By Suzanne Weintraub Life sciences trainers, writers, researchers and project managers spend countless hours on the creation of training and development programs. When it gets to the final step of…
By Deborah Bonzell Editor’s Note: Wellbeing expert and trainer Deb Bonzell has been kind enough to share her knowledge and insight into healthy lives – personally and professionally – with…
Boston, MA [June 15, 2022] — Illuminate, an award-winning, Boston-based developer of innovative training programs for the global life sciences industry, is collaborating with Babson College, ranked the number one…
Life sciences training leaders Amity Cutaia and Jon Murray have been selected to join the LTEN Board of Directors. Their appointments begin immediately. Cutaia is executive director, global capabilities, learning…
CHICAGO —June 2, 2022 – EVERSANA™, a pioneer of next-generation commercial services to the global life sciences industry, and Limitless Minds™, a business and wellness coaching firm founded by professional…
TORONTO, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ACTO, the only complete commercial learning platform for the life science industry, is strengthening its executive management team with two key additions…
By Shaun McMahon Regional field trainers (RFTs) are vital to understanding local healthcare practices and perspectives. Their unique position provides insight and real-world perspective crucial to succeeding in today’s crowded…
By Joe Wilmoth #LTEN2022 is a perfect place to find education, partners and connections Thinking back to the multiple LTEN Annual Conferences I have attended through the years always brings…
By Vivian Bringslimark Many QA/HR training managers are responsible for providing a train-the-trainer course for their designated trainers. While some companies send their folks to public workshop offerings, many chose…
By Swati Sengupta I was reading an article on common evaluation metrics used in customer education and was struck by both how similar and different these are from the metrics…
WORKING & LIVING WELL – Deborah Bonzell I know I’m not the only one whose exhaustion-to-enjoyment ratio has gotten out of whack lately. With exhaustion and burnout on the rise,…
Technology – By Vivian Bringslimark Do subject-matter experts need to be qualified trainers? Question for you: Does every subjectmatter expert (SME) need to be qualified as a trainer? In the…
Leadership/Management Development – By Larry Freedman These best practices can help build teams and results As a sales leader for more than 25 years, I’ve been blessed to have several…
Feature Story – By Rich Benedetto Here’s a prescription for physician access that will open doors A sales representative enters a physician office. They confidently stride up to the receptionist…
Feature Story – By Patrick Veroneau Leaders must model behaviors to build stronger workplace relationships While much of the media has labeled the large numbers of employees who have quit…
Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Spotlights Kasey Boynton and Feni Komline for Biopharma Industry Impact MORRISVILLE, N.C., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), the only fully integrated biopharmaceutical solutions…
Feature Story – By John Constantine What impact do your activities and initiatives have on the business? I’ve seen it in many companies and functions over the years. People work…
Feature Story – By Juliana Ciccarelli and Kevin Millar As remote and hybrid work transform the employee experience, life sciences companies need to be asking themselves, “How can we make…
Feature Story- By Sowmya Sudhindranath Effective leaders know it’s paramount to ensure employees are engaged One of the greatest ongoing challenges the pandemic-related fallout has created for life sciences businesses…
Cover Story – Danielle Steffen Change started with breaking down silos to integrate talent as one team Novo Nordisk (NNI) is a leading global healthcare company that’s been making innovative…
Directions – Dr. Kathleen Herndon We’ll come together to share, learn and launch a new future On Dec. 25, 2021, NASA launched the James Webb Space Telescope. Using its near-infrared…
Solutions – Krishna C. Kalva Is the game about the result or the experience? Do you think of the times when you played games with a lot of passion? I…
Virtual Training – Cindy Huggett, CPLP Webcams used to be a sidenote in training. Now, the focus is on you There’s been much written about video fatigue due to endless…
Front of the Room – Brian Lange As facilitators, we must meet learners ‘where they are’ Recently, I read with interest – and a dose of sadness, actually – an…
GUEST EDITOR – Troy Prehar Athletes and the U.S. Army can teach us about training-centric mindsets Why do two of the greatest American institutions – the sport of football and…
From the President – Richard Sampson Come feel the power of the energetic, giving atmosphere If I sound exuberant here and there as I write this, there’s a good reason….
