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New Towards Maturity Sector Benchmarks now available
Date: January 24, 2012 Keywords: Press release
Towards Maturity launches new range of sector reports at Learning Technologies 2012
Towards Maturity helps L & D think differently at Learning Technologies 2012
Date: January 19, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup, Press release
Free advice, reports, resources and sessions with conference speakers on stand 45 at #LT12UK 25th and 26th January Olympia, London.
Think Differently - new roadmap to help you navigate #LT12UK
Date: January 16, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Take on the Towards Maturity Challenge & boost your business agility with this new infograpic & roadmap for Learning Technologies 2012
Free advice on your Towards Maturity 2011 Benchmark
Date: January 16, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Discuss your 2011 personalised benchmark report with the Towards Maturity Team at #LT12UK
20 free seminars that you can’t afford to miss at Learning Technologies 2012
Date: January 11, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Here is our pick of the best to help you plan your day at this year's Learning Technologies #LT12UK and #LAS12UK
Learning Technology Exchange - new for 2012
Date: January 11, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Meet, tweet, network and share at the Learning Technologies 2012 eXchange #lt12UK and #LAS12UK Olympia
Learning Scenarios – challenging the way we think about the future
Date: December 12, 2011 Keywords: Alignment, strategy
A review of new learning Scenarios developed at Online Educa Berlin 2011
Mastering live online learning
Date: December 12, 2011 Keywords: collaboration, learner support, managing change
Download notes from the Mastering Live online learning webinar
First European Study Reveals New Automotive Sector Approaches to Learning
Date: December 01, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Going Global, Press release
The Automotive sector looks beyond the classroom at new learning models to improve competitive advantage
e2train joins Towards Maturity’s growing Ambassador Programme
Date: November 28, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
e2train joins 15 leading learning organisations to provide free industry benchmark research
Launch of 2011-12 Towards Maturity Benchmark
Date: November 10, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: mobile, Press release, Social Media, strategy, Talent Management
Towards Maturity study reveals how businesses are investing in learning technologies to become more agile in new economic climate
How to successfully implement elearning globally
Date: September 30, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Going Global
A new white paper for any multinational organisations looking to implement learning technologies
Towards Maturity launches new programme to excel the business impact of learning technologies
Date: September 27, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: benefits, measuring value, productivity, strategy
Towards Maturity's Headstart Programme is especially designed to help organisations boost the impact of learning technologies.
Towards Maturity reveals preliminary results of the UK’s largest learning technology benchmark
Date: September 14, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: about this project, benefits, mobile, Press release, Social Media
The preliminary results of Towards Maturity's largest benchmark yet
Going global: what makes a successful international learning implementation?
Date: September 09, 2011 Keywords: Going Global, involving managers, learner engagement, location
Join Towards Maturity and CERTPOINT in a free webinar on 23rd of September at 10am and 6pm UK time (chose the time that suits you ...
The eLearning Awards 2011
Date: September 09, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
Congratulations to all of the winners of the eLearning awards 2011!
Record Participation in 2011 Towards Maturity Benchmark
Date: August 24, 2011 Keywords:
2011 Toward Maturity Benchmark Study sees 50% increase in the number participants.
What are people saying about the 2011 Towards Maturity Benchmark
Date: August 02, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Over 70% of participants have discovered new ideas to take their strategy forward!
Towards Maturity extends deadline of popular learning technologies benchmark study
Date: July 31, 2011 Keywords: Press release
400 organisations already taken part – study deadline extended to 16th of August
6 reasons not to miss World of Learning 2011
Date: July 06, 2011 Keywords: Conference roundup
Great sessions , networking and discounts at WOL to help you on your journey with learning technologies
Reinventing leadership Development – New Benchmark research launched
Date: June 13, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: involving managers, leadership skills, managers support, Press release, Talent Management
New research from Towards Maturity shows Leadership development comes of the classroom & into the workplace
Towards Maturity 2011 Benchmark Study launched today
Date: June 06, 2011 Keywords: Press release
Download BOOSTING BUSINESS AGILITY - the 2011-12 Towards Maturity Benchmark
learndirect partners with Towards Maturity to encourage effective e-learning practices
Date: June 02, 2011 Keywords: Press release
Towards Maturity’s Ambassador Programme grows to 15 strong
Brightwave Interview with Laura Overton
Date: May 27, 2011 Keywords: interviews, Social Media, strategy
Towards Maturity's Laura Overton calls for an 'innovation of mindset' in L&D
HR & L&D challenged to reduce silos and embrace change
Date: April 27, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, induction, platforms, Social Media, Talent Management
Thomas Otter, Research VP Gartner challenges HR & L&D to embrace change & reduce silos at this year’s Plateau Insights Europe 2011
Business educa 2011 - Sharing great practices in Europe
Date: April 20, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Help shape Business Educa to ensure that it addresses the top learning challenges facing Business in Europe - CALL for PAPERS now open
UK Business are missing out say Towards Maturity Ambassadors
Date: April 19, 2011 Keywords: Press release
UK business missing out on efficiency gains say heads of learning at Towards Maturity Inaugral Ambassador Meeting
Reinventing Leadership development-Towards Maturity Benchmark
Date: April 13, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: leadership skills, Press release, Talent Management
New Towards Maturity research project launched to consider how innovative learning approaches impact leadership development.
