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Date: May 08, 2013 Posted by: Charles Humphreys Keywords: blended learning, innovation, learner engagement, learner support, managing change, strategy
Laura Overton and Bob Mosher from Ontuitive uncover practical ways to harness existing performance support systems more effectively
Date: May 08, 2013 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, blended learning, measuring value, mobile, Next Generation Learning @ Work, strategy
Laura highlights factors causing mobile to capture our attention and some significant barriers preventing m-learning in organisations
Date: May 03, 2013 Posted by: Charles Humphreys Keywords: Press release
World of Learning Conference & Exhibition 1 & 2 October 2013 NEC, Birmingham - Up to 30% off booking for TM Benchmark users!
Date: April 16, 2013 Posted by: Armin Hopp Keywords:
Armin Hopp argues that global commitment to centralised learning platform needs local support for unlocking potential for consumers
Date: April 15, 2013 Posted by: Amit Gautam Keywords: generic content, productivity, strategy
Amit Gautam from Upside Learning offers six vital “Nows” of LMS and how you can leverage them for your organisation
Date: April 10, 2013 Posted by: Charles Humphreys Keywords: compliance, Press release, Towards Maturity Benchmark
L & D and compliance professionals are invited to contribute to new benchmark study to examine effective online learning practices.
Date: April 08, 2013 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: compliance, Towards Maturity Benchmark
Make April your time for action - 2 benchmarking activities to help you Review:Compare:Act to improve your compliance training
Date: April 03, 2013 Keywords: compliance, Conference roundup
Join us on 1st May for the first Learning Now Event - Why won't they comply?
Date: March 05, 2013 Posted by: Andre Wigley Keywords: Ambassadors, Going Global, learner engagement, learners, mobile, platforms
André Wigley, CEO, Redware discusses what's driving the demand for BYOD & what's holding organisations back? Will users do it anyway?
Date: February 15, 2013 Posted by: Charles Humphreys Keywords: interviews
Martin Couzins, LearnPatch recorded this google hangout with Laura Overton to discuss the buzz about this year’s Learning Technologies
Date: February 06, 2013 Posted by: Bob Mosher Keywords: Ambassadors, informal learning, Job Aids, learner support
As the economy picks up in 2013 there's huge opportunity for learning professionals to step up and out into a growth market.
Date: February 06, 2013 Posted by: Genny Dixon Keywords: Conference roundup
Dr Chris Paton shares his experiences with MOOCs at Learning Technologies eXchange 2103
Date: February 05, 2013 Posted by: Genny Dixon Keywords: Conference roundup, custom content, learner engagement
We report on the energetic discussion with Allison Rossett from the @towardsmaturity eXchanges at #LT13UK
Date: February 04, 2013 Posted by: Mark Berthelemy Keywords: Conference roundup, learner engagement, serious games
Mark Berthelemy reports on the lively discussion with Ben Betts from this year's Learning Technologies eXchanges 2013
Date: February 04, 2013 Posted by: Kelly Thomas Keywords: Conference roundup
Prof. Stephen Heppell took part in @towardsmaturity eXchanges at #LT13UK - here are some reflections on the future of learning.
Date: February 01, 2013 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Top Quartile Learning Organisations, Towards Maturity Benchmark
Laura Overton explores what we can take from top learning companies, successfully integrating learning into the workplace.
Date: February 01, 2013 Posted by: Kelly Thomas Keywords: Conference roundup
Norman Lamont considers how to work effectively with SMEs in our first report from Learning Technologies 2013 eXchanges
Date: February 01, 2013 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Did you miss #LT13UK and #LAS13UK eXchange programme? Catch up on the conference speakers top tips here
Date: January 29, 2013 Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
Drawing on Towards Maturity research, learndirect details obstacles to effective training
Date: January 29, 2013 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Learner Audit, learner support
Bupa International is to deploy Towards Maturity’s new Learner Audit, to find out more about its staff and how they learn
Date: December 31, 2012 Posted by: Rob Caul Keywords: Ambassadors, Going Global, mobile, Next Generation Learning @ Work, platforms, rapid development
As mobile technology gives more power to mobile users, Rob Caul explains how HTML5 will open the floodgates for mobile learning
Date: December 30, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Towards Maturity’s round -up of the best of what to expect from the Learning Technology Exhibition 29th and 30th of January.
Date: December 30, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Download 175 Bright ideas from this year's Learning Technologies
Date: December 30, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: strategy, Top Quartile Learning Organisations, Towards Maturity Benchmark
It’s time to revisit your personalised benchmark report to uncover how you can accelerate business results and improve efficiency.
Date: December 18, 2012 Posted by: Bob Little Keywords: Towards Maturity Benchmark
Bob Little provides suggestions for success for Towards Maturity Learning Technology Benchmark participants
Date: December 12, 2012 Posted by: Charles Humphreys Keywords: Conference roundup
Book now for a unique free opportunity to get up close and personal with the speakers at this year’s Learning Technology event.
