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Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there.Towards Maturity teamed up with the CIPD to identify the extent to which the profession is evolving and what developments mean practically for L&D practitioners. Towards Maturity teamed up with the CIPD to identify the extent to which the profession is evolving and what developments mean practically for L&D practitioners.
This new research report draws on benchmarking data from 600 L&D leaders in the Towards Maturity benchmark study, alongside case study research with the following organisations:
* Barnardo's
* Mattel
* McDonald's UK
* MOD
* PwC
* University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust The study also considers the actions of the Top deck organisations in the Towards Maturity Benchmark. Top Deck organisations are those who score in the top 10% of the Towards Maturity Index. The impact of innovative learning approaches in their organisations is head and shoulders above their peers, and translates to significant increases in bottom-line results.   read less

Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there. The report included a number of detailed interviews including this one with Rob Carder - Organisational Development Manager, Europe and Simon Watt - Director of Organisational Development, Mattel International. Mattel has created regional centres of excellence for organisation development designed to build OD and L&D capability, facilitate connections and drive change across the international business. The team are focusing on outcomes and impact, not inputs, and are celebrating success as they go. To view the full case study and discover how Mattel acheived success, download the pdf below. read less

Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there.
The report included a number of detailed interviews including this one with Anita Esser - Head of Wider Healthcare Teams Education, University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust.
The trust has an established T&D structure which facilitates clear connections to organisational needs, so investment can be directed where it's needed most. The team are also embracing how they can maximise the use of technology and new T&D approaches to facilitate learning in a challenging context.
To view the full case study and discover how the L&D team at the Southampton University Foundation NHS Trust acheived success, download the pdf below.   read less

Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there. The report included a number of detailed interviews including this one with Colonel Garry Hearn - Programme Manager, Training Business Change, Ministry of Defence (DCTT). The school formed an innovation cell to consider how to transform learning. The team recommended a new blended approach and a fundamental change programme. They used independent evidence to engage the wider team in the changes. To view the full case study and discover how the L&D team at the MOD acheived success, download the pdf below.   read less

Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there.
The report included a number of detailed interviews including this one with Sarah Lindsell - Director, Global & UK Learning Technology & Transformation and Kerry Georgiou - Global Digital Learning Administrator, PwC.
PwC have created a digital learning academy for L&D professionals. The academy builds blended learning skills, alongside how to consult, build relationships and have challenging conversations. The L&D team also have dedicated research arm, so they can continually scan the horizon for new developments.
To view the full case study and discover how the L&D team at PwC acheived success, download the pdf below.   read less

Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there. The report included a number of detailed interviews including this one with Mark Reilly - Head of Corporate
Training, McDonald's UK, Deborah Rudge - Training Consultant, McDonald's UK and James Thorne - HR Consultant, McDonald's UK. McDonald's UK have introduced a new development programme designed to build performance consulting skills across the business. This is complemented by an L&D skills framework which focuses on the need to build relationships and work strategically. To view the full case study and discover how the L&D team at McDonald's UK acheived success, download the pdf below.   read less

Towards Maturity and the CIPD have recently launched a new report L&D Evolving Roles:Enhancing Skills that considers the future direction of...read more L&D and the skills that they need to get there.

The report included a number of detailed interviews including this one with Katharine Bollon - Head of Workforce and Organisation Development, Lisa Johnson - Assistant Director, Information Services, Learning and Communications and Sue Rawson - Trainer, Barnardo's.

Barnardo's has a goal to create and embed a learning culture.
To view the full case study and discover how the L&D team at Barnardos acheived success, download the pdf below. read less

Creating a learning experience that not only attracts staff but is also based in the ‘real world' - connecting to the working environment, is...read more vital to driving the business forward. If you want to discover the key to shaping your learning strategy so as to ensure business responsiveness, then read on... read less

The blended learning programme that is helping HC-One deliver the kindest care didn't just win the hearts and minds of the eLearning age judges in...read more the 2013 awards (HC-One and partner
Acteon Communication and Learning, but walked away with two gold awards on the night for best e-learning project
and best compliance programme). It is also being hailed as by the Cavendish Review as a flagship initiative to
inspire others. Find out how. read less

New ‘end-to-end' design approach by Clive Shepherd to transform learning interventions and deliver results. To read about the More Than...read more Blended Learning click here.   read less

The new Towards Maturity In-Focus Paper sheds light on how to use online experiential learning to build skills at work. This new In-Focus report...read more introduces immersive online learning and explores how employers are using these technologies and where they fit into the learning process. The report draws on use of a mix of research data from the main 2012-13 Towards Maturity Benchmark, new insights from over 50 participants and case studies to show how employers are harnessing the technology to better support their staff. read less

This benchmark with 200 organisations shares lessons on media currently being used to support leadership development with surprising insights into learner preferences.

The Towards Maturity Headstart Programme is an in house...read more interactive workshop  to help you apply the Towards Maturity Benchmark to help you improve performance with learning technologies. read less

Technology enables delivery of precision IT User skills. This resource addresses blended learning, qualifications, e-assessment, IT skills and empowerment.

Custom content creation to address business needs. This resource addresses custom content, customer care, e-assessment, culture, learner engagement,...read more gathering feedback, measuring effectiveness and communicating benefits. read less

The Office of Project and Programme Advice (OffPAT) has recently introduced Next Generation Learning into their organisation. This resource is useful...read more if you are getting started, it addresses compliance and e-assessment. read less

Lessons in compliance, read about seven key benefits achieved by organisations using e-learning to deliver better compliance training.This resource...read more addresses compliance, e-assessment, gathering feedback, measuring effectiveness and communicating benefits. read less

Think Questions; how does e-learning achieve 80% input from learners? An article from Saffron Interactive. This resource addresses e-assessment, learner engagement and gathering feedback.

Using Technology to make a difference with 360 Degree Feedback. This resource addresses talent management, e-assessment, job aids and gathering feedback. A White Paper & Case Study from Track Surveys

Coventry Building Society delivers more learning but at less cost. This resource addresses compliance, custom content, e-assessment, gathering...read more feedback, measuring effectiveness and communicating benefits. read less

We take a look at latest research from the ASTD to see how UK application of learning technology compares with the US. This resource is usefull for...read more getting started, it addresses e-assessment, social media, going global, learners and learner engagement. read less

Practical ideas on to ensure learning is responsive to changing business priorities- find out more (+ meet Mike Booth at WOLCE 2010). This resource...read more addresses strategy, managing change, platforms, opensource and e-assessment. read less