BILD - The future of e-assessment
Date: April 04, 2011 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, e-assessment, qualification
The future of e-assessment. Top marks for the e-portfolio but e-testing needs to work harder.
Bizmedia and Towards Maturity form good practice partnership
Date: March 30, 2011 Keywords: Press release
Leading players in e-learning extend their co-operation to increase benefits to users & providers of technology-based learning
The Informatology Peer awards and Conference
Date: March 30, 2011 Keywords: award winning, Conference roundup, innovation, leadership skills
The Peer awards & conference provides a unique chance to share your hard learned lessons & be recognised by your peers - find out more!
10 ideas for spring cleaning your e-learning garden
Date: March 18, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: managers support, marketing, strategy
Great results don’t grow on trees, you have to prepare the ground and work for them!
Delivering results - practical ideas to increase stakeholder engagement
Date: February 22, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, involving managers, learner engagement, managing change, marketing
Delegates on BILD/TM workshop identify strategies to engage key stakeholders to influence the success of induction training
Social Media - 7 things that L&D can learn from marketing
Date: February 22, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Job Aids, learner engagement, learner support, marketing, Social Media
96% of marketers now use social media as part of their toolkit so what tips can L&D professionals pick up from marketing colleagues?
Online Benchmark Centre launched by Towards Maturity
Date: February 07, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Press release
Online Benchmark Centre launched by Towards Maturity to help Learning & Development deliver results faster and smarter.
4 lessons and 1 word of warning from Learning Technologies 2011
Date: February 06, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, Going Global, Social Media, strategy
Laura Overton reflects on the practical lessons from #LT11UK and has one word of warning.
3 simple steps to delivering results with Learning Technologies
Date: February 01, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Alignment, Conference roundup, culture, strategy
How to improve take-up, efficiency and business performance in 3 simple steps.
Benchmarking success in the automotive industry
Date: January 25, 2011 Posted by: Genny Dixon Keywords: learner engagement
If you are responsible for getting business results with e-learning in the automotive sector, please take part in our sector benchmark
News- Towards Maturity Treasure Trail with 4 new ambassadors
Date: January 24, 2011 Keywords: Conference roundup, free stuff, Press release
PRESS RELEASE Towards Maturity create a ‘Treasure Trail’ for Learning Technologies – featuring four new Ambassadors
Discover Hidden Treasure at Learning Technologies 2011
Date: January 21, 2011 Keywords: free stuff
Ambassadors share resources to support your journey with Learning Technologies
Perspectives from Online Educa Berlin
Date: January 19, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
The challenge for 2011 is to change our vantage point if we want to make a difference!
23 reasons to get to Learning Technologies 2011
Date: January 19, 2011 Keywords: Conference roundup, free stuff, getting started, innovation, mobile, Social Media
There is a treasure trove of free information and advice to be shared at LT 2011 - here are 23 reasons why we think you ...
3 simple steps to accelerate business performance with learning technologies
Date: January 18, 2011 Keywords: Conference roundup, free stuff
Join Laura Overton at Learning Technologies 26th & 27th January where she will explore the 2010 Benchmark findings at 3 free seminars
Three steps to compliance greatness
Date: December 28, 2010 Keywords: compliance, custom content
Stephanie Dedhar shares her 3 steps to compliance greatness
Innovation in Compliance training
Date: December 28, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: compliance, culture, custom content, innovation
Practical hints and tips for improving compliance training from the ELearning Network event November 2011
Thank you to Becta
Date: December 15, 2010 Keywords:
Becta's ongoing legacy to support learning technologies in the workplace.
HOW TO safeguard online learners
Date: December 14, 2010 Keywords: HOW TO guides, learners, learner support
Checklist for organisations engaging young adults in their workplace e-learning through apprenticeship schemes or workplacements.
How to work with external e-learning experts
Date: November 30, 2010 Keywords: getting started, HOW TO guides, strategy
Looking for external experts to support you in your e-learning journey? Take a look at this checklist to help you get best value.
