Our Ultimate Guide to Learning Technologies 2016

Make 2016 The Year of Learning Impact

Plan ahead with our guide to the most inspirational sessions, unique networking opportunities and practical resources.

Olympia, London3-4 February 2016

#LT16UK

Make an Impact in 2016 3

Our Pick of the Conference 4

Get Up Close and Personal with Conference Speakers Booking is essential

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Free Seminars Not to Miss 7

Find Your Way to Great Resources 9

#MakeItHappen in 2016: Your Action Planning Kit 10

Get Connected 10

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Come and see us:

H21Bring this guide with you on the day and get a free

coffee voucher!

Today’s L&D Leaders are looking to impact business and personal productivity. Our role is no longer about delivering more for less but to actively build performance.

The Learning Technologies show provides an ideal location to build our own skills and confidence and to equip us for year ahead. But how do we make best use of our time? The top performing L&D teams in our latest research Embracing Change show that we need to prioritise our actions and focus attention on:

• Building business buy in• Understanding learners (and meeting their needs)• Transforming learning • Equipping the L&D team

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Make an impact in 2016

Join Laura Overton and the Towards Maturity

team to find out

How to Make a Lasting Impact in

2016

3 Feb, 16:15 – Theatre 3 4 Feb, 15:30 – Theatre 12

In our Ultimate guide to the show, we have worked with our Ambassadors to pinpoint the very best seminars, resources and giveaways that will help you do just that!

Hear directly from the experts and Top Deck practitioners who have influenced the Towards Maturity Benchmark over the years. If you are going to the conference, we strongly recommend that you make these sessions a priority. Follow the session hashtags on Twitter (see page 16)!

Our pick of the conference, day 1: 3rd Feb

11:10 - 12:20Shifting to a Strategic Learning Mindset with Andrew Jacobs (Borough of Lewisham)L&D as a True Business Partner with Lynne Rutherford (Brambles). #T2S1

11:10 - 12:20 70:20:10 – The Challenges for L&D with Charles Jennings, Kate Evans (KMPG), Brian Murphy (Citi). #T3S1

11:10 - 12:20 The learning market: Game changers and new game makers with David Wilson, (Fosway) #T5S1

13:50 - 15:00The Four Responsibilities of the Learning Professional with Clive ShepherdThe L&D Landscape is Changing: Are You Changing Too? with Sunder Ramachandran (Pfizer). #T5S2

13:50 - 15:00 10 ways to use your enterprise social network for social learning with Jane Hart #T4S2

15:30 - 16:40 A Look Ahead: The Now and The Next of Learning and Technology David Kelly (eLearning Guild). #T1S3

15:30 - 16:40 Creating a Blended Learning Culture with Sue Hawke (LinkLaters). #T2S3

15:30 - 16:40 Action Mapping: Throw Them In at the Deep End with Cathy Moore (Training Designer). #T4S3

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Our pick of the conference, day 2: 4th Feb

11:10 - 12:20 Where Leadership Development is Failing, and What to Do About It with Nigel Paine, #T2S4

11:10 - 12:20 Forget the L&D Hype — What About the Learner? With Dave Buglass (Tesco Bank), #T5S4

13:50 - 15:00Building a Global Learning Culture with Laura Overton (Towards Maturity), Stuart Miller & Anne Watson(Worldmark International). #T5S5

15:30 - 16:40From Instruction to Performance: Meeting All Five Moments of Learning Need with Bob Mosher (APPLY Synergies). #T4S6

15:30 - 16:40 Mobile first learning and communication for engagement and results with Mike Booth (Vodafone) #T3S6

By registering for the conference you also get a free gift of your choice from Learning Technologies…book here

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Hear directly from the experts and Top Deck practitioners who have influenced the Towards Maturity Benchmark over the years. If you are going to the conference, we strongly recommend that you make these sessions a priority. Follow the session hashtags on Twitter (see page 16)!

You don't have to go to the conference to meet the speakers – join them in exchanges! Small group discussions hosted by Towards Maturity and Training Journal.

