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…
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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,…
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…
Share Tweet Share Technology - By Nicolas Berthiaume, Sara Saiz Pozo and Tyler Zeeman The new AI coach is bringing retention and results For organizations across the life sciences...
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Share Tweet Share Field Training - By Shaun P. McMahon Field trainers are a resource to tap at all stages of learning Regional field trainers (RFTs) are vital...
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Share Tweet Share Selling Skills - by Jeanne Farley Modern buyers need a modern spin from trusted partners The notion of “relationship selling” isn’t something new. Successful sellers always...
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Share Tweet Share Coaching - By Lauren Zervos, Ph.D., Jake Weiss, Ph.D., and Kevin Wilde Focusing on both sides of the table makes coaching more complete Organizations are increasingly...
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Share Tweet Share Talent Management - By Anna Copeland, Natasha Travis and Wendy Heckelman, Ph.D A culture of development helps engage and retain talent Myovant Sciences, a rapidly growing...
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Share Tweet Share Product Launches - By Michael Amato Launches can be complex, but should always keep the learner in mind Within the past five years I’ve been fortunate...
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Share Tweet Share 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...
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Share Tweet Share Solutions - Krishna C. Kalva Learning is a one-way street: We can’t undo understanding I recently read an article on the topic of impermanence, which explains...
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Directions – Lauren Harbert LTEN has four new leaders working to support your needs Hello LTEN community and happy July! Did that sound as exuberant as I’m feeling right…
Share Tweet Share Guest Editor - Rachel Thyne Gardening is much like onboarding new hires Growing season is that time of year for getting out the gardening gloves to...
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Share Tweet Share From the President - Greg Adamson There’s a certain charge to a shared experience Let me tell you something about horses. A typical horse can pull...
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Share Tweet Share Training Basics - By Dorothy H. Wood, Ph.D., and Andy Gunning The famed levels of learning can be steppingstones to success Figure 1 Have drug, will...
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Share Tweet Share Cover Story - By Matt Krasnowiecki Developing skills and behaviors that drive performance Figure 1 The National Field Training (NFT) program at Kowa Pharmaceuticals America has...
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Share Tweet Share Cover Story - By Abhijit Hemant Kumtakar, Veronica Marcucci, Drew Oppelt and Peter Zhang Effective execution requires different mindsets, skills and objectives For years, the sole...
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Share Tweet Share Organizational Focus - By Fiona Hirst and Adam D. Lewin Could a focus on omnichannel be costly to marketing capabilities? The global pandemic dramatically sped up...
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Strategic Thinking – By Jennifer Tursic & Kim M. Catania How can one simple word like ‘just’ hold you back? How often have you heard people say these words:…
Leadership – By Rich Baron & Laura Last Innovation creates a need for trainers to do things differently How has innovation changed the way that you approach learning and…
Coaching – By Alison Muller Understanding the distinction can help head off a pervasive problem Sometimes a small nuance can create a large impact, like the distinction between training…
Developing Yourself – By Susan Robbins 4 tips to help you speak the language of other parts of the business I’ve always admired polyglots —people who are proficient in…
Networking – By Gus Prestera, Ph.D., MBA Making connections can put you in the room where it happens A former colleague once shared this: “I feel stuck, and I…
Diversity & Inclusion – By Shawn Andrews, Ed.D., MBA Specific behaviors help you create a diverse and equitable workplace Still today, most decisionmaking leadership positions (in nearly all industries)…
Front of the Room – Brian Lange Sometimes the shocking solution clears the deck for learning I’m kind of a car nut. I’ve always been able to visually identify…
Guest Editor – Monica Gillison At #LTEN2023, you’re not in Kansas anymore Inspiration and motivation and fun …oh my! Workshops and networking and fun …oh my! Recognition and awards…
FROM THE PRESIDENT – Greg Adamson Summer is a great time to catch up on reading and resources Let me tell you a story, and you can tell me if…
Virtual Training — Cindy Huggett, CPTD Successfully facilitated breakouts have three key components The most effective virtual classes focus on social connection and conversation. Instead of relying on a presenter’s…
Directions — Lauren Harbert Members are the backbone of our LTEN community Hello LTEN community and happy June! It’s hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through 2023, and the…
Member Benefits – By Jenn Lalli These key steps ensure your LTEN membership makes the most impact Whether you’re new to LTEN or along time member, the sheer number of…
Technology – By Vijayshree Rautela Audio is now a mandatory component of self-paced, online training Our senses play an integral role in helping us learn effectively. Whether it’s an in-person…
Instructional Design – By Lori Salamida I cannot teach. I can only make people think. – Socrates Have you ever used the Socratic method when instructing or training others? Have…
Foundations – By Jim Gamgort and Jenn Lalli Don’t overlook these strategies for your marketing excellence curriculum Marketing new hires are unique challenges for trainers, even inorganizations with strong sales…