Towards Maturity Launches Ambassador Programme
Date: November 30, 2010 Keywords: Press release
Press Release - Towards Maturity launches Ambassador Programme to help learning providers stimulate excellence within the industry
Accelerating Performance - Launch of 2010 TM Benchmark
Date: November 11, 2010 Keywords: getting started, Social Media, strategy
The Towards Maturity 2010 benchmark was launched on 25th November 2010, sharing lessons from over 1200 organisations!
HOW TO - Help staff to get online
Date: October 30, 2010 Posted by: Genny Dixon Keywords: free stuff, HOW TO guides, induction, IT skills, learner engagement, learners
With >9m people in the UK not yet online, is lack of staff IT skills a barrier to L&D? This HOW TO will help you ...
The 2010 e-learning award Winners
Date: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
Congratulations to all the 2010 Elearning awards winners - here are a few links to provide a touch of inspiration for the rest of us!
Improve performance at Business Educa Berlin
Date: October 28, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, strategy
If you are more interested in results than just learning then join us at Business Educa in Berlin 1 - 3rd December.
Jane Hart's top 100 tools for learning
Date: October 19, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: engaging trainers, free stuff, Social Media
How are you keeping your own learning up to date? Try something new from Jane Hart's list of top 100 learning tools!
Accelerating the promise
Date: September 28, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
How do we deliver 'more for less' in learning without compromising quality ?
L&D 2020 - a guide for next decade
Date: September 21, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Alignment, engaging trainers, free stuff, managing change
Free e-book launched at 5th Annual TJ conference explores how L&D professionals need to operate in 21st century.
The University of Cambridge Postgraduate Diploma in Training, Learning & Development
Date: September 06, 2010 Posted by: Paul Jagger Keywords: leadership skills
Paul Jagger takes a look at a new qualification for senior L&D professionals.
Back to Basics
Date: September 02, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: free stuff, induction, IT skills, learners, Union Learning
1/5th of the UK population has never been online - How does this impact your e-learning strategy and what can you do about it?
HOW TO Identify & Design Great Digital Content
Date: August 31, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: custom content, generic content, HOW TO guides
What does exemplary digital learning content look like for Business? Use this check list to help you purchase or develop great content.
4 reasons to attend the World of Learning Conference and Exhibition
Date: July 20, 2010 Keywords: Conference roundup
Why you should attend WOLCE's L&D event at the NEC on 28th and 29th of September!
Bob Mosher Keynoting at IITT annual conference 7- 8th September
Date: July 17, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Practical advice on leading, delivering and developing learning
Building skills under pressure - update from BILD anual event
Date: July 16, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
7 challenges facing L&D right now, 7 areas of best practice to share and develop
TJ conference and awards - helping L&D support business better!
Date: July 15, 2010 Keywords:
TM speaking on Using learning innovation to accellerate business change at TJ conference 21st Sept.
L&D Benchmarks - is time to raise the bar?!
Date: July 13, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: managing change, productivity, strategy
How L&D can use benchmarking to raise the bar in terms of performance, products and strategic direction.
Learning innovation in the public sector
Date: June 11, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: collaboration, innovation, managing change, strategy
Is it time for L&D staff in the public sector to take 'immediate and decisive action' of our own?
Getting results with Learning Technologies – Free event on 21st May
Date: April 30, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Meet top industry experts at this free interactive workshop in London courtesy of Business in the community. Places limited, book now!
Making an impact with learning technologies - tricks for grabbing management attention
Date: April 29, 2010 Keywords: Evidence for Change, involving managers, managing change, marketing
The five secrets of instructional design
Date: March 26, 2010 Posted by: Clive Shepherd Keywords: blended learning, informal learning, Social Media
Clive Shepherd shares 5 'secrets' of great instructional design with Towards Maturity readers.
E-learning budget on the increase in the voluntary sector
Date: March 16, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Press release announcing latest Towards Maturity e-Learning Benchmark for the Charity and Voluntary Sector
Conference round up - ELN Event Summary
Date: March 08, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: award winning, Conference roundup, culture, innovation, learner engagement
Conference round-up - e-Learning Network Event Summary “Proven Recipes for Learning Success”
Top Tips from Learning Technologies 2010
Date: February 22, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Here are some of the top tips that we gathered from this year's Learning Technologies Conference and Exhibition!
What every L&D professional needs to know about e-learning - tell us what you thought!
Date: February 21, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Have you downloaded our booket for L&D professionals recently? We'd love to know what you think!
E-Learning Awards 2010 Launched
Date: February 18, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
If you were inspired by last year's winners, why not give the e-learning awards 2010 a go!
Learning Technologies in 2010 - the definitive top 10 list
Date: February 12, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Alignment, benefits, measuring value, serious games
Our definitive list about what we predict will (or should!) happen with Learning Technologies in the workplace during 2010!
