Reflections FROM THE PRESIDENT – David Fortanbary Loving what you do is the most important thing we can embrace in our professional lives. A key part of learning is…
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Share Tweet Share Feature Story - By Steven Just, Ed.D. What if the microlearning is the learning? Today, no training strategy is complete without a microlearning strategy. But where...
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Zero to 90 Days: Getting Your Onboarding Up to Speed Feature Story – By Daron Moore Assigning the ‘why’ to goals gives adult learners context that is necessary for…
Where’s Waldo? Can You Find Your Reference Material? Feature Story – By Alison Quinn and Shawn Thomas Finding reference materials can be a bit challenging. We’ve all heard of…
To Err is Human, To Learn Divine Feature Story – By Mrigank Shail Private and public institutes are struggling to keep their employees accredited and compliant. In today’s fast-paced…
The Value of Training Technology TECH SURVEY – Nicole Wang When considering adopting technologies, it is crucial to keep asking ‘why.’ A year ago, our curiosity about how technologies…
Upskilling the Multi-Channel Field Team: Whose Job Is It? Feature Story – By Kristin Scott As solutions become more sophisticated, training curricula should evolve to incorporate new skills and…
Transformation Through Technology GUEST EDITOR – Krishna C. Kalva Digital transformation is the responsibility of everyone involved in the customer experience. It is a well-known fact that more than…
Training Applications for Virtual Reality Feature Story – By Molly Gallagher The technology is finally here to make virtual reality accessible and practical for more people. While the potential…
Unlocking Smart Phone Learning for Life Sciences Feature Story – By Ian Kelly There’s a need for more data about the effectiveness of learning & support delivered on smart…
Chess vs. Checkers Selling Skills – By Charles Brennan The intent of strategic preparation is to put yourself one step ahead of the competition. One of the fastest growing…
9 Steps for Adopting Emerging Technologies Technology – By Nicole Wang, Bill Magagna and Dr. Kyle Peck Define the problem you want to solve. Emerging technology is not a…
5 Must-Haves for Successful Manager Development Leadership/Management Development – By Gus Prestera, Ph.D. How do you help managers stay focused after the initial excitement wears off? In order to…
What I’ve Learned from HR: The Link to Learning Feature Story – By Ranieka Weston It was up to me to learn more about HR, and training was a…
Driving Revenue While Developing People Feature Story – By Dustin Talbot and Todd Zaugg Imagine a world in which you can prove that you are driving revenue while developing…
Preparing for the Future of Learning Feature Story – By Josh Gleim Learners are looking for new ways to process training content as efficiently as possible. The way people…
AmerisourceBergen Transforms Sales Training Cover Story – By Jon Murray Naturally, you need the right talent on your team to make this type of a shift happen. AmerisourceBergen (ABC) is…
Integrated Learning Platforms INSIGHTS – Josh Bersin We are in one of the most exciting cycles of innovation on all levels of the learning stack. The enormous market for…
LTEN in the Palm of Your Hand Directions – Dawn Brehm If you’re not already reading this on the app, pick up your phone and check it out. Isn’t…
Safe Space to Make Mistakes Guest Editor – Kim Murphy Making mistakes is a part of the learning process, and a fact of life. Were you one of those…
Fostering an Environment for Learning From The President – David Fortanbary In order to learn what’s needed to succeed in today’s world, we must rely on more than just…
Training for Change Melissa Lowe, Philips ”Melissa reignited the excitement level by offering a thorough and imaginative curriculum.” — Greg Adamson Philips Sometimes in training we have to…
LTEN Inducts 4 Industry Leaders into Hall of Fame Hall of Fame – by Tim Sosbe Four life sciences training leaders were inducted into the LTEN Hall of Fame…
Emerging Leaders Karen Eno,Takeda Pharmaceutical ”Karen has a clear vision for training.“ — Ariella Sax Metrix Group Karen Eno Sales Force Excellence Lead, Immunology Takeda Pharmaceutical Eno was…
Excellence Award Judges: Thank You! The 5th Annual LTEN Excellence Awards again this year drew a record number of nominees, with nearly twice the number of entrants as previous…
Emerging Leaders Chloe Bangs, Teva Pharmaceuticals ”Chloe has a bright future as a leader in the training field.“ — Jennifer Bryan, Head of Training Teva Pharmaceuticals The 5th…
