Back in Episode 244, Ross G, Owen, Carrie and Gent discussed the value of benchmarking, as we prepared to launch the Learning Performance Benchmark. A few months on, we thought it would be worth hearing what benchmarking looks like in practice.

In this week's episode of The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Ross D and Gent are joined by James Hampton from Seasalt Cornwall to discuss:

• the insights Seasalt Cornwall have unlocked through the benchmarking process
• the action they have taken in response to those insights
• the value of the Learning Performance Benchmark as a recurring, long-term process
• advice for learning professionals who are considering benchmarking for the first time

Show notes

You can find out more about the Learning Performance Benchmark at: mindtoolsbusiness.com/solutions/learning-performance-benchmark 

In WILTW, Gent mentioned the book Shoe Dog by Phil Knight. You can find a copy through all good booksellers.

James' article is called In Pursuit of a Learning Organisation. You can find it here: linkedin.com/pulse/pursuit-learning-organisation-james-hampton-flpi-1f/

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Connect with our speakers

If you'd like to share your thoughts on this episode, connect with our speakers on Twitter:

• Ross Dickie @RossDickieMT
• Gent Ahmetaj @GentAhmetaj
• James Hampton @ActiveODcoach