Laura Overton wins Colin Corder Award at IT Training Awards
Date: February 11, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords:
Laura Overton wins coveted Colin Corder Award @ IT Training Awards for services to IT Training
Self managed learning - Engage or Die?
Date: February 01, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: getting started, learner engagement, learners
Self Managed Learning - Engage or Die? An insight from Infinity Learning.
Towards Maturity announces new partnership with Elearnity
Date: January 27, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, getting started, Going Global, strategy
Towards Maturity announces new partnership with Elearnity at #LT10UK to support large organisations in the private and public sector.
New Towards Maturity Workshops for 2010
Date: January 27, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, engaging trainers, getting started
Clive Shepherd collaborates with Towards Maturity to develop new workshops to engage staff and release potential. Announced at #LT10UK
Making the most of Learning Technologies 2010 with Towards Maturity
Date: January 18, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: free stuff
Need to make technology work harder and deliver more this year? Visit us at LT2010 for great new resources, free seminars and coffee!
Discovering the IKEA Concept
Date: January 04, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, blended learning, compliance, Evidence for Change
Discovering the IKEA Concept - a blended learning programme resulting in cost savings of 1.5 Million Euros
The Lifelong Learning UK Third Annual Conference
Date: December 16, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Conference roundup, FE&Skills, innovation
L&D skills needed in the forthcoming financial recovery.
Breaking down walls at Online Educa Berlin!
Date: December 15, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, customer care, Going Global, induction
Innovative skills solutions from leading european employers - BP UK, La Caixa, Delloitte, O2, Real and Sky UK
Skills of Project Management
Date: November 30, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: getting started, managing change, marketing
Ten top tips for Project Managers - plus four articles
An Introduction to Personal Learning Environments
Date: November 18, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: collaboration, informal learning, innovation, Social Media
Karen Velasco outlines how PLEs can meet the informal & social learning needs of 21st Century learners
Congratulations to the e-learning award winners
Date: November 13, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, Evidence for Change
at last the wait is over - the cream of the crop of e-learning implementations unveiled for 2009
Top Learning Technology events this winter
Date: November 05, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
A summary of some of the opportunities to network and build your skills this winter
Evidence for change - October Update
Date: October 31, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, Evidence for Change, Next Generation Learning @ Work
Supporting your business case - Hard facts from 8 organisations that evidence the impact of learning technologies
10 years on...the e-learning debate continues
Date: October 29, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: innovation, learners
In the aftermath of the Oxford Union's e-learning debate - some reflections on the need for change!
New Models for Learning Management
Date: October 29, 2009 Posted by: Fiona Leteney Keywords: Conference roundup, platforms
Fiona Leteney provides a birds eye view from the latest e-learning Network event.
English as a Second Language (ESL) from GlobalEnglish adding business benefits to Global Organisations
Date: October 20, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Conference roundup, culture, Going Global, productivity
GlobalExchanges EMEA 2009 Conference confirms English as a Second Language (ESL) adding business benefits to Global Organisations
Trainer skills for virtual classrooms (2)
Date: October 08, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: blended learning, collaboration, platforms, Social Media
Pratical hints and tips for on-line classroom tutors from a leading UK expert.
Thriving in adversity – doing more with less
Date: October 01, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, engaging trainers, involving managers, Social Media, strategy
Future directions and practical help from Training 2009 - the Institute of IT Training national trainer event.
L&D 2020: the future of workplace learning
Date: September 30, 2009 Keywords: Alignment, informal learning, Social Media, strategy
Debbie Carter from TJ outlines the results of their ongoing research into the future of workplace learning
Thought Leadership series with Brightwave - Transforming CPD
Date: September 23, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: engaging trainers, strategy, Talent Management
Thought Leadership series with Brightwave - Transforming CPD!
MODNet Launch – a cutting edge Work Based Learning network
Date: September 23, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: qualification
Find out how MODNet can help organisations make the most of their employees experience and skills through Work Based Learning.
Using Technology to make a difference with 360 Degree Feedback
Date: September 07, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: e-assessment, gathering feedback, Job Aids, Talent Management
Using Technology to make a difference with 360 Degree Feedback: A White Paper & Case Study from Track Surveys
What every L&D professional needs to know about e-learning
Date: September 02, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: engaging trainers, free stuff, getting started, Next Generation Learning @ Work
New free booklet to help close the e-learning skills gap from Clive Shepherd and Laura Overton
Thought Leadership series with Kineo - 'Credit Crunch Survival Guide'
Date: August 31, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: strategy
Thought Leadership series with Kineo - 'Credit Crunch Survival Guide'
More than Instructional Design - course review
Date: August 22, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: custom content, generic content, getting started, rapid development
Read our independent review of Trainer1's course - for finding out the basics in creating and evaluating self paced content
Unionlearn-a hidden asset to support workplace e-learning adoption?