Date: December 09, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup, empowerment, measuring value
The Business EDUCA Opening Conversation at Online EDUCA BERLIN 2012 gave some great insights as delegates shared their challenges
Date: December 09, 2012 Posted by: Piers Lea Keywords: Ambassadors, mobile
Piers Lea,CEO of Line Communications, uncovers the arguments and key choices around deploying apps and responsive design
Date: November 29, 2012 Posted by: Armin Hopp Keywords: Ambassadors, Going Global
Armin Hopp details how e-learning has taken centre stage for organisations tackling their language skills needs across new markets
Date: November 14, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: award winning
Industry backing for her outstanding contribution was illustrated with standing ovation
Date: November 05, 2012 Posted by: Imogen Casebourne Keywords: Ambassadors, mobile
The eaglette has landed! Epic's responsive design leads to frustration-free, fully functional use of e-learning on multiple devices
Date: November 05, 2012 Posted by: Rob Caul Keywords: Ambassadors, Talent Management
Rob Caul, CEO of Kallidus, highlights the value of talent software in helping organisations to nurture and retain their talent pool.
Date: October 17, 2012 Keywords:
Practical insights into implementing the 70:20:10 model from Charles Jennings - Join his workshop 28th November in Berlin.
Date: October 15, 2012 Keywords: learner engagement, Press release, Towards Maturity Benchmark
Places are limited, register today for new two hour event in London hosted by Thomson Reuters on November the 21st
Date: October 10, 2012 Keywords: empowerment, Learner Audit, learner engagement, learners
Catch Laura Overton's Ignite session from this year's World of Learning and challenge your assumptions about the way we label learners
Date: October 10, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Join us at #OEB12 in Berlin at the end of November for great ideas to help business 'Reach Beyond Tomorrow'
Date: October 10, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
IMC, one of Europe’s leading e-learning providers, joins Towards Maturity’s growing international Ambassador Programme
Date: September 24, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
Ambassador programme funds Europe’s largest learning technology benchmark study
Date: September 20, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release, Towards Maturity Benchmark
One of the UK’s largest business learning providers, pledges support to Towards Maturity’s Ambassador Programme.
Date: September 12, 2012 Posted by: Cheryl Clemons Keywords: Ambassadors, custom content, customer care
Cheryl Clemons from Brightwave explores how content strategies are evolving to support the end customer
Date: September 11, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
22 reasons not to miss World of Learning this year !
Date: September 10, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
Information Transfer has changed its name to Acteon Communication and Learning. Whilst e2train has changed its name to Kallidus
Date: September 03, 2012 Keywords: award winning
The industry recognises the Towards Maturity Benchmark at the 2012 E-learning Awards
Date: July 30, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release, Towards Maturity Benchmark
Hundreds of organisations have already taken part – study deadline extended to August 21st
Date: July 30, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup, custom content, informal learning, innovation, Job Aids
A summary of 16 practical ideas for those interested in supporting learners at their point of need.
Date: July 15, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Join TM at the World of Learning Conference as it celebrates it's 20th anniversary with top line-up of L&D experts
Date: July 15, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Towards Maturity and LPI working together to build skills and raise standards in the L&D profession
Date: July 03, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Press release, Towards Maturity Benchmark
UK's ELearning Network urges members to participate in Towards Maturity Benchmark as part of its 'Campaign for Effective Elearning'
Date: June 28, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: involving managers, leadership skills, managers support
How are top L&D Performers in Towards Maturity Benchmark Engaging with line managers to embed learning and build performance?
Date: June 26, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords:
20 leading learning providers make up Towards Maturity’s Ambassador Programme
Date: June 12, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
Benchmarking in learning is on the increase with a record 600 organisations completing study in 2011
Date: June 11, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
A judges perspective on how to get shortlisted and how to win!
Date: June 11, 2012 Keywords: Towards Maturity Benchmark
What are people saying about our 2012 Towards Maturity Benchmark?
Date: June 11, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
Upside Learning joins Towards Maturity’s growing international Ambassador Programme.
Date: May 14, 2012 Posted by: Armin Hopp Keywords: Ambassadors, Going Global
With increased demand for languages, organisations that embrace new technologies in their learning will see the greatest results.
Date: May 14, 2012 Posted by: vicky Jones Keywords: Ambassadors, platforms
What is the dream learning platform? Key desired features will differ in each sector but all agree that it must be cloud-based!
