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Improving staff morale, lowering staff turnover and reducing costs at Lloyds Banking Group
Date: January 14, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, benefits, blended learning, induction
Improving staff morale, lowering staff turnover and reducing costs at Lloyds Banking Group (HBOS)
Increasing sales & improving business performance with e-learning @ Boots
Date: January 04, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, award winning, culture, productivity, strategy
e-Learning as a New Approach is Increasing Sales & Improving Business Performance @ Boots
Learning innovation delivers business results at Sky
Date: January 03, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Evidence for Change, award winning, customer care, induction
Award Winning e-learning from Care Management Group
Date: December 14, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, award winning, compliance, getting started, managing change
How Care Management Group implemented e-learning from scratch, generating savings in excess of £300,000 per year.
Doctors.net.uk deliver Infection Control Training
Date: November 30, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Alignment, Motivation, benefits, custom content, marketing
The success of effective marketing strategies promoting a quality product.
Award winning e-learning at Citroen
Date: November 18, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Evidence for Change, award winning, productivity, rapid development
Award winning rapid e-learning at Citroen saves time and improves productivity.
The bottom line impact of success at NCALT
Date: November 05, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, Next Generation Learning @ Work, award winning, custom content, measuring value
Delivering Key Financial Benefits through e-learning @ NCALT for UK Police Forces as part of 'Evidence for Change'
Meeting the needs of a pan-European network via the Ford Foundation
Date: October 31, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, benefits, blended learning, productivity, strategy
An insight from LINE on how Ford has met the training needs of their pan-European network of dealers delivering real business benefits.
English as a Second Language - at Hilton, Deloitte and ArcelorMittal
Date: October 20, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, Going Global, culture, productivity
Three organisations share their experiences with 'English as a Second Language'
Building Foundations for Growth at the Priory Group
Date: September 25, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, blended learning, learner engagement, managing change
How L&D staff at Priory Group used learning technologies to build strong foundations for business growth and save £9 mill over 5 years.
The Coventry- improving efficiency
Date: September 08, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Evidence for Change, benefits, compliance, custom content, e-assessment
Coventry Building Society delivers more learning but at less cost
ACS's use of 3D virtual environments in corporate learning
Date: August 21, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: custom content, learner support, serious games
Lesson's from global outsourcing company ACS's use of 3D virtual worlds in corporate learning
Dealing with fraudulent applications at Identity & Passport Service
Date: August 21, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Evidence for Change, benefits, blended learning, culture, measuring value, strategy
Blended learning programme helps to deter & detect fraudulent applications at Identity & Passport Service.
Centre for iso9000 Global Delivery of Quality Management
Date: August 19, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Going Global, custom content, free stuff, getting started, opensource, platforms
On-line delivery is the answer to world-wide quality management training of consistent quality.
Devon County Council improves efficiency with web conferencing
Date: August 17, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, getting started, managing change
Large scale restructuring inspired learning innovation that is delivering results and saving money!
Local employers benefit from Walsall College in the Workplace
Date: July 21, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: FE&Skills, benefits, learner support, qualification
Getting NVQs faster, Walsall College shows the way
Performance Zone - the heart of online learning at Bupa
Date: July 09, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Next Generation Learning @ Work, empowerment, innovation, learner engagement, marketing
Performance Zone - the innovative application of technology is the heart of Online Learning @ Bupa
Liverpool's taxi drivers learn on the move
Date: June 24, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Union Learning, learner engagement, learner support, mobile, small business
Innovative partnerships from the BLOOM project brings skills for life learning into the driving seat, literally!
Introducing e-learning to SABMiller
Date: June 18, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Going Global, Next Generation Learning @ Work, getting started, managing change, marketing
How SABMiller made a great first impression when they introduced learning technologies to their European operation for the first time!
Harnessing Team Strengths and L&D Evolving at AXA
Date: June 15, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: award winning, compliance, culture, customer care, engaging trainers
Harnessing team strengths to deliver e-learning across AXA UK has lead to L&D evolving in the organisation.