Date: August 22, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: empowerment, getting started, interviews, learner engagement, learner support, Union Learning
How unions might help employers leverage their investment in learning technologies and engage their more vulnerable workers
Virtual Worlds - a serious learning contender?
Date: August 13, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: innovation, platforms, serious games, strategy
Virtual Worlds are here to stay, saving enterprises millions of pounds; what use will trainers make of them?
Trainer skills for virtual classrooms (1)
Date: August 11, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: blended learning, engaging trainers, getting started, Social Media
The secret of quality virtual classroom delivery: preparation, preparation, preparation.
Implementing Social Learning
Date: July 31, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: getting started, informal learning, interviews, learners, Social Media
BBC Radio 4's In Business series looks at practical considerations for implementing social learning - well worth a listen!
5 Tips for Beating the Credit Crunch with e-learning
Date: July 27, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: getting started
5 Tips for Beating the Credit Crunch with E-Learning - a white paper from Kaplan IT Learning
John Hayes MP interview with the BILD
Date: July 24, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, interviews
Learn how the approach to education and skills in times of recession would differ under a Conservative government.
Learning technologies role in supporting future career paths.
Date: July 13, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: empowerment, Talent Management
Learning technologies role in supporting future career paths
Conference round up - ELN Members Showcase Summary
Date: July 13, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: collaboration, Conference roundup, innovation, opensource, rapid development
A summary from the latest e-Learning Network (ELN) Members Showcase.
Institute of IT Training - new award announced
Date: July 09, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
New award for Learning Technology Solution of the year has been included in the IITT awards for 2010.
Conference Round Up - Informatology Annual event
Date: July 08, 2009 Posted by: Fiona Leteney Keywords: Conference roundup
Fiona Leteney shares her observations from the Social Networking day of Informatology's Learning conference 09.
New Department for Business Innovation and Skills
Date: June 24, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, Union Learning
Pat McFadden MP new Minister for Business Innovation and Skills speaks about the new department at the 3rd anual Unionlearn conference
Next Generation Learning - updated implementation plan for FE & Skills
Date: June 24, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Just released – FE & Skills implementation plan to support a radical shift in how colleges and providers think about technology
Making Web Conferences Exciting
Date: June 22, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: blended learning, collaboration, learner engagement
How to convert classroom skills to live online learning skills - and be brilliant at it! Expert advice from Phil Green
Conference round up - Releasing Potential: learning through people and technology’
Date: June 19, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, innovation
A roundup from the British Institute for Learning and Development's 2009 conference - thinking about the future and how to get there!
Introducing web conferencing
Date: June 17, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: collaboration, getting started
A new Towards Maturity paper introducing web conferencing - one of the fastest growing learning technologies around today.
The Changing World of Work - Implications for Learning & Development
Date: June 06, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: collaboration, culture, empowerment, informal learning
This White Paper from The Digital Learning Company considers the challenges facing L&D Professionals in a changing economic climate.
Special Offer for Informatology event
Date: May 25, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Great offers to our readers for this June event with speakers from Google, Linked in, The BBC, Rolls Royce and many more.
Conference round up - Creating Engaging and Effective content
Date: May 25, 2009 Posted by: Barry Sampson Keywords: Conference roundup, custom content, learners
In case you missed it, Barry Sampson provides a round up of the eLearning Network event on 8th May.
Conference round up BILD Event - Virtual Environments
Date: May 21, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Conference roundup, innovation, serious games
‘Virtual Environments’ - Insights from the latest BILD Connect Event
A judge's perspective on how to win awards
Date: May 18, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, marketing
10 practical hints and tips for creating award wining submissions (based on 10 years of judging experience!)
Award season comes around again
Date: May 12, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, marketing
If you are looking to raise the profile of your work or simply to inspire others, then check out the L&D award opportunities here.
Conference round up - Apply Serious Games
Date: May 12, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, Conference roundup, innovation, serious games, Social Media
Serious Games save the Planet!
Making e-learning Work
Date: May 05, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Alignment, culture, learner engagement, learners, Motivation
Top 10 tips for making elearning work: Free white paper from e2train.
A Vision for FE in 2020 - can we afford to wait?
Date: April 30, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills
Here is TM's response to DIUS's vision for FE in 2020 - we need better partnerships & increased relevance - join in the debate today
Thought Leadership series with ThirdForce - research into Skills for Life
Date: April 30, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords:
'Thought Leadership' series with key industry insights and updates from ThirdForce, beginning with research on Skills for Life.
