Rachel Sparrow, Research & Development Consultant EDF Energy
Time invested in benchmarking is never wasted – it helps us build performance and future proof our L&D strategy. EDF Engergy has taken part in the Towards Maturity benchmark over the last 18 months & we’ve found it a really valuable service to help us track the progress we’re making and provide useful directions for the next steps to take.’ 2011
Karen Velasco, Chair, BILD
The British Institute for Learning and Development is proud to continue its support of the TM Benchmark. The pioneering and influential research work that Towards Maturity carries out is a great asset to the learning and development profession, and is essential in helping organisations benchmark their services against a recognised national standard.
Clive Snell, Managing Director, Bizmedia
“We have worked with Towards Maturity for many years. Through its benchmark research, Towards Maturity contributes significantly to the understanding of learning technologies in the workplace. As e.learning age celebrates its 10th birthday we’re pleased we are set to continue and develop our relationship for the benefit of the e-learning profession. The benchmark study reinforces many of the key issues we cover in our media and in our E-Learning Awards.”
Peter Butler, Learning director Lloyds Banking Group
The stark reality is this - if learning professionals aspire to be world class we have to be willing to constantly improve, I believe that benchmarking is an essential business tool required to achieve this and one that is not used often enough in learning.The Towards Maturity Benchmark opens an opportunity for us all to get involved’
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
The personalised benchmark report we received has provided a framework for learning technology strategy and implementation that I keep coming back to - in essence it has helped me to define my objectives, highlighting areas where we can further develop a culture of learning (2010 participant)
Snr L&D Officer, Lincolnshire CC,
ʻWe are modernising the way that we think about learning in the council and technology is a critical element. Taking part in the TM Benchmark review gave us a chance to reflect on our strategy and implementation plans (2010 participant)
2010 Benchmark Participant
I believe this is the best survey I have spent my time on (even though it was a long one). The questions were well thought through and I could for once relate them to my organisation that I support
Donald H Taylor, Chairman Learning & Skills Group
'With 1,200 organisations participating over 8 years, nothing beats the Towards Maturity Benchmark for useful data on the use of learning technologies at work. If you want to find out how to build innovative learning that delivers results, make sure you contribute, too.'
Mike Booth,Learning Technologies Manager, Cable&Wireless
I've found that participating in the research programmes from the Towards Maturity team has always provided a good opportunity to 'take stock'. Their pragmatic approach to benchmarking good practice provides a very useful source of industry information and food for thought"
Alison Potter,E-Learning Programme Manager, NHS Education South Central
I have found the process of taking part in the Towards Maturity Benchmark really useful. It will be very helpful to know how our activities compare with others so that we can build on our strengths and improve our weaknesses
Clive Shepherd, Chair, eLearning Network
"The eLearning Network has always been a strong supporter of the Towards Maturity benchmark. Many organisations are still relative beginners in the introduction of learning technologies and we believe that the benchmarking service provides them with valuable insights and support." 2011
Charles Jennings
“Benchmarking in not just a ‘nice-to-have’. If learning professionals and their organisations are to achieve the objective to continually improve their performance they need to understand the areas in which they’re doing well and those that need more work. Benchmarking is a vital tool to help uncover this information and drive effective people and learning strategies.” 2011
Jack Wills. Chair The British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD)
The Towards Maturity Benchmark review is an impressive, powerful and comprehensive piece of research & is exactly the right instrument to investigate and benchmark the maturity of e-learning nationally; the BILD is happy to endorse, promote and support it fully.’