Rapid e-learning transforms leadership development at the BBC
Date: May 19, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Next Generation Learning @ Work, award winning, blended learning, leadership skills, rapid development
An ambitious blended learning programme that cut cost and reduced development time by 80% whilst maintaining effectiveness and quality
The Dental Channel webinar, better and cheaper delivery
Date: April 24, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: award winning, benefits, blended learning, collaboration, platforms, web 2
Webinars saves the dental profession an estimated £1/4 million pounds; and learnt many valuable lessons.
Exploring e-learning in the travel industry
Date: March 31, 2009 Posted by: Lars Hyland Keywords: collaboration, culture, platforms, web 2
Lars Hyland (Brightwave) explores how e-learning helps build trust and improve customer care at BA and TUI.
BT Dares to Share
Date: March 20, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Alignment, collaboration, informal learning, learners, web 2
Follow the next step in BT's e-learning journey as they build the business case for social learning
Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks save on compliance
Date: March 13, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, compliance, custom content, measuring value
Two major banks cherry pick expertise from the e-learning industry and demonstrate cash savings
Learning engagement at Diageo
Date: March 13, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: award winning, benefits, innovation, involving managers
Achieving high levels of learning engagement with Diageo’s Diagnostic Tool.
NCALT - award winning e-learning
Date: February 16, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Alignment, Evidence for Change, Next Generation Learning @ Work, award winning, custom content, managing change
NCALT stormed the 2008 e-learning awards with their approach to delivering e-learning in the Police - find out how.
A Truly Global Innovative Blend by PLAN
Date: January 30, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Going Global, Next Generation Learning @ Work, award winning, blended learning, culture, qualification
An award winning case study of a Truly Global Innovative Blend by PLAN
Royal Shakespeare Company Enter E-learning with compliance
Date: January 13, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: compliance, generic content, getting started
Royal Shakespeare Company acts to introduce e-learning with compliance to Health and Safety
OffPAT switches on to Next Generation Learning
Date: January 13, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: compliance, e-assessment, getting started
The Office of Project and Programme Advice (OffPAT) has recently introduced Next Generation Learning into their organisation.
Driving change at Toyota Motor Europe
Date: December 01, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Going Global, Next Generation Learning @ Work, award winning, custom content, managing change, platforms
This award winning implementation looks at practical tips for supporting and engaging diverse audiences .
GAME stores Xcite retail staff to boost sales
Date: November 28, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: blended learning, custom content, involving managers, productivity, serious games
Blended learning in stores helped staff boost sales by 6%
Fully accessible e-learning at BT
Date: November 17, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: award winning, collaboration, compliance, custom content, learners
BT’s collaborative authoring system ensures compliance with the company’s commitment to accessibility.
Royal Navy revolutionises Engineering Training
Date: November 12, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: blended learning, engaging trainers, learners, qualification
The Royal Navy uses e-learning for Modern Apprentices; the result, more practical, shorter course, more leadership skills.
Environment Agency - a story about water law
Date: October 30, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Alignment, benefits, gathering feedback
Environment Agency delivers training with immediate effect and lowers its carbon footprint
Professional Institute (IRRV) improves Local Authority and DWP staff skills
Date: October 16, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, collaboration, custom content, marketing
Read how professional institutes are a gateway to improved staff skills.
Environment Agency - Pollution control
Date: October 03, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, involving managers
The Environment Agency uses simultation and assessment to improve the quality of inspections for intensive farming units.
Modern Councillor from Learningpool
Date: September 22, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: culture, custom content, empowerment, innovation, involving managers
Modern Councillor from Learning Pool - an innovative service for local authorities.