Training Quality Standard
Date: April 30, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, culture, empowerment, managing change, qualification
TQS gives training providers an attitude and culture focused on business benefit for customers.
Towards Maturity - 1 year old
Date: April 27, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
As we reach our 1st birthday we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to all who have shared their e-learning experiences via this site!
Unmissable e-learning events this summer
Date: April 27, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Innovation, efficiency, effectiveness - learn from others at events with Learning Pool, eLN, BILD, Informatology and the L&S group.
All Together Now - help shape FE & Skills to meet business need
Date: April 18, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills
Siôn Simon MP, Minister for Further Education invites us to challenge his thinking and influence future of learning – can we refuse?
The Learning value of questions
Date: March 28, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: e-assessment, gathering feedback, learner engagement
Think Questions; how does e-learning achieve 80% input from learners? An article from Saffron Interactive.
Driving Business Benefits - Sector Benchmark launched
Date: March 27, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, free stuff, strategy
Sector insights from the latest Towards Maturity research.
Introducing Virtual Worlds
Date: March 27, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: getting started, innovation, platforms, serious games, Social Media
What are Virtual Worlds and why should businesses invest in them for learning purposes?
Brush up your Blended learning skills
Date: March 26, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: blended learning, engaging trainers, free stuff, qualification
CIPD extends invitation to an online open evening on Apr 8th to find out about building skills in Blended Learning.
Building skills in e-learning
Date: March 23, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: blended learning, getting started, qualification
Links to resources, courses and communities to keep your skills up to date ( updated Oct 10)
Excellence in Compliance
Date: March 16, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, compliance, e-assessment
Lessons in compliance, read about seven key benefits achieved by organisations using e-learning to deliver better compliance training.
Generator - for FE & Skills providers
Date: March 06, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, free stuff, getting started
Technology leadership improvement tool launched on the 5th of March for FE and funded work place learning providers.
Improving the Take up of e-Learning in Local Authorities
Date: February 12, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: involving managers, learner engagement, managers support, marketing
Improving the take up of e-Learning in Local Authorities by engaging time starved staff and line managers.
Driving Business Benefit - Towards Maturity 2009 Review launched today
Date: January 28, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, benefits, free stuff, getting started, Next Generation Learning @ Work
Driving Business Benefits – the UK’s comprehensive review of Learning Technologies at work is launched today
Free implementation advice in the Learning Technologies Green Room
Date: January 14, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: free stuff, getting started, interviews, managing change
Great e-learning implementation advice from top experts courtesy of Kineo and learndirect Business
Join us for launch of Towards Maturity Benchmark Review at Learning Technologies 09
Date: January 14, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, free stuff, getting started
Join us at Learning Technologies 28/29 Jan - free research findings, free insights and free coffee!
Building Change Management Capability using Blended Learning
Date: December 19, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: blended learning, innovation, managing change, strategy
Examples from Changefirst on how to build change management capability using learning technologies in a blended approach.
Rob Hubbard's free tool tips
Date: December 16, 2008 Posted by: Rob Hubbard Keywords: free stuff, learner engagement, opensource, rapid development, Social Media
Rob Hubbard's choice of free tools to share & collaborate
Delivering results in global organisations from Online educa
Date: December 05, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: culture, Going Global, involving managers, learner engagement
Implementing learning technologies successfully in diverse organisations - lessons from TM plenary at Online Educa Berlin
Serious Virtual Worlds Conference Review & additional insight
Date: December 01, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: innovation, platforms, serious games
If you didn't get to Serious Virtual Worlds event 08 , see our free conference report here plus further insight on the overall topic.
Next Generation Learning @ Work at Learning Technologies 09
Date: November 20, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Next Generation Learning @ Work
The 10th Learning Technologies conference focusses on Next Generation Learning @ Work. Meet us there!
Just one more week to benchmark your e-learning
Date: November 18, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: free stuff, getting started
Still time to take part in the Towards Maturity Review (closing 28/11) & see how to work your investment harder with personal feedback.
Next Generation Learning @ Work launched at e-learning awards
Date: November 07, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Next Generation Learning @ Work
Next Generation Learning @ Work was launched last night - find out how you can make a difference and inspire others
Announcing the e-learning award winners 08
Date: November 07, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
Congratulations to the 2008 e-learning award winners announced last night
Recession beating tips
Date: October 31, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, collaboration, rapid development, strategy
7 ways e-learning beats the recession? CIPD reports 25% of employers have plans for job losses. Ghostly news for Halloween.