Date: April 25, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
MindLeaders joins 19 leading learning organisations to identify and improve good practice in learning
Date: April 19, 2012 Keywords:
Share lessons from your own learning journey at work with peers at Business Educa 2012. Call for Papers now open
Date: April 17, 2012 Posted by: Bob Mosher Keywords: Ambassadors, blended learning, custom content, generic content, learner support
Do we rely too much on SharePoint in the quest for the optimum classroom experience? Our guest blog from Bob Mosher explores
Date: April 11, 2012 Posted by: giles smith Keywords: Ambassadors, benefits, learners, Motivation, Social Media, strategy
Giles Smith from QA, a TM Ambassador, shares some nuggets on creating an exellent corp' social learning platform.
Date: April 04, 2012 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, collaboration, learners, Press release, strategy
Industry bodies, the media and L&D professionals also input to research to support effective learning technology adoption
Date: March 15, 2012 Posted by: Martin Baker Keywords: Ambassadors, collaboration, free stuff, informal learning
Martin Baker from the Charity Learning Consortium shares 6 tips to help L&D professionals collaborate together
Date: February 21, 2012 Keywords:
Guest blog from author Dr Karie Willyerd challenges L&D to adapt to changing communication styles of staff.
Date: February 20, 2012 Posted by: Mahesh Ram Keywords: culture, Going Global, location, managing change, rapid development
Is there a cure for “Globalitis” that is undermining international communications? GlobalEnglish thinks it has the answer. Read on…
Date: February 12, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Edward De Bono provides an excellent framework to help us reflect on and apply lessons learned from #LT2012.
Date: January 24, 2012 Keywords: Press release
Towards Maturity launches new range of sector reports 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.
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
Date: January 16, 2012 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Discuss your 2011 personalised benchmark report with the Towards Maturity Team at #LT12UK
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
Date: January 11, 2012 Keywords: Conference roundup
Meet, tweet, network and share at the Learning Technologies 2012 eXchange #lt12UK and #LAS12UK Olympia
Date: December 12, 2011 Keywords: Alignment, strategy
A review of new learning Scenarios developed at Online Educa Berlin 2011
Date: December 12, 2011 Keywords: collaboration, learner support, managing change
Download notes from the Mastering Live online learning webinar
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
Date: November 28, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: Ambassadors, Press release
e2train joins 15 leading learning organisations to provide free industry benchmark research
Date: November 10, 2011 Posted by: Giovanna Puma Keywords: interviews, Press release, Social Media, strategy
Towards Maturity study reveals how businesses are investing in learning technologies to become more agile in new economic climate
Date: September 30, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Going Global
A new white paper for any multinational organisations looking to implement 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.
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
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 ...
Date: September 09, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
Congratulations to all of the winners of the eLearning awards 2011!
Date: August 24, 2011 Keywords:
2011 Toward Maturity Benchmark Study sees 50% increase in the number participants.
Date: August 02, 2011 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Over 70% of participants have discovered new ideas to take their strategy forward!
Date: July 31, 2011 Keywords: Press release
400 organisations already taken part – study deadline extended to 16th of August
Date: July 06, 2011 Keywords: Conference roundup
Great sessions , networking and discounts at WOL to help you on your journey with learning technologies
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
Date: June 06, 2011 Keywords: Press release
Download BOOSTING BUSINESS AGILITY - the 2011-12 Towards Maturity Benchmark
Date: June 02, 2011 Keywords: Press release
Towards Maturity’s Ambassador Programme grows to 15 strong
Date: May 27, 2011 Keywords: interviews, Social Media, strategy
Towards Maturity's Laura Overton calls for an 'innovation of mindset' in L&D
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
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
Date: April 19, 2011 Keywords: Press release
UK business missing out on efficiency gains say heads of learning at Towards Maturity Inaugral Ambassador Meeting
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Date: January 21, 2011 Keywords: free stuff
Ambassadors share resources to support your journey with Learning Technologies
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!
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 ...
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
Date: December 28, 2010 Keywords: compliance, custom content
Stephanie Dedhar shares her 3 steps to compliance greatness
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
Date: December 15, 2010 Keywords:
Becta's ongoing legacy to support learning technologies in the workplace.
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.
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.
Date: November 30, 2010 Keywords: Press release
Press Release - Towards Maturity launches Ambassador Programme to help learning providers stimulate excellence within the industry
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!
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 ...
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!
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.
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!
Date: September 28, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
How do we deliver 'more for less' in learning without compromising quality ?
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.
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.
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?
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.
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!
Date: July 17, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Conference roundup
Practical advice on leading, delivering and developing learning
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
Date: July 15, 2010 Keywords:
TM speaking on Using learning innovation to accellerate business change at TJ conference 21st Sept.
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.
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?
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!
Date: April 29, 2010 Keywords: Evidence for Change, involving managers, managing change, marketing
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.
Date: March 16, 2010 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
Press release announcing latest Towards Maturity e-Learning Benchmark for the Charity and Voluntary Sector
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”
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!
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!
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!
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!
Date: February 11, 2010 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords:
Laura Overton wins coveted Colin Corder Award @ IT Training Awards for services to IT Training
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.