A Master Class - Hibernia College and Pfizer breaking new ground
Date: August 18, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Going Global, Motivation, blended learning, learner engagement, productivity, qualification
“A Master Class” - Hibernia College & Pfizer breaking new ground with an Online Master of Science Degree in Pharmaceutical Medicine
Transforming Customer Service at Johnson Controls
Date: July 23, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, blended learning, culture, customer care, empowerment, managing change, productivity, strategy
This fascinating case study provides insight on a shared transformation plan between Johnson Controls (JCI) and Barclays Bank using…
Transforming a Business - the e-learning Journey @ Cable&Wireless
Date: June 16, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Alignment, Going Global, benefits, rapid development, strategy
“One of the biggest business turnarounds attempted in British Industry in the last 50 years”
One small step for e-learning and a giant leap at The British Council
Date: June 11, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, compliance, culture, learner support, learners, location, managers support
Ensuring complete understanding and compliance with corporate policy on performance management, recruitment and selection…
Mobile Video nuggets support learning at Vodafone Ireland
Date: May 06, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Job Aids, award winning, benefits, blended learning, learner support
Channel Content were commended for their work with Vodafone at the 2007 e-learning awards, find out more..
Superquinn - new skills for Irish supermarket staff
Date: April 11, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Motivation, award winning, culture, learner engagement, managers support, managing change, marketing
e-learning award winner for widespread adoption 2007
e-induction @ Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council
Date: April 02, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: IT availability, blended learning, culture, gathering feedback, getting started, induction, involving managers, learner support, learners, location, strategy
First time users, Rotherham MBC show the way in adopting e-learning for their award winning e-induction programme.
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line - Cruising for Success
Date: March 27, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Job Aids, award winning, collaboration, learner engagement, learner support, marketing, productivity
Award winning programme to engage travel partners and boost revenue
London Gifted & Talented - a learning community that works
Date: March 21, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: award winning, benefits, blended learning, collaboration, informal learning
Learn from the successful experience of 800 learners in 382 locations who are actively engaged in learning from each other on-line.
NHS – Expanding training for Radiologists
Date: March 10, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: award winning, blended learning, collaboration, innovation, learners, managing change, measuring value, rapid development
Elearning for Health (ElfH) deliver 600 hrs of high quality learning designed by 350 subject experts working with 15 designers, a great collaborative project
Virgin Atlantic Airways - Excellence in Induction
Date: March 03, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Motivation, benefits, blended learning, custom content, getting started, induction
High quality induction for new hires worldwide, available before joining
Ikea - using learning technologies to find missing stock
Date: March 03, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, culture, custom content, customer care, e-assessment, learner engagement, productivity
Blended CHEERS Programme brings Good Health
Date: February 04, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: IT availability, IT skills, benefits, blended learning, culture, custom content, customer care, empowerment, engaging trainers, location, managers support, measuring value, qualification
A classic example of IT systems introduction with improved performance and faster route to competence for new hires.
Uniaid engages 2.3 million learners
Date: January 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, award winning, benefits, learners, marketing
Uniaid together with Epic were given a special mention for achieving widespread adoption of learning in this year's e-learning awards
Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Date: January 17, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: IT skills, award winning, learner support, learners, marketing, rapid development
LB Brent - e-learning on a budget
Date: January 16, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, blended learning, informal learning, platforms
LB Brent - finalist in 2006 e-learning award for e-learning on a budget
Cadburys Schweppes - reskilling dispersed audiences fast!
Date: December 31, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Going Global, IT skills, award winning, learner support, managing change, rapid development
How Cadbury's Schweppes embedded learning into the roll out of their new performance management system
Coca-Cola- virtual Leadership programme
Date: December 17, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Alignment, IT availability, collaboration, custom content, involving managers, leadership skills, web 2
Doctors.net use e-learning to prevent future crisis
Date: December 10, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, benefits, learners, marketing
The Dental Chanel increases e-learning Takeup
Date: December 03, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, learners, marketing
CareUK: Winning a return in the care industry
Date: November 23, 2007 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, blended learning, innovation, interviews, learner support, learners, platforms, strategy
NHS Wales pilots light touch NVQ
Date: November 22, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, IT skills, blended learning, e-assessment, empowerment, qualification
Technology enables delivery of precision IT User skills
e-learning at Sadeh Lok
Date: November 13, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, getting started, interviews, learner support, learners, small business
A short video testimony about e-learning in a small business
Scottish Prison Service
Date: October 26, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: blended learning, compliance, custom content, engaging trainers, gathering feedback, involving managers, learner support, learners, managers support, marketing, measuring value
The role of e-learning in respecting individuals and recognising rights.