Hints and tips for demonstrating value
Date: October 28, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: gathering feedback, managing change, marketing, measuring value, Motivation
In tough climates, we discuss how you can be confident in demonstrating the value of your learning interventions
Towards Maturity Benchmark review - what are people saying?
Date: October 08, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
What are people saying about the Towards Maturity Benchmark?
Events in September and October
Date: September 16, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: collaboration, getting started, interviews
2 events not to be missed - ELN workshop on Live e-Learning and and a Raid on the Royal Carribean Cruise lines
7 Lessons on FE leadership
Date: September 02, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Alignment, involving managers, leadership skills, managers support, managing change, strategy
Lessons of learning leadership reported from the eQuiP initiative from the FE sector - but just as relevant in the world of work!
Learning technologies in the IT sector
Date: August 20, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, informal learning, IT skills
The IT sector were early adoptors of e-learning- are they still ahead of the game? and what we learn from their experience?
Part 3 - Aligning Learning to business, Balls in the Air!
Date: August 04, 2008 Posted by: Gordon Bull Keywords: Alignment, getting started, strategy
In this third article Gordon Bull identifies essential elements to be managed for the successful delivery of your learning strategy.
How learning technologies can support change management - examples from CrossKnowledge
Date: July 23, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Alignment, blended learning, culture, involving managers, strategy
How Learning Technologies can support Change Management - An extract from 4 CrossKnowledge example case studies.
BILD Conference - Engagement in Learning
Date: July 14, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: engaging trainers, involving managers, learner engagement, learners, managers support
Engagement in Learning - Insights & Lessons from the BILD Annual Conference
Good Practice from Red Tray - Project Managing Bespoke projects
Date: July 11, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: custom content, rapid development
Red Tray provides support on Good Practice - Part 2:Project Managing the Bespoke e-Learning development process
Good Practice from Red Tray - Evaluating e-learning
Date: July 11, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, learner engagement, measuring value, strategy
Red Tray provides support on ‘Good Practice’ - Part 1 Evaluating e-Learning
e-learning awards entry deadline extended to 31st July
Date: July 03, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
A great chance to get your learning technology successes recognised
Part 2 Aligning learning to business needs - Before, During and After Model
Date: June 20, 2008 Posted by: Gordon Bull Keywords: strategy
In this second article in a series,we explore a Model which can help set learning within a strategic business framework.
Meeting the needs of 21st Century Employers
Date: June 19, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: learner engagement, learners, productivity
Charles Jennings at Reuters outlines why we need to 'Know less and Learn more' in this thought piece commissioned by Becta.
Distance learning for Strategic HR
Date: June 09, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: benefits, blended learning, culture, innovation, involving managers, leadership skills, learner engagement, learners, managers support, measuring value, strategy
Originally from Steve Fiehl at CrossKnowledge providing key insight on best practices of innovative companies in adopting e-learning
Can EPSS really help in engaging learners?
Date: June 03, 2008 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: empowerment, innovation, Job Aids, learner engagement, learners, learner support, productivity
EPSS has been around for almost 20 years but perhaps we’ve not fully recognised how much they can really help in engaging learners in the ...
Part 1 - Setting a Strategy for Learning and Development
Date: May 27, 2008 Posted by: Gordon Bull Keywords: strategy
How to fit tactical plans within a strategic framework &overall business goals in order to deliver successful programmes.
More practical tips for engaging learners and managers
Date: May 23, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: involving managers, learner engagement, managing change, marketing, measuring value, Motivation
90 participants in a Learning and Skills group workshop provide practical ideas for those wanting to improve business engagement.
Towards Maturity sponsors 2008 e-Learning Awards
Date: May 20, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
Making your e-learning garden grow
Date: May 16, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, benefits, empowerment, gathering feedback, getting started, involving managers, learner engagement, learners, managing change, marketing, strategy
Lessons from award winners to encourage widespread adoption - contributed by Information Transfer
Building effective learning communities
Date: May 12, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: blended learning, collaboration, FE&Skills, learner engagement, learners, learner support
Practical lessons for anyone looking to engage busy learners at work . Observations from the e-Learning Network Event .
Beginners Guide to e-Learning Standards
Date: May 07, 2008 Posted by: Fiona Leteney Keywords: getting started
An introduction to e-learning standards - what are they and what questions should be ask before investing in learning technologies?
Towards Maturity Comes of Age
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills
Announcement of new Towards Maturity Community Interest company
Share your story
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
Do you have a story to share where learning technologies have helped you improved the performance of your business?
Becta's new strategy for further education and skills
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills, strategy
e-skills UK invites input to new strategic plan
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, IT skills, qualification, strategy
An opportunity to get involved with e-skills UK
Social Bookmarking - organising your web resources
Date: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: collaboration, free stuff
An introduction to social bookmarking
Collaborative learning at work
Date: March 28, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: collaboration, getting started, learner support, Social Media
Who is using collaborative learning technologies, to what extent and how?
