The Towards Maturity project aims support those who are responsible for delivering effective learning in the workplace. Our original research has shown that organisations mature in the use of technology perceive more business impact, improved staff impact and increased takeup of e-learning and our aim is to use this site to collate stories from the world of work to help others grow into maturity.
This overview provides a summary of some of the findings from the last 12 months. We have identified 6 strands which collectively entwine to help deliver a successful e-learning implementation. Under each strand, we have provided links to some examples of measurable activities that improve business impact of learning technologies at work. These links will take you to relevant case studies, research and updates in this area.
If you are brand new to e-learning, we also have tips for getting started.
| 6 strands of activities | Why are these important in delivering impact? | What types of activities are included? |
| Defining Need | Mature organisations are more likely to align learning to business strategy, ensure that programmes are relevant to both business and individual requirements | Regardless of sector, size of implementation mature implementation formulate a range of strategies to help define need. |
| Learner context | Mature organisations are likely to have a greater focus on understanding the context of the learner, their motivations and environment | Understanding the learner context requires a fresh look on learner motivation, opportunities for informal learning, work life balance and opportunities to use new technologies for learning |
| Work context | What are the work environment factors that might influence success? What needs to be changed? How to go about it? | Does the organisation have appropriate infrastructure? How can you involve managers more successfully? What type of job aids could be part of the mix? |
| Building capability | Mature organisations target the changing needs of their learning and development professionals to ensure that they are to be equipped with the right skills, resources and reputation to effect change. | Cabability of L&D professionals will include areas such as blended learning, learner support, content ( custom, building it quickly, generic content) know what free tools are available, how to build collaboration and deliver assessment
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| Ensuring engagement | Mature organisations have proactive strategies for involving critical stakeholders who influence behaviour change. | This strand has a focus on learner engagement and building activities linked to marketing and managing change. |
| Demonstrating value | Mature organisations will be proactive in identifying the value their learning technologies are adding to their organisation. | On this site we have examples of organisations showing improved productivity and organisational benefits. |
As founding ambassadors for this national , industry led campaign, we are continually looking for examples of Next Generation Learning @ Work so we can share the secrets of success with others. We invite you to be part of this , to shape national thinking and inspire change. 