BAE systems' learning journey
Date: October 26, 2007 Keywords: Going Global, Job Aids
A journey towards e-learning maturity
Department of Work and Pensions
Date: August 24, 2007 Keywords: benefits, empowerment, strategy
See how technology has transformed strategic learning interventions at the DWP
Informal learning at Student Loans Company
Date: August 22, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: IT availability, Job Aids, Motivation, blended learning, culture, empowerment, engaging trainers, innovation, involving managers, learner engagement, learner support, learners, managers support, productivity
Addressing the learning needs of the google generation.
Virgin Atlantic Airways demonstrate return on investment
Date: July 01, 2007 Keywords: benefits, blended learning, compliance, custom content, measuring value
UKI Partnerships introduce eNVQs for contact centre staff
Date: May 13, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: FE&Skills, IT availability, Job Aids, benefits, blended learning, culture, customer care, e-assessment, empowerment, learner engagement, learner support, learners, managers support, measuring value, productivity, qualification
Crown Prosecution Service
Date: February 14, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, blended learning, compliance, culture, engaging trainers, gathering feedback, induction, learner engagement, learners, location, managers support, managing change, platforms, web 2
BT - mobile learning for field engineers
Date: February 12, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Alignment, Job Aids, award winning, benefits, blended learning, compliance, culture, empowerment, gathering feedback, innovation, involving managers, learner engagement, learners, managing change, measuring value, mobile, platforms, productivity, rapid development, strategy
The Priory Group
Date: February 02, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Motivation, Talent Management, award winning, benefits, blended learning, collaboration, custom content, customer care, empowerment, engaging trainers, gathering feedback, induction, involving managers, learner engagement, learners, managers support, managing change, marketing, measuring value, productivity, strategy
Polymers Pilot Project
Date: January 01, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Motivation, benefits, blended learning, custom content, e-assessment, empowerment, engaging trainers, gathering feedback, learner engagement, learners, managers support, measuring value, productivity, qualification
Whitbread EL-Box Boxing Clever
Date: January 01, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: IT skills, Job Aids, Motivation, award winning, benefits, blended learning, compliance, culture, custom content, customer care, e-assessment, empowerment, gathering feedback, innovation, involving managers, learner engagement, learner support, learners, location, managers support, marketing, measuring value, mobile, platforms, qualification, strategy
University on the Shop Floor
Date: January 01, 2007 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: blended learning, empowerment, induction, innovation, involving managers, learner engagement, learners, location, measuring value, opensource, platforms, productivity, small business
RBS:impact of new technologies on staff learning
Date: November 10, 2006 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, informal learning, interviews, learner support, learners, rapid development
Cable & Wireless
Date: October 20, 2006 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: blended learning, informal learning, innovation, interviews, learner support, measuring value, platforms, rapid development
BBC - sharing knowledge with podcasts, wiki's and blogs
Date: September 01, 2006 Keywords: informal learning, innovation, interviews, web 2
Virtual Centre of Learning Excellence ( Manufacturing in NE)
Date: July 20, 2006 Keywords: platforms, qualification
BMW
Date: July 20, 2006 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Job Aids, award winning, blended learning, compliance, culture, engaging trainers, innovation, learner engagement, learners, productivity, qualification, strategy, web 2
Frontline - elearning for customer support
Date: June 12, 2006 Keywords: benefits, blended learning, custom content, customer care, innovation, learner support, learners, managing change, marketing, platforms, productivity, web 2
NHS Information Authority
Date: June 01, 2006 Keywords: IT skills, blended learning, custom content, generic content, learners, managing change, marketing, platforms, productivity, qualification
BBC - Line Communications
Date: March 01, 2006 Keywords: benefits, compliance, custom content, productivity
BT inclusivity project
Date: March 01, 2006 Keywords: award winning, benefits, compliance, custom content, induction
Computeach - Coaching and Mentoring
Date: March 01, 2006 Keywords: award winning, benefits, learners
Reuters
Date: February 19, 2006 Keywords: Job Aids, benefits, generic content, informal learning, innovation, learner support, learners, managing change, measuring value, productivity, web 2