Industry Partnership CMR Institute, IC Axon (A Division of GP Strategies), Proficient Learning, Remap Consulting & Scrimmage Collaboration is often foundational to building great training. The five companies named as…
All-Star Teams The Patient Journey Workshop Team, Astellas U.S. The workshop was described as “emotional, extremely educational and highly motivating.” Team Name: The Patient Journey Workshop Team – Astellas…
Meet the 2019 LTEN Members of the Year: Pam Marinko, Jill Tetrault and Jason Zeman By Tim Sosbe Each year as part of the LTEN Annual Conference and Excellence Awards…
Learning Content Axiom, Custom Learning Designs, Red Nucleus & Strategic Thinking Institute The finalists for the Learning Content award in the 5th Annual LTEN Excellence Awards each brought creative…
Provider Innovation ACTO, AdMed, Scrimmage, Syneos Health & The Inception Company Five companies were the finalists for the Provider Innovation title in the 5th Annual LTEN Excellence Awards, representing a…
Practitioner Innovation Allergan, Sage Therapeutics, Novartis, GlaxoSmithKline, Bristol-Myers Squibb & United Therapeutics Businesses rely on the innovative spirit of their key players, and training certainly qualifies as one of the…
Training for Change Amgen, Daiichi Sankyo, Gilead Sciences, GlaxoSmithKline & Merz Change is a constant in fast-paced industries, which is why the Training for Change category in the LTEN Excellence…
Emerging Leaders Genentech, Gilead Sciences & Philips Training’s responsibilities typically include thinking ahead, preparing the business succession pipeline to keep things flowing smoothly. Within the training department, developing the next…
#LTEN2019 Poster Session Annual Conference Everything’s bigger in Texas: This year’s 48th LTEN Annual Conference featured the largest poster session to date, giving conference attendees the chance…
Celebrating Excellence Annual Conference The 48th LTEN Annual Conference, held June 3-6, 2019, was the largest LTEN gathering so far, bringing together more than 1,000 LTEN members….
Celebrating Success FROM THE PRESIDENT – David Fortanbary The Excellence Awards celebrate success in helping others advance. A little professional recognition is never a bad thing. In the entertainment…
Harness Your Headwinds: Valuable Advice from an American Hero Keynote Recap – By Molly Gallagher Editor’ Note: After attending one of the keynote speeches at the 48th LTEN Annual Conference…
Industry Partnerships BI WORLDWIDE 100 percent of all representatives were certified. Life sciences training is frequently about the collaboration of provider and client – or clients. A three-way alliance helped…
Learning Content AdMed The game uses AR to bridge the gap between virtual and physical worlds. Content is certainly key to education, and when that content is creative and innovative,…
Provider Innovation IC Axon, A Division of GP Strategies Learners self-reported an increased understanding and empathy for the patient. Looking to help launch curriculum in six languages across the Europe,…
Practitioner Innovation Gerald Golden, LEO Pharma We discovered ”who is best at what and allocated specific jobs based on their strengths so we could win!” Business innovation can…
7 Tips for Employee-Driven Field Coaching Feature Story – by Ted Power 65 percent of employees report they want more feedback than they currently get. Your field coaching protocol probably…
Access, Connections & Expertise DIRECTIONS – Dawn Brehm I’m proud to tell you about our newest resource. One of the major benefits of LTEN membership is access. Through our…
A Global Training Checklist Guest Editor – Laura Last and Michael Ratican There are many things to consider when developing and executing global training. Congratulations! You have just been…
Learning in the Flow of Work INSIGHTS – Josh Bersin The average employee spends just 24 minutes a week learning. New processes can help bring learning into the workflow….
6 Characteristics of Modern Learning GUEST EDITOR – Andy E. Holder It is not only the millennial generation that is seeking new ways of learning. People are living and…
What Audiences Crave FRONT OF THE ROOM – Brian Lange What do audiences really want from their facilitator? While preparing to deliver advanced facilitation skills training, I paused to…
Training Technology: Power & Potential FROM THE PRESIDENT – David Fortanbary We can plan a learning experience that, like the rising tide, lifts all boats. Those of us who…
The Science of Reviving and Thriving Cover Story – by Todd Zaugg The demands of today’s healthcare sales and workplace environment are real and intense. Do you ever wonder why…
