L&D leaders are pulled in all directions. Between shifting priorities, compliance deadlines, and pressure to show impact, it’s no wonder many feel overwhelmed.
Adding to the complexity? Content provider chaos.
Go1’s latest research shows that 93% of L&D leaders spend at least an hour each week managing learning content—and nearly three-quarters spend more than three. That’s time better spent on strategy and engagement, not chasing content across platforms.
So what’s the fix?
Consolidation. Bringing your content providers under one roof can cut through the noise and give you back control. Here are five reasons why it works:
1. Less admin, more strategy
When you reduce the number of vendors you manage, you free up time to focus on program design that support business goals, not paperwork.
2. Clearer data, better decisions
One platform. Consistent metrics. Smarter optimizations. Consistent data means clearer insights and smarter optimizations.
3. Faster content discovery
Powerful search and AI curation help you match content to learner needs quickly, without hours of manual sorting.
4. More consistent learner experience
Fewer systems means smoother learning journeys. That boosts engagement and completion.
5. Easier budget management
Fewer contracts. Less procurement overhead. Better visibility into where your training budget is actually going, and if it’s paying off.
Why content overload is holding teams back
The intention is good: many L&D leaders turn to multiple providers to offer something for everyone. But instead of broadening impact, this approach often leads to more frustration.
According to Go1’s latest research, 40% of organizations use five or more content providers. 14% use ten or more. With each vendor delivering data in its own format, it’s nearly impossible to get a full picture of what’s working.
Most teams use a central LMS or LXP—but if each content source tracks different metrics, you’re left with incomplete data. That makes it hard to prove ROI or spot opportunities to improve.
Add in low learner engagement, limited budgets, and growing compliance demands, and it’s easy to see why content management feels like triage instead of transformation.
A better way forward
Content aggregation is one way to make consolidation easy. Aggregators pull together content from multiple providers into a single, searchable platform—streamlining access, reducing manual work, and making it easier to track success.
At Go1, we’ve helped thousands of organizations simplify their learning strategy. With 80,000+ courses from 250+ global providers, deep integrations with 70+ HR and LMS systems, and real support from L&D experts, we give teams the content they need, without the chaos.
You don’t need more tabs. You need more time to do what you do best: help people grow.
