How LHTS Supports Real-World Capability Building through procurement learning videos.
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The Spark That Starts a Shift
When Helena, a procurement manager at a growing manufacturing company, was tasked with rolling out a new category strategy across three countries, she didn’t start with a spreadsheet or a checklist. She started with a question: “How do I help my team understand this, align quickly, and put it into action?”
She didn’t need a week-long offsite or a 300-page manual. She needed something quick, relevant, and directly connected to the team’s day-to-day work. That’s when she turned to Learn How to Source (LHTS) and requested a short video that explained the HOW, WHY and WHEN which where distributed via Intranet.
The Reality of Procurement Learning
Procurement teams today are facing faster changes than ever before. New technologies, sustainability directives, compliance demands, and global supply chain shifts are redefining how procurement operates.
A recent World Economic Forum report predicts that 50% of all workers will need reskilling by 2027, with procurement among the top domains in flux. At the same time, companies are under pressure to show measurable progress in areas like ESG performance, risk management, and digital transformation.
Yet, traditional training methods haven’t kept up. Long courses, generic content, and passive learning rarely translate into real behavior change.
This is where LHTS steps in.
The LHTS Model – Inject, Reflect, Apply
LHTS takes a fresh, practical approach to procurement learning through its proven model:
- Inject: Bite-sized, online procurement courses that introduce focused knowledge in under 30 minutes.
- Reflect: Guided prompts or informal discussion moments that help teams contextualize what they’ve learned.
- Apply: Immediate follow-up actions, exercises, or projects to embed the new skill in daily work.
This model respects the learner’s time, supports real workflows, and turns training into action.
Helena used this approach to great effect.
Beyond the Standard Library – Custom Learning That Fits
LHTS offers a robust course catalog covering everything from sourcing strategy and general terms & conditions to supplier segmentation and spend analysis.
But what if your organization has unique processes, policies, or terminology? That’s where the custom course offering makes a difference.
One company had its own contract lifecycle tool and stakeholder model. With support from the LHTS team, they built a blended procurement learning package that combined:
- Two standard LHTS modules
- A 6-minute company-specific video explaining their internal workflow
- Custom reflection prompts to spark internal discussion
- A real-world follow-up task: adapt a sourcing template using both LHTS guidance and company policy
The result? Engagement went up, and application was immediate.
Knowledge Videos for Change Moments
Change doesn’t wait. When procurement leaders need to align teams around a new process, prepare for a reporting cycle, or introduce a compliance requirement, timing is critical.
That’s why LHTS offers on-demand custom knowledge videos: short, targeted clips (typically 5–10 minutes) designed to support knowledge-driven change.
These are especially useful for:
- Rolling out new tools
- Supporting policy changes
- Introducing category plans or sourcing waves
- Enabling cross-functional collaboration
Helena later used a procurement learning and knowledge video to prepare her team for a quarterly sourcing review. It introduced key metrics, refreshed best practices, and gave her team a common reference point.
Business Benefits of Purposeful Learning
Research supports what LHTS practitioners experience:
- Devlin Peck (2025): Companies that embed microlearning into workflows see 218% higher revenue per employee.
- ADP People at Work 2025: 82% of employees say they’d stay longer if given meaningful development.
- ResearchGate (2025): Structured procurement training significantly improves process efficiency and alignment.
With LHTS, you get more than information—you get transformation embedded in daily work.
It’s Not Just Training. It’s Capability, Delivered.
Helena’s story reflects a broader shift in procurement learning. It’s no longer about sitting through generic training and hoping something sticks. It’s about:
- Injecting knowledge that fits the moment
- Reflecting as a team to build understanding
- Applying skills in real time
And it’s about doing it in a way that feels relevant, fast, and effective.
If you’re a procurement manager preparing for change, launching a new strategy, or simply building team capability—LHTS is your partner in learning that works.
How It Works – A Simple, Efficient Process
Creating a customized procurement learning video or blended course with LHTS is straightforward and efficient. Here’s how it works:
- Meet & Align: We begin with a short meeting to understand the purpose, target audience, and desired outcome. This is usually with the procurement manager or case owner.
- Storyboard Creation: LHTS develops a short storyboard outlining the content, structure, and tone of the video or course module. You review and approve before production.
- Video Development & Delivery: Using AI-supported video production and instructional design, we create a professional, concise learning video or blended course. The final product is published and ready for immediate use on your learning platform or through LHTS.
In most cases, your total time investment is under one hour and delivery is in generally the next day.
More information about video and course development… and about sharing your expertise. Read more about On the job training.
References
- ADP Research – People at Work 2025: A Global Workforce View (January 2025)
Insights on employee skills confidence, on-the-job training impact, and retention.
🔗 https://www.adpresearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PAW2025_Skills_v12.pdf - Devlin Peck – Corporate Training Statistics & Trends 2025 (February 2025)
Data on training effectiveness, revenue impact, and employee engagement.
🔗 https://www.devlinpeck.com/content/employee-training-statistics - ResearchGate – “The Impact of Procurement Training on Procurement Process Efficiency and Organizational Performance: A PLS‑SEM Analysis” (June 2025)
Correlates structured procurement training with performance gains.
🔗 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381783707