learndirect partners with Towards Maturity to encourage effective e-learning practices
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Towards Maturity's Ambassador Programme grows to 15 strong
Towards Maturity's Ambassador Programme grows to 15 strong
As cuts-ridden Britain emerges from recession it is missing out on a potential source of significant cost savings and efficiency gains, say heads of UK learning companies, because of outdated attitudes to training among top management.
A research project launched today will consider how innovative learning approaches are impacting leadership development. The research, conducted by the independent benchmarking practice, Towards Maturity, aims to uncover what learning approaches are making a difference in developing great leaders and managers.
Two leading players in the learning community have extended their co-operation in an alliance which will bring benefits to both users and providers of innovative learning. Bizmedia Ltd – publisher of e.learning age and organiser of the E-Learning Awards – has entered into a new partnership with Towards Maturity, the internationally recognised benchmarking practice.
The internationally recognised benchmarking practice Towards Maturity has launched its online Benchmark Centre at http://mybenchmark.towardsmaturity.org for learning and development professionals who need to accelerate their organisations' performance through effective use of learning technology. Building on the success of its ongoing Benchmark Study, an internationally recognised longitudinal study based on the inputs of 1,200 organisations and 3,000 learners over the last 8 years, this new dynamic, web-based resource supports continuous improvement within the L&D workflow. Organisations are able to review their current processes, compare with established good practices and use expert resources to develop and refine action plans via 24x7 access. The site was officially launched in front of 130 L&D professionals at this year's Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference (26-27 January 2011).
The internationally recognised benchmarking practice Towards Maturity will be running a ‘Treasure Trail’ at this year’s Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference (26-27 January, Olympia 2, London). Visitors to the exhibition who wish to participate can pick up a map at the Towards Maturity-hosted coffee area (C25) or download it online at: http://bit.ly/tmtreasure. The Trail plots a route around the exhibition floor, stopping at stands of ‘Ambassador’ companies affiliated to Towards Maturity, each of whom will provide a piece of ‘treasure’ in the form of a practical resource or guide to support L&D professionals on their journey with learning technologies.
The internationally recognised benchmarking practice Towards Maturity will be for offering practical advice and guidance for Learning & Development professionals at this year’s Learning Technologies Exhibition and Conference (26-27 January, Olympia 2, London) based on its most recent benchmark research. Managing Director Laura Overton, who this month featured at number four in the list of the UK’s top ‘E-Learning Movers and Shakers’, will chair two conference sessions and will also deliver two free floor seminars over the two days of the event giving three simple steps to accelerate business performance with learning technologies.
Clive Shepherd and Laura Overton explain what every learning and development professional needs to know about e-learning.
The UK's comprehensive review of Learning Technologies at work - Businesses are demanding much more from learning technologies in the downturn but are failing to prepare themselves to take advantage of the opportunities available
How are 300 public and private sector companies making the most of learning technologies in an economic downturn? Attend the launch of the findings from the 2009 Towards Maturity Benchmark review conducted late last year as the credit crisis hit the UK.
Towards Maturity supports those who are responsible for delivering effective learning in the workplace, at whatever stage of your journey.