Bespoke Solution of the Year

Winner: TNA Ltd – Fire Safety for BSkyB

TNA provided BSkyB’s staff with interactive and immersive training to practise and develop real competence in performing practical tasks, set in familiar workplace surroundings. TNA modelled actual BSkyB environments in high resolution 3D, using impressive special effects.

The solution uses good instructional design, excellent art direction and use of animated 3D graphics.  It is a suberb example of using games and simulation in training.

This category recognises a tailor-made solution that has had a positive impact on the organisation that commissioned it.  The programmes that had particular appeal were those that not only demonstrated good results, but also showed a clear commitment to the client’s branding and needs.

Runner Up: Virgin Atlantic Airways & Futuremedia – Cabin Crew Safety Programme

Blended Solution of the Year

Winner: Comet Group Plc – Project Space: The Future of Product Knowledge

Comet developed a comprehensive structured approach to delivering product knowledge to its employees, through a cost-effective and engaging blend of coaching, e-learning and masterclasses. Through its ‘Learn It, Try It, Prove It’
e-learning method, it demonstrated not only a staggering cost saving, but the company also saw a remarkable uplift in product sales per hour.

The panel looked particularly for a solution that met real business needs, whether bespoke or generic.

Generic Solution of the Year

Winner: BT Expedite – Virtual View and Learn

BT Expedite’s Virtual View and Learn is an innovative in-store support and training tool that empowers store staff and encourages continuous learning while improving customer service.

The important criteria for selecting a generic product for 2006 was that it was easily adaptable for a variety of organisations, whilst also achieving significant demonstrable results.

Runner Up: Scott Bradbury Ltd – The Accuracy Programme

Online Solution of the Year

Winner: Auralog – Tell Me More® Corporate

This was a fantastically impressive solution – a true example of all-singing all-dancing e-learning. Offering 24-7 coaching online, this programme really leads the way in what e-learning can provide and achieve.

The judges looked for a solution that had made a significant impact on users’ performance in an organisation, where the learning was delivered solely online.

Runner Up: Fifty Lessons – Fifty Lessons

Learning Innovation of the Year

Winner: Polestar UK Print - Printdynamics™

Polestar’s solution demonstrated a new concept for the whole industry, and the judges found the approach to be highly professional and impressive.

Using web technology and interactive whiteboards, Polestar has delivered training materials to the whole print industry, raising not only awareness but also opportunities for career development where it did not previously exist.

As learning continually evolves and companies are finding new and effective ways of delivering knowledge and skills to their employees, it is exciting to see a great range of innovative approaches in this category.

Training Venue of the Year

Winner: The Source – The Source at Meadowhall

The judges recognised The Source as an exceptional place of learning, finding the entry both impressive and inspiring. It demonstrated a clear direction, and a building and service offering that support that purpose.

Judges looked for a venue that offered the best services and support to the industry.  They were particularly encouraged by entries that provided excellence in learning, and focused on providing an environment that fostered effective learning.

Runner Up: National College for School Leadership – NCSL Learning & Conference Centre

Outstanding Contribution to the Training Industry

Winner: Jeremy Hall, Hall Marketing

Jeremy has dedicated all his life to creating learning simulations and delivering them to the industry. A real expert, Jeremy shows an enviable longevity and contribution to the industry. 

Jeremy has not only developed exceptional simulation models that have saved time and money for the organisations he has worked with, he has also made these materials available to trainers throughout the industry.

The Outstanding Contribution acknowledges an individual’s impact not only on the organisations with which they have worked, but more importantly on the industry as a whole.

Training Manager of the Year

Winner: Shokat Lal, Coventry City Council

Shokat Lal has demonstrated a real achievement in having been responsible for raising the profile of learning and development in Coventry City Council.

This category recognises the achievements of an individual who has improved business performance, cost-effectiveness and increased the skill sets and motivation of learners over the past 12 – 18 months.

Training Provider of the Year

Winner: Turningpoint® by Steljes

This award is the ultimate accolade as it is voted for by learning and development professionals.