From the President – Greg Adamson It’s always a good time to be thankful Let’s just start this column off right – I’m thankful for you. I’m thankful you’re…
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ACTO Scores High for Market Impact and Vision & Capability TORONTO, Nov. 8, 2023 — ACTO, the #1 Learning Platform in Life Sciences, today announced that it debuted as a…
Earlier this year, Springer Healthcare and BeiGene won top honors in the 2023 LTEN Excellence Awards Industry Partnership category for their collaboration. Their success reflects the spirit of creativity and...
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The LTEN Excellence Awards spotlights exceptional individuals in the Emerging Leader category. This year, we honor outstanding professionals who have redefined the boundaries of learning and development. Among this year's...
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Inizio Engage has announced the launch of Nazaré, a new learning and capability brand. Nazaré brings together 150+ experts in learning, life sciences, creativity, technology, and behavioral science. Nazaré is…
(Franklin, TN) Steve Woodruff is proud to announce the release of his second book on the theme of clear communications. This volume, The Point (How to win with clarity-fueled communication)…
Wellness Report – By Chris Platanos Well-being practices bring energy and presence to training As training and development professionals, we understand the importance of bringing our best selves to the…
Subject Matter Experts – By Susan Robbins Engage field teams early and often for new-hire training Starting a new job is challenging, even if the title, role and responsibilities are…
Selling Skills – By Rich Benedetto Training teams should play a more active role in building bonds There are many types of selling, such as transactional, consultative and solution-based. When…
Leadership Development – By Jay F. Bernhardt, DSL, MBA Leading in a virtual environment is significantly different Purposeful communication is critical for virtual leadership. Leadership, in a traditional business sense,…
Live Training – By Nicole Ainsworth Trainers can learn from high-performance athletes As a trainer, you’d never dream of showing up to a national sales meeting, a new-hire training or…
Training Insights – By Marcos A. Carreras, Ph.D. Trainers today rely on instruments to gather valuable data Surveys and other measurement tools are indispensable in today’s data-driven world. Organizations, educators,…
Metrics & Analysis – By Pam Marinko Training can provide actionable proof it drives performance How many times have you been in a planning meeting, presenting your training plan, and…
Cover Story – By Kevin Clemence Streamlining can help trainers overcome daily challenges Standards play an integral role in our daily lives. Through their adoption, we have created a safer,…
VIRTUAL TRAINING – Cindy Huggett, CPTD Internet issues can disrupt an otherwise good online experience. These seven solutions can keep your virtual event engaging and productive. Despite the incredible uptake…
FRONT OF THE ROOM – Brian Lange Training preparation often starts in your own mind The practical and necessary often consume our preparation for being in front of a roomful…
DIRECTIONS – Lauren Harbert As trainers, we have to think ahead Hello LTEN community and happy October! I hope that this month’s LTEN Focus On Training magazine finds you healthy…
GUEST EDITOR – Julia Taylor A short meeting can lead to ongoing partnerships As members of LTEN, there are a multitude of resources that are available to us….
FROM THE PRESIDENT – Greg Adamson You’re not alone with those ‘haunting’ issues Fall is a time for spectacular change. Here in the northeastern United States, our entire region…
Industry Veteran Brings Decades of Experience Driving Growth at Global Biopharmaceutical Solutions Organizations MORRISVILLE, N.C., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syneos Health, Inc. (“Syneos Health” or…
First Solution to Match Training to Rep’s Individual Experience, Knowledge, and Skills TORONTO, Sept. 27, 2023 — ACTO, the #1 Learning Platform in Life Sciences, today announced Journeys, an automated…
Technology – By Liz Wool Yes, you can deliver compelling compliance lessons Aargh, compliance training! Is this the response that you get from people when they’re signing up or…
Inspirations – By Kim M. Catania & Callie Bradford The TV coach shares strategy to up your training game You never know who or what is going to inspire…
Guest Editor – Kristy Callahan Learning leaders must prepare for current and future needs Don’t all learning & development (L&D) teams look the same? If the role of the…
Unboxed Training & Technology has emerged victorious in the Learning Content category at this year's LTEN Excellence awards. Their exceptional approach to crafting engaging and effective learning materials has earned...