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.
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
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!
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
Date: December 16, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: Conference roundup, FE&Skills, innovation
L&D skills needed in the forthcoming financial recovery.
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
Date: November 30, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: getting started, managing change, marketing
Ten top tips for Project Managers - plus four articles
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
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
Date: November 05, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
A summary of some of the opportunities to network and build your skills this winter
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
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!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
Date: September 23, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: engaging trainers, strategy, Talent Management
Thought Leadership series with Brightwave - Transforming CPD!
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.
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
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
Date: August 31, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: strategy
Thought Leadership series with Kineo - 'Credit Crunch Survival Guide'
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
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
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?
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.
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!
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
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.
Date: July 13, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: empowerment, Talent Management
Learning technologies role in supporting future career paths
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Date: May 21, 2009 Posted by: Nige Howarth Keywords: Conference roundup, innovation, serious games
‘Virtual Environments’ - Insights from the latest BILD Connect Event
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!)
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.
Date: May 12, 2009 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: benefits, Conference roundup, innovation, serious games, Social Media
Serious Games save the Planet!
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
Date: March 27, 2009 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: benefits, free stuff, strategy
Sector insights from the latest Towards Maturity research.
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?
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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!
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.
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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
Date: November 07, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
Congratulations to the 2008 e-learning award winners announced last night
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.
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
Date: October 08, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
What are people saying about the Towards Maturity Benchmark?
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
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!
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?
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.
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.
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
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
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
Date: July 03, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords:
A great chance to get your learning technology successes recognised
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.
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.
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
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 ...
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.
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.
Date: May 20, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
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
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 .
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?
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills
Announcement of new Towards Maturity Community Interest company
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?
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills, strategy
Date: April 29, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, IT skills, qualification, strategy
An opportunity to get involved with e-skills UK
Date: April 18, 2008 Posted by: Howard Hills Keywords: collaboration, free stuff
An introduction to social bookmarking
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?
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 ...
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
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
Date: February 21, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: Alignment, involving managers, learner engagement, managing change, marketing, Motivation
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.
Date: February 08, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, blended learning
Date: January 31, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project, award winning
Date: January 16, 2008 Keywords: benefits, FE&Skills, learners, productivity
Date: January 16, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: informal learning, strategy
Date: January 10, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
Meet us at Learning Technologies Olympia
Date: January 10, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning, free stuff, interviews
Free exclusive workshop at Learning Technologies
Date: January 03, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, qualification, strategy
Skillls for Health outline
Date: January 02, 2008 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: learners, rapid development, strategy
workplace e-learning predictions from experts at Online Educa Berlin
Date: November 20, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: FE&Skills, informal learning, learners, platforms, small business, strategy
Lessons from large organisations – part 1
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.
Date: November 09, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: award winning
e-learning award winners for 2007
Date: October 31, 2007 Keywords: custom content, free stuff, rapid development
Free advice from Kineo and Ufi
Date: October 31, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: IT skills, Social Media
Do we need competency standards for Web 2.0?
Date: October 29, 2007 Keywords: FE&Skills, opensource, platforms
A new white paper from Epic
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?
Date: October 19, 2007 Keywords: FE&Skills, learners, learner support
What can industry learn from the education sector? - Lessons from Towards Maturity
Date: October 08, 2007 Keywords: free stuff, mobile, rapid development
The latest guide from Kineo and UfI
Date: October 01, 2007 Keywords: Social Media
New technologies that are changing the face of learning
Date: September 13, 2007 Keywords: FE&Skills, getting started, learner support, strategy
Date: September 13, 2007 Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills, free stuff
Date: September 04, 2007 Keywords: custom content, free stuff, getting started, mobile, Social Media
Date: August 28, 2007 Keywords: about this project, FE&Skills, free stuff
Date: August 14, 2007 Keywords: benefits, custom content, FE&Skills, productivity
Date: July 13, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: about this project
Date: June 20, 2007 Keywords: about this project, free stuff, getting started, learner support, strategy
Date: April 13, 2007 Keywords: free stuff, interviews, mobile, Social Media
Date: April 12, 2007 Keywords: free stuff, getting started, opensource, rapid development, Social Media
Date: March 12, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: getting started
Date: March 07, 2007 Posted by: Laura Overton Keywords: informal learning, Social Media
Date: January 01, 2007 Keywords: blended learning, free stuff, getting started, managing change, strategy
Review, your current learning strategy, compare your approach directly with top learning companies to set priority actiions that will help you deliver peak performance.
Early participants will recieve their free personalised report with tailored action areas ( valued at £300) by the beginning of August, thanks to the generous support of our Ambassadors.
Date: September 08, 2011 Keywords: award winning, e-assessment, learner engagement
Winner of the IITT's instructional designer of the year outlines a new approach to online assessment.