The Towards Maturity Benchmark Review is the most comprehensive independent review of the use of learning technologies in the workplace in the UK.
The benchmark considers how organisations are using learning technologies to meet changing business skills needs and reviews changes in use of technology, drivers and results, barriers and the implementation practices that directly correlate to results. To date over 700 organisations have participated in the reviews since 2004.
Each participant recieves a personalised benchmark report, together with links to helpful resources to support their journey with learning technologies. Find out what people are saying who have been through the process.
The last full benchmark survey - Driving Business Benefits - was published in Jan 09 with a record participation. The results were launched at Learning Technologies 09 and are available for download for all registered users of this site and was supported by Becta as part of their ongoing initiative to support Next Generation Learning in the workplace.
Current benchmarks for 2009
The full Towards Maturity Benchmark is conducted every other year, the next one is due to take place in 2010. However in 2009, Towards Maturity have been conducting 2 additional benchmark surveys:
- The Towards Maturity Efficiency Indicator - a short survey that focusses on how technologies help L&D departments deliver business impact and improve efficiency. ( survey closed Nov 09 and will be results will be available in Jan 09).
- The Towards Maturity Full benchmark for Third Sector Organisations (due to close end of November with results available in Jan 09).
Previous Benchmarks
The benchmark research , by Howard Hills and Laura Overton from the Towards Maturity can also be downloaded:
- Towards Maturity - - 07 Overton, Hills, Dixon published by e-skills UK
- Linking learning to business – 04 – Overton ( published by elearning age)
- e-learning in large organisations 05 – Hills (published by UfI)
Industry support
The Towards Maturity industry benchmark is endorsed and supported by the e-learning network, The British Institute of Learning and Development, the Learning and Skills Group & Learning Technologies, and Becta.
''Once again, we are proud to support Towards Maturity’s 2008 benchmark review. This comprehensive research programme has been running for 4 years now and we’ve found that it not only is one of the most reliable indicators of the trends in e-learning adoption for the UK but it also provides practical benchmarks for individual participants wanting to improve the impact of learning technologies in their own workplace.'' Donald H Taylor – chair of Learning Technologies and Learning and Skills group
''The eLearning Network is a keen supporter of the Towards Maturity research, which does so much to spread good practice and to highlight the issues that need addressing if e-learning is to achieve its full potential'' Clive Shepherd, Chair, eLearning Network
‘This impressive, powerful and comprehensive piece of research is exactly the right instrument to investigate and benchmark the maturity of e-learning nationally; the BILD is happy to endorse, promote and support it fully.’ Jack Wills. Chair The British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD)
To ensure currency, the research is regularly reviewed by a range of independent industry experts and specialists.
We would like to thank the following organisations for their comment and contibution on the last survey:
- e-Learning Network
- Learning and Skills Group
- The British Institute of Learning and Development
- e-skills UK
- Ufi
- Skillsoft
- Becta
Find out more
If you would like to find out more about taking part in a Towards Maturity Benchmark review or how the Towards Maturity team can help you use your personalised benchmark results to help you improve impact of e-learning in your organisation, then contact us at e-learning@towardsmaturity.org.