Chiesi Group Continues to Grow in 2021 Chiesi Group turnover of €2.42bn supported by strong international growth of 8.6% Growth across global markets, with U.S. up more than…
Collegium Appoints Neil McFarlane to its Board of Directors STOUGHTON, Mass., April 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc. (Nasdaq: COLL), a leading, diversified specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced…
Amping Up the Role of Field Trainers Feature Story – By Shaun McMahon There are many ways field trainers can make the most of the position Pharmaceutical, biotech and medical…
The Privilege of Field Trainers Feature Story – by Brian Lange No doubt about it: Serving as a field trainer provides invaluable learning experiences and enhances your own self-awareness. Quite…
5 Steps to Empower Field Trainers to Drive Results Feature Story – By Chapin Brinegar These tips can empower the field to make a difference The field trainer may be…
Tips & Tricks for Consistently Effective Training Feature Story – by Tim Greiner Following certain principles can keep field training going strong Since our teams are increasingly distributed, how do…
Field Trainers: Oh, the Places You’ll Go Feature Story – by Tim Sosbe Field training can prepare you for a variety of career prospects. Even if you don’t want to…
Finding Your Framework for Field Coaching Feature Story – by James Boyd A conceptual framework allows leaders to work smarter, not harder. One of the most powerful and influential tools…
Field Trainers: Helping Your Field Friends FROM THE PRESIDENT – Richard Sampson The field trainer straddles the two distinct worlds of training and sales Welcome, LTEN colleagues, to this year’s…
Delivering the Medicine of Connection Working & Living Well – Deborah Bonzell Social disconnection is a problem, but the antidote is delivered in simple ways As more of us struggle…
Technology – By Vijayshree Rautela A look at content and learning technologies and why you need them About 20 years ago, Bill Gates coined the phrase, “Content is King.” Today,…
Leadership Empathy Is an Imperative Leadership/Management Development – By Dr. Wendy Heckelman and Dr. Loretta Cate In today’s complex and increasingly unstable work environment, employees want leaders who seek to…
Boosting Learner Motivation in Hybrid Environments Feature Story – by Chapin Brinegar Many are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression. L&D can help The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge almost…
8 Elements for a Successful Product Launch Training Journey Feature Story – by Leanne Batchelder Successful product launches inspire the hearts and minds of your teams Knowing that your product…
B. Braun: Communicating Test Results in a Virtual World How a highly motivated team embraced the word ‘pivot’ Feature Story – By Brian R. Stahl, BSN, RN, CRNI, PLNC Mark…
Pharmacosmos: 11 Best Practices for Onboarding in a Hybrid World Cover Story – By Laurie Long Sharing lessons learned when a first product launch met a pandemic For life sciences…
The Inner Dialogue SOLUTIONS – Krishna C. Kalva Inner dialogue comes from our thoughts, actions and conversations Do you notice a voice inside yourself that keeps talking? I see the…
The Vocabulary of Virtual Training Virtual Training – Cindy Huggett, CPLP In virtual training, vocabulary can be the source of many challenges In a recent conversation with my 8-year-old son,…
Back in the Saddle Front of the Room – Brian Lange I noticed things that couldn’t happen in a virtual environment I am (happily!) writing this article from 36,000 feet,…
Welcome to the LTEN Member Experience Directions – Dr. Kathleen Herndon I’m looking forward to meeting you, and there are chances coming up Greetings and salutations to the members of…
Personal Development for Your Benefit Guest Editor – Anna Petersen How do you find the time and energy to enrich yourself? The adage of “pay yourself first, then pay others”…
The Strategy of Starting Strong From the President – Richard Sampson Your path is your own, but there are signs we should all look for I don’t have to…
ILLUMINATE INTRODUCES NEW BRANDING Energetic and streamlined logo reflects company’s agility and innovation Boston, MA [January 24, 2022] — Boston-based Illuminate, developer of custom clinical sales training solutions…