Quick Introduction to Towards Maturity
Date: March 19, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: about this project, getting started, managing change, strategy
Training Journal recently published an overview the Towards Maturity project in E-learning. We reproduce this here with a summary of the article as a quick ...
Simulation and classroom teaching
Date: March 18, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: award winning, blended learning, FE&Skills, leadership skills, small business
Business simulation to train budding entreprenurs; learners live out running a business supported by tutors
Simply the best - tips from e-Learning award winners
Date: February 22, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, benefits, innovation, interviews, involving managers, learner engagement, learner support, managing change, marketing, Motivation, productivity, strategy
10 tips for communicating with learners
Date: February 21, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Alignment, involving managers, learner engagement, managing change, marketing, Motivation
Opportunites and barriers - latest thinking from Learning Technologies
Date: February 13, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, collaboration, e-assessment, getting started, managing change
The Towards Maturity Project Team asked exhibition attendees what are the opportunities and barriers to e-learning and what help do they really want this year.
IITT award winners
Date: February 08, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, blended learning
4th annual elearning awards announced at Learning Technologies
Date: January 31, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, award winning
Launch of Next Generation Learning Campaign
Date: January 16, 2008 Keywords: benefits, FE&Skills, learners, productivity
Informal Learning Consultation announced
Date: January 16, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: informal learning, strategy
Meet us at Learning Technologies
Date: January 10, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
Meet us at Learning Technologies Olympia
Exclusive chance to meet award winners at Learning Technologies
Date: January 10, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, free stuff, interviews
Free exclusive workshop at Learning Technologies
e-learning - a note from Skills for Health
Date: January 03, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, qualification, strategy
Skillls for Health outline
What to look out for in 2008
Date: January 02, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: learners, rapid development, strategy
workplace e-learning predictions from experts at Online Educa Berlin
Supporting small business skills needs
Date: November 20, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, informal learning, learners, platforms, small business, strategy
Lessons from large organisations – part 1
making e-learning work
Date: November 14, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: getting started, learners, managing change, strategy
Martin Belton examines why e-learning continues to under perform and outlines the top ten tips that will make sure everyone completes your e-learning courses.
e-learning excellence celebrated
Date: November 09, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
e-learning award winners for 2007
Hints and tips on Rapid e-learning
Date: October 31, 2007 Keywords: custom content, free stuff, rapid development
Free advice from Kineo and Ufi
Do we need competency standards for Web 2.0?
Date: October 31, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: IT skills, Social Media
Do we need competency standards for Web 2.0?
Open Source Learning Management systems
Date: October 29, 2007 Keywords: FE&Skills, opensource, platforms
A new white paper from Epic
Understanding learners at work
Date: October 22, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Do we really understand learners in the workplace and how to reach them or do we just think we do?
Lessons from Education
Date: October 19, 2007 Keywords: FE&Skills, learners, learner support
What can industry learn from the education sector? - Lessons from Towards Maturity
Free Guide - Mobile Learning
Date: October 08, 2007 Keywords: free stuff, mobile, rapid development
The latest guide from Kineo and UfI
Introduction to Web 2.0 and Social Networking
Date: October 01, 2007 Keywords: Social Media
New technologies that are changing the face of learning
10 top e-learning Tips for Educators
Date: September 13, 2007 Keywords: FE&Skills, getting started, learner support, strategy
What does the QIA excellence gateway offer the FE system?
Date: September 13, 2007 Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills, free stuff
Positive Podcasting
Date: September 04, 2007 Keywords: custom content, free stuff, getting started, mobile, Social Media
What is the QIA Excellence Gateway?
Date: August 28, 2007 Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills, free stuff
What can education learn from industry
Date: August 14, 2007 Keywords: benefits, custom content, FE&Skills, productivity
Welcome to Towards Maturity
Date: July 13, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
Gateway to excellence opens for further education staff in UK
Date: June 20, 2007 Keywords: about this project, free stuff, getting started, learner support, strategy
Free guide to podcasting
Date: April 13, 2007 Keywords: free stuff, interviews, mobile, Social Media
Choosing the right learning tools for you
Date: April 12, 2007 Keywords: free stuff, getting started, opensource, rapid development, Social Media
Finding e-learning suppliers
Date: March 12, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: getting started
Informal learning Guru, Jay Cross, on You Tube
Date: March 07, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: informal learning, Social Media
ICCA online - getting started with e-learning
Date: January 01, 2007 Keywords: blended learning, free stuff, getting started, managing change, strategy