Exchanges are simple, but incredibly effective. Each session takes the form of an informal, face-to-face group discussion around practical questions that stimulate innovation and creativity in L&D. Exchanges last for one hour and each session is lead by an industry-leading expert who is speaking at the conference.

Every exchange will give you personal access to well-respected industry leaders and conference speakers. This is a great opportunity to air questions, problems and suggestions to industry peers. Follow exchanges on Twitter using the hashtag: #LT16ex

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To guarantee a seat at an exchange, book a place in advance. Priority will be given to learning practitioners, so use a valid work email to avoid disappointment. SEE THE SCHEDULE

Below is the timetable of exchange sessions at Learning Technologies 2016. Please come to stand H21 a few minutes before your chosen session starts – book a place to ensure a seat!

Wednesday 3rd February Thursday 4th February

11:30 – 12:30 11:30 – 12:30

Cathy Moore (cathymoore.com)How To Implement Action Mapping

Dave Kelly, eLearning Guild How L&D Professionals Can Keep Updated With the Next and

Now of Learning Technology

12:45 – 13:45 12:45 – 13:45

Bob Mosher, Apply Synergies How To Support Performance at the Real Moment of Need

Clive Shepherd, More Than Blended Learning and Sue Hawke, LinkLaters

How To Build Blends That Deliver Quality and Efficiency

14:00 – 15:00 14:00 – 15:00

Lynne Rutherford, BramblesHow To Build a Culture of Learning

Sunder Ramachandran, Pfizer How To Build the Value Proposition for L&D

15:15 – 16:15 15:15 – 16:15

Brian Murphy, Citi How To Embed Learning into the Workflow

Dave Buglass, Tesco Bank How To Create the Optimum Learner Journey and Experience

Book your place on the exchange programme:

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Networking and fringe eventsLearning Lounge: 3 Feb 9:00am – 5:00pm

If you love meeting people and making new connections, make sure you check out the fringe events going on and download the app – make the most of this opportunity to network and discover better ways of doing, through sharing.

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Relax:Refresh:RechargeIf you need to get offsite for a while at LT, drop into the learning lounge at St Pauls Hotel (5 minutes from Kensington Olympia Station).

• Exploratory workshops to improve effectiveness and uptake of digital learning

• Complimentary lunch

Stop by and take the weight off your feet!

This event is sponsored by our Ambassador Lumesse so that you can enjoy a free lunch away from the hustle and bustle!

Register here

Networking and fringe eventsStateside Barcamp: 3 Feb from 6:00pm

Chill out with peers and experts afterwards at the popular Barcamp held in the Cumberland Arms – make the most of this opportunity to network and discover better ways of doing, through sharing.

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Learning Tech: Stateside BarcampJoin Dave Kelly, Cathy Moore, Shannon Tipton and Aaron E. Silvers for a free fringe event on day one at 6:00pm, after the main conference and exhibition activities are over. This year’s event features four fantastic conference speakers from the US who will be leading the conversations for a Stateside barcamp.

The aim is to have an informal, end of the day conversation, and drink, with some really interesting people. The bar is less than five minutes from the conference venue so you won't have to walk far! The Stateside bar camp is open to anyone – whether you’ve been to the conference or not.

This event is sponsored by our friends the eLearning Network, which means all attendees also get a free drink (not worth missing)!

Book a ticket here

Free Seminars You Won’t Want to Miss

Register for a free exhibition pass to gain access to these seminars (conference delegates need not apply) Our Ultimate Guide to LT16 | 10

The Towards Maturity team will be sharing practical ideas taken from our latest research in the free seminar theatres in the exhibition area – come and join us!

