A new report shows how the potential business return from innovation in the formal learning experience can be achieved by learning from top performing L&D teams.
Leading L&D benchmarking business extends reach and research capability.
Record numbers of L&D leaders around the world have used the 2016 Towards Maturity Benchmark to review their strategy and pick up new ideas for modernising learning. So far, over 80% of them reported that the benchmarking process has provided them with new ideas to inspire action.
Learning technologies are being used to speed up the implementation of new processes and to better inform customers of new customers and services.
Report shows that L&D leaders are more able to demonstrate the value of learning when they work together with business leaders to solve performance problems.
Towards Maturity calls on L&D teams to check their performance now, in order to help them prepare for the future.
Award-winning e-learning provider Learning Pool has become a part of Towards Maturity's Ambassador Programme, supporting its annual Industry Benchmark Study and joining forces to add value to the corporate learning industry.
A new report from the independent research organisation reveals that L&D teams are finding themselves trying to keep up, as workers set the pace with new ways of working and learning.
Survey reveals the action priorities of L&D professionals for delivering business impact in the coming year.
Global learning expert Charles Jennings teams up with research and benchmarking organisation Towards Maturity to debunk myths surrounding the 70:20:10 model for organisational learning.
Research on more than 2,000 potential workers reveals the gulf between learner aspirations and the experience of learning in the workplace.
This year’s eXchanges speakers include Bob Mosher, Cathy Moore, David Kelly and Top Deck L&D leaders from the 2015 Towards Maturity Benchmark.
Global research and benchmarking organisation Towards Maturity launches a year-long campaign to provide practical insights and resources to help L&D professionals demonstrate the impact of learning.
Despite high aspirations to make an impact on the business, the latest Towards Maturity research shows that whilst most L&D teams are failing to find success, Top Performing teams provide direction for the way ahead.
Study finds only 2 in 10 companies are achieving their goals to protect and elevate their businesses.
Latest research from Towards Maturity reveals that mid-sized businesses are failing to capitalise on the benefits of learning technologies, but brings hope by identifying opportunities for success within these organisations.
Bumper year for Personalised Benchmark Reports shows L&D professionals are turning to data to help shape their learning strategies.
Latest research from Towards Maturity shows that L&D teams are failing to develop leadership development programmes that improve individual and business performance.
Early findings from the 2015 Towards Maturity Benchmark Study show that lack of skills is holding back L&D teams.
Since 2003, the Towards Maturity Benchmark Study™ has provided L&D leaders with confidential, individual feedback to improve the performance of their organisation, staff and L&D team. Now, the Personalised Benchmark Report™ received by all benchmark participants will include brand new indicators to demonstrate the extent to which L&D functions are implementing the 70:20:10 framework in their organisation.
Reed Learning announced as the newest member of the Towards Maturity Ambassador Programme.
Independent research by Towards Maturity launched at the Learning Technologies Summer Forum reveals that retailers are improving revenue, productivity and behavioural change amongst employees as a result of adopting technology-enabled learning, but there is still more opportunity to be had.
The 2015 Towards Maturity Benchmark enables L&D professionals to gather data on current learning activities to help shape future success.
Sector looks beyond the classroom at new learning models to improve competitive advantage
e2train joins 15 leading learning organisations to provide free industry benchmark research to improve the business impact of learning technologies
The UK’s largest learning technology benchmark study reveals 77% of companies believe that learning technologies will help them respond faster to changing business conditions.
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Virtual classrooms and online learning environments are being embraced by charity learning departments
A record 600 organisations completed the study, 50% increase on 2010
The Towards Maturity Ambassador Programme funds the UK's largest corporate learning technology benchmark.
400 organisations already taken part - study deadline extended to August 16.
The 2011 Towards Maturity Benchmark Study was launched today, once again with outstanding support from the wider Learning & Development industry. Organisations from the private, public and not for profit sectors looking to improve performance through learning innovation are invited to take part during June and July at www.towardsmaturity.org/2011benchmark. Participation is free of charge.
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.
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.