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Brand-new research sheds light on what motivates learners to invest in online learning. 70% of L&D are not proactive in understanding how...read more individuals in their organisations learn. It's perhaps unsurprising that they struggle to engage staff. It is time for change. In this new Towards Maturity In-Focus report, we draw on insights from 2,084 individuals who have invested their own time and resources in online learning. They could be your workers, or your potential workers of the future...so we investigated how they learn what they need to do their job.  We compared these perspectives with those of over 600 L&D leaders around the globe. When it comes to supporting a great learning experience, what can these individuals teach us? This In-Focus report is free to download, thanks to the support of Filtered. read less

This is the story of how Barnardos, UK's much-loved children's charity, creatively harnessed technology to improve service delivery and workplace...read more performance. It is also an inspiring example of how when budgets are tight, employees can still be supported by excellently thought out and well crafted e-learning. Finally, Barnardos clearly demonstrate that if done well, e-learning can produce some impressive business outputs. read less

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

This story outlines how Dixon Retail journey with learning technologies has evolved. It considers practical lessons learned as they progressed...read more  from initially addressing a legal requirement to demonstrate compliance to  new and creative ways of supporting colleagues across the stores in their moment of need.   read less

How the library service changed front line behaviour of staff using blended learning supported by peers. This resource addresses blended learning,...read more learners, platforms, custom content, learner support, productivity, managing change, marketing, customer care and social media. read less

The original case study highlighting benefits of delivering ECDL training through e-learning. This resource addresses learners, blended learning,...read more platforms, qualifications, custom content, productivity, managing change, marketing, generic content, and IT skills. read less

How the pottery industries collaborated to address common skills needs. This resource addresses blended learning, learners, platforms, opensource,...read more induction, small business, learner engagement, empowerment, involving managers, measuring value, gathering feedback, measuring effectiveness and communicating successes. read less

Moving to a blended learning approach at Prosecution College. This resource addresses blended learning, platforms, learners, compliance, managing...read more change, social media, managers support, induction, culture, learner engagement, gathering feedback and enaging trainers. read less

Darrin Stevens, Group Training Director at Polestar looks at how they used e-learning to capture knowledge and attract new staff in the print...read more industry. This resource addresses blended learning, learners, platforms and induction. read less

A new White paper from Epic. This resource addresses platforms and opensource.

Lessons from large organisations - part 1. This resource addresses strategy, learners, platforms, informal learning, social media and small business.

Company expansion underpinned with staff retention improving following new approach to NVQs. This resource addresses strategy, learners, blended...read more learning, platforms, learner support, gathering feedback, measuring effectiveness and communicating successes. read less

LB Brent - finalist in 2006 e-learning award for e-learning on a budget. This resource addresses blended learning, platforms, informal learning and social media.

This award winning implementation looks at practical tips for supporting and engaging diverse audiences. This resource addresses platforms, custom content, managing change and going global.

Looking to make robust decisions on games for learning? Check out research from defence sector which has lessons for all. This resource addresses platforms, custom content and serious games.

This interview with Wendy Stubbs, explores how BA delivers business value with learning technology and achieve efficiencies of 80%. This resource...read more addresses strategy, platforms, going global and measuring effectiveness. read less

On-line delivery is the answer to world-wide quality management training of consistent quality. This resource is useful if you are getting started,...read more it addresses custom content, platforms, opensource and going global. read less

Fiona Leteney provides a birds eye view from the latest e-learning Network event. This resource addresses platforms and LMS.

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