How to Make a Lasting Impact in 2016Join Laura Overton for practical tips from the world’s top performing L&D teams that will help you:Connect with business | Embrace change | Engage your customers | Prioritise actions3 Feb, 16:15 – Theatre 3 | 4 Feb, 15:30 – Theatre 12

10 Insights for Engaging with LearnersMarnie Threapleton joins Paulo Lenotti from Filtered to look at new insights from 2000 learners.3 Feb, 12:30 – Theatre 4

Learning and Performance on the Move: How Do We Support the Mobile Worker?Dr Genny Dixon joins Andre Wigley from Redware to look at early findings from top performing learning organisations.4 Feb, 12:30 – Theatre 2

3 Feb, 11:00, Theatre 8 Top Talent Management- A call for better communication skills with Mehdi Tounsi, Speexx

3 Feb, 11:45, Theatre 1 The Secret Learning Life of UK Managers with Peter Casebow, GoodPractice

3 Feb, 12:30, Theatre 4 10 insights for engaging with learners with Paolo Lenotti, Filtered and Marnie Threapleton, Towards Maturity

3 Feb, 11:15, Theatre 12Barclays Colleague Curriculum a solution that sparks employees interest and curiosity with Ian Trundle, Barclays, and City & Guilds Kineo

4 Feb, 11:00, Theatre 4 2004: The Millennials event horizon with Kath Fleet, LEO

4 Feb, 12:30, Theatre 2Learning and Performance On the Move: How Do We Support the Mobile Worker? with Andre Wigley, Redware & Dr Genny Dixon, Towards Maturity

Free Seminars You Won’t Want to Miss

Business Alignment

Meeting the Needs of Modern Learners

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The free exhibition area offers its own programme of seminars where you can just turn up and listen to what is often an inspiring talk. Whilst you’re more likely to encounter a product pitch in these sessions, here’s a list of gems we spotted that are definitely worth attending.

3 Feb, 11:00, Theatre 4 ‘What got you here, won’t get you there’ – A look at leadership in business with Mark Williamson and Karena Gomez, KPMG in the UK - Repeated on 4 Feb 14:00, Theatre 11

3 Feb, 13:15, Theatre 7Transport for London: discover the award-winning blended learning programme that is supporting the biggest business transformation in Europe with Ian Tatton, Transport for London

3 Feb, 15:30, Theatre 11 Impact, Results and Measuring Learning Success with Andrew Joly & Imogen Casebourne, LEO

3 Feb, 15:30, Theatre 4 The Dawn of The Self-Developing Organisation with Liam Butler, SumTotal

Register for a free exhibition pass to gain access to these seminars

Free Seminars You Won’t Want to MissTransforming Learning

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3 Feb, 11:00, Theatre 5Love to Learn! Ideas for using multi-device games & video in elearning with Louise Pasterfield, Sponge UK repeated on 4 Feb 14.00 Theatre 12

3 Feb, 11:15, Theatre 10 Making Sense of the Senses in a Digital Learning World with Ady Howes, DPG plc

3 Feb, 11:45, Theatre 4 No idea is a bad idea: Using creative brainstorming to deliver results with Liz Smith, City & Guild Kineo

4 Feb, 11:15, Theatre 10 Creating a Community of Practice with the 5P Framework with Mike Collins, DPG plc

4 Feb, 11:45, Theatre 4 Finding True North in the digital storm 2016's key trends with Stuart Chadwick, City & Guild Kineo

3 Feb, 11:00, Theatre 12“Born different.” Cutting Edge Diversity Training from Channel 4 with Dr Owen Rose, Acteonrepeated on 4 Feb, 12.30 Theatre 3

3 Feb, 12:30, Theatre 2Empower, Engage, Enable: Harnessing Modern Learning and Development with Ian Baxter, Saba Software repeated on 4 Feb, 3.15, Theatre 12

4 Feb, 12:30, Theatre 12 Theory into practice: performance support in the real world with Ian Wheelans and Andrew McGlyn, GoodPractice

4 Feb, 13.00, Theatre 5 The Way Ahead? Promoting High Performance with Personalised Learning with Dave Buglass, Tesco Bank

4 Feb, 14.00, Theatre 4 70:20:10 - It's About Results, Not Activity with Charles Jennings and Martin Baker, Corporate eLearning Consortium

4 Feb, 14.00, Theatre 7 Beyond the LMS: Rethinking Learning for a New, ROI-Driven 70:20:10 Model with Alessio Artuffo, Docebo