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MORRISVILLE, N.C., Sept. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), a leading fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions organization, today announced a strategic collaboration that will expand its…
Building Leaders – By Kate Earle, Ph.D Is your leadership development actually working? If the value of investing in leadership development is ever in doubt, we love citing compelling…
Customer Engagement – By Fred Marshall How do we empower sales teams to create better results? The rules of customer engagement are changing. It can be a lot to…
Collaboration – By Jenn Lalli Work before, during and after meetings to build relationships No matter your role on the training team, your work each year is likely guided…
Instructional Design – By Keith Willis These tips help develop a spectacular curriculum Success in the life sciences industry lies in the ability to sell and launch products. At…
Training Frameworks – By Danielle Duran Training isn’t one-size-fits-all: Adjustments must be made If lucky, a company’s training department will contain professionals with deep knowledge of effective learning strategies,…
Cover Story – By Jill Benko These five tips will help your launch go more smoothly Launch can sometimes seem like a holiday gift you can’t wait to open….
ASK LTEN Have a question for Ask LTEN? Submit them to AskLTEN@L-TEN.org Welcome to “Ask LTEN,” our bimonthly column devoted to answering your questions and connecting you with life…
Solutions – Krishna C. Kalva The connected tools apply to personal and professional lives I want to share a concept with you on observation that I recently listened to…
Directions – Lauren Harbert As we gear up for fall, what do you hope to achieve? Hello LTEN community! Happy September, and happy return-to-football season! As much as I…
From the President – Greg Adamson It’s time to think about your own professional development There’s something about September that makes me feel like a kid again. Family vacations,…
In the dynamic landscape of pharmaceutical sales and education, standing out requires more than just traditional methods. SK Life Science has demonstrated this by securing the coveted LTEN Excellence Award...
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Technology – By Susan Robbins Training strengthens the human element of cybersecurity Cybercrime costs victims more than $6 trillion annually, and that cost is expected to grow to more…
Field Training – By Adam D. Lewin, MPA, CMR, PMC and Darren Talbot Adopting a new focus requires a shift in strategy The preferences and expectations of healthcare providers…
Training Leaders – By Gus Prestera, Ph.D. These field-tested best practices will help make an impact As one learning & development (L&D) leader recently shared, this is a common…
Professional Development – By Marcello Rinaldi We owe it to ourselves and others to relentlessly progress As a learning leader, one commitment I have made to myself, to the…
Transforming Organizations – By Wendy Heckelman, Ph.D. Learning pros, ideally, should be involved early to drive change As organizations undergo transformation, learning & development (L&D) professionals play a crucial…
Training Design – By Mary Barlow Content creation tools have astounding abilities — and bring troubling concerns An explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) writing tools has burst onto the…
Leading Training – By Mark Lockett and Richard Baron Training can move to the front of strategy development Training departments are often thought of as the “tail of the…
Cover Story – By Kevin Kruse Creative solutions helped build a thriving pipeline How does a mid-sized biopharmaceutical company scale leadership development to every level of its sales force…
Virtual Training – Cindy Huggett, CPTD Meaningful involvement helps create engagement For nearly 20 years, I’ve taught virtual facilitators to invite frequent interaction in online classes — at least…
Front of the Room – Brian Lange Is it time to change what you’ve always done? We tend to be creatures of habit. We develop routines and replicate them…
Directions – Lauren Harbert “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more.” – Oprah Winfrey Hello LTEN community and happy August! I hope you’re enjoying your…
Guest Editor – Nicole Ainsworth You can be credible without knowing everything As a trainer, if you find yourself feeling like you’re expected to know everything about your topic,…
From the President: Greg Adamson LTEN Board members help wrap up the annual conference If you’re anything like me, you’re still feeling the energy from #LTEN2023, our annual conference…
