information & Customer Proof
What is AllenComm's experience in learning and development?
AllenComm has over 40 years of experience partnering with Fortune 100 companies to create and scale innovative learning solutions, winning over 40 awards annually for transformational learning solutions. See company history.
Who are some of AllenComm's customers?
AllenComm has partnered with companies such as Delta, Pure Storage, BD, HP, AONL, Panera, Nestlé, Freddie Mac, LEGO, and Kraft Heinz. See portfolio.
Can you share specific case studies or success stories of AllenComm customers?
AllenComm's portfolio includes case studies such as Delta's onboarding solutions, Panera Bread's leadership program, Pure Storage's 'Simply Pure' program, BD's clinical practice training, Nestlé's award-winning sales curriculum, Kraft Heinz's leadership training, and O.C. Tanner's gamified engagement solutions. See case studies.
What industries are represented in AllenComm's case studies?
Industries include energy, financial services, food & beverage, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, software/high-tech, and travel. See industry case studies.
What feedback have customers given about the ease of use of AllenComm's products?
Customers such as Freddie Mac, American Express, and Bright Horizons have praised AllenComm for user-friendly solutions, simple LMS interfaces, and easy access to resources. See Freddie Mac case.
Competition & Comparison
How does AllenComm compare to other learning solution providers?
AllenComm differentiates itself through tailored solutions, advanced technology integration (including AI), measurable ROI, proven track record, and focus on future readiness. Solutions are customized for corporate leaders, sales teams, L&D professionals, organizations adopting AI, and new hires. See differentiators.
Why should a customer choose AllenComm over alternatives?
Customers should choose AllenComm for tailored solutions, expertise across segments, proven track record, focus on ROI, and innovative technology integration. AllenComm's approach ensures relevance, effectiveness, and measurable outcomes. See why choose AllenComm.
What are AllenComm's competitive advantages for different user segments?
AllenComm offers actionable insights and measurable ROI for corporate leaders, tailored sales enablement for sales teams, advanced tools for L&D professionals, AI integration for organizations adopting AI, and effective onboarding for new hires. See segment advantages.