4 Feb, 14:45, Theatre 6 Beyond the Dodo: The Learning Ecosystem Approach that Allows Companies to Thrive with Susan Gearing, eCom Scotland

3 Feb, 13:15, Theatre 4 Transform your Learners’ Experience with Adapt with Paul McElvaney and Deborah Limb, LearningPoolrepeated on 4th Feb 15.30pm Theatre 4

Equipping L&D

Pick Up Great Practical Resources

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Also, look out for our free infographic showing how you can Embrace Change to increase the

effectiveness of your learning strategy in 2016! Say hi at Stand C21 to

our latest ambassador Learning Pool

With over 280 exhibitors, where do you start? It's not our policy to recommend suppliers, but we thought you might appreciate a ‘treasure trail’ of where to find the Towards Maturity Ambassadors – thought leading organisations who value independent research and the sharing of effective practices. They can provide you with great ideas to help you think ahead in your strategy. Download the map by clicking on the picture, or check out your exhibition goodie bag for

a printed copy on the day.

Free Research and Resources to Help You Improve Performance in 2016

• Embracing Change: Improving Performance for Business, Individuals and the L&D Team

• A brand new In-Focus report on improving performance and the 70:20:10 framework

• A brand new In-Focus report on learning and its implications in the mobile enterprise

"Technology has evolved, our internal customers have evolved, but can we honestly say that as a profession,

we have done as much as we could have in order to evolve ourselves and reinvent our purpose?"

Review your L&D strategy with our Benchmark Centre and bring a copy of your Personalised Benchmark Report to LT16 for a free hard copy of Embracing Change!

Visit us on stand H21 to see the latest research reports from Towards Maturity and engage in a dynamic discussion with us to shape your learning strategy in 2016!

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Dave Buglass, foreword to Embracing Change

#MakeItHappen: How to Make a Lasting Impact in 2016

The show will provide you with great insights, but what will YOU DO DIFFERENTLY once you’re back at work?

We’ve highlighted five essential areas for L&D and curated a focused resource area that will help you make an impact in 2016, which we’ll send out when you’re back in the workplace.

This is all about making it happen – helping you to take action where it counts and implement new strategies for success in your chosen area of focus. Make sure you sign up for this one.

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If there was ONE thing you could change in 2016, what would it be?

Register with us for your pack at the show on stand H21

Get Connected: The Event App

If you love meeting people and making new connections, don’t forget to check out the official Learning Technologies show guide and app, which helps you connect with the people you want to meet.

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The app is designed to enhance the experience of the attendee before, during and after the show, by putting the following features and information at their fingertips:

• Full event schedule• Personalised agenda• Exhibitor listings• Floorplans• Social networking• Speaker listings

Download the free app and get connected

#LT16UK – the main hashtag, where all Tweets related to LT16 will appear. This channel has a lot of buzz, but it’s hard to follow anything.

Individual conference sessions can be followed through the session hashtags – allowing you to spot what’s happening where and head off to get involved if you didn’t realise a session would be valuable to you. This way, you won’t miss a thing and you can even check the hashtag later for the ‘tweetables’ – takeaways to jog your mind when you’re back at work.

You can follow all the details of the conference sessions online - even if you haven’t got a conference pass or can’t get to the show. You can still catch all the details while you’re at work or home. Here’s how to follow LT16 on Twitter.

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Get Connected: Follow the Backchannel

#T3S1

This means ‘Track 3’

This means ‘Session 1’

Example of a session hashtag:

Relax…there will be a dedicated backchannel team member at every session, tweeting the best bits.

Contact us for more information:+44 (0) 208 542 2331benchmark@towardsmaturity.orgwww.towardsmaturity.org/benchmark

The Towards MaturityBenchmark Study is free to participate in thanks to the generous support

of our Ambassadors

Towards Maturity is an independent benchmarking practice that provides authoritative research and expert advice to improve the performance of L&D.

We leverage data gathered from the largest L&D benchmark study in Europe.

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Start a Conversation: After the Show!