FIELD TRAINING – by Kat Cirone and Joy Van Skiver Written feedback helps solidify curbside coaching When Amgen’s commercial learning and performance team embarked on a global sales coaching…
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FOUNDATIONS – by Kristen Hewett How can you implement a successful learning academy? Putting patients first is a top priority for many life sciences organizations. To pull this off,…
WORKING PARTNERS – by Adam D. Lewin, MPA, CMR, PMC Our remote world opens new doors for training Is it time to rethink how – and where –we spend?…
SELLING SKILLS – by John Crowder When it comes to sales, clinical teams are capable of so much more Over the past several years, we’ve seen a tremendous number…
DEVELOPING LEADERS – by Larry Freedman How can leaders motivate their people without a big budget? Often, when managers think about how to motivate a salesperson, they may think…
Share Tweet Share METRICS & ANALYSIS - by Steven Just, Ed.D. What we do during and after delivering microlearning is critical There is abundant research evidence that microlearning, the...
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COVER STORY – By Theresa Zeller, Jennifer Iannetta and Dr. Declan Dagger Immersive learning helped Merck rethink mandatory training How do you make life sciences training engaging, optimized and…
SOLUTIONS – Krishna C. Kalva Be aware that things come together, and things fall apart One of my recent articles for LTEN Focus on Training magazine focused on the…
You’re in the right place to get access to valuable feedback One of the best parts about being an LTEN member is the access you have to industry leaders…
DIRECTIONS – Dawn Brehm We’re planning a few 2023 highlights to share Well, 2023 is here and if you are like me, it’s hard to believe that we have…
GUEST EDITOR – Jill Benko Preparation helps field talent successfully move to in-housetraining I imagine most of you have addressed this issue as part of your training role: How…
FROM THE PRESIDENT – Richard Sampson You have a role to play in our new publication plan Welcome to January 2023, and welcome to the future of Focus. Starting…
FEATURE STORY – By Tim Greiner Post-pandemic, learners are still opting for virtual training If you’re like many training professionals, you’re wondering what the “new normal” will be for classroom…
FEATURE STORY – By Kristina Belyea Can a platform help with retention, culture & learner insights? Whether talking time or money, training programs and platforms must demonstrate a return on…
FEATURE STORY – By Soula Chronopoulos and Caitlin Holmes We must go back to basics to best serve all users What does it mean to be “accessible” to all learners…
FEATURE STORY – By James Boyd Technology brings learners the right resources at the right time. Your role as a learning leader requires more than simply having a learning management…
COVER STORY – By Jim Cross How could Bayer L&D create a new-hire experience virtually? Remember when your new-hire training modules arrived in binders at your doorstep? Recall the hours…
VIRTUAL TRAINING – Cindy Huggett, CPTD Preparation makes the difference between success and failure Laptop, check. Webcam, check. You’re all set to facilitate your virtual class, right? Many virtual trainers…
FROM THE PRESIDENT – Richard Sampson Technology is too powerful a partner not to employ You may not know it yet, but this is a special issue of LTEN Focus…
Editors help ensure the attention to detail training requires FEATURE STORY – By Trisha Gage; illustrated by Karlee Rogers Medical writers are highly trained to produce accurate medical text and…
Taking the time to pause and reflect can keep stress under control WORKING & LIVING WELL – Deborah Bonzell Amidst the bustle and noise of daily work-life, carving out time…
Share Tweet Share NPS is a popular measurement, but does it work for learning? TECHNOLOGY - By Steven B. Just, Ed.D. Figure 1 These days we’re increasingly seeing the use...
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Emerging leader programs keep top performers developed and engaged LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT – By Beth Doladee, M.A., M.B.A. Pharma, biotechnology, medical devices and other life sciences organizations are under greater pressure…
Here’s how to assess instructor candidates fairly and consistently FEATURE STORY – By Tim Grenier Two key components to great instructors are their subject matter expertise and strong facilitation skills….
FEATURE STORY – By Hollace Masino Creating opportunities for people to continually learn and grow Chances are you’ve heard of learning in the flow of work. This method of training…
FEATURE STORY – By Deanna Gokhman and Aaron Alspach Engaging learners and delivering training in a fun, memorable way It all started innocently enough. The Olympus Urology marketing group had…
COVER STORY – By Renee Landry & Rachel Lamb The needs of our workforce are not the same as they were several years ago So far, this has been a…
SOLUTIONS – Krishna C. Kalva Remaining free of labels is a step toward keeping engaged Sometimes we inadvertently disengage and start to have indifferent thoughts and emotions when certain situations…
VIRTUAL TRAINING – Cindy Huggett, CPTD The learner experience is key to success with this evolving trend Over the past several years, I’ve surveyed thousands of global training professionals to…
FRONT OF THE ROOM – Brian Lange The power of feeling – of emotion – is compelling I’ve been thinking about the concept of “shaping” the learning experience for our…
Directions – Dawn Brehm We must make the most of opportunities for growth, contribution and involvement Wait … didn’t she retire? I’m not an easy person to be rid of,…
GUEST EDITOR – Tracey DeSilva Learning leaders at Bayer are on a journey to change the employee experience As training experts, we must balance learning and innovation in a way…
FROM THE PRESIDENT – Richard Sampson Innovation is an everyday event for life sciences training Innovation always excites me. That doesn’t sound like a very out-on-a-limb position, as I think…
There’s more to training curricula than setting them up and earning 100% completion Feature Story – By Vivian Bringslimark Why do we have curricula in the first place? Because the…
MSLs are under increasing pressure to provide complex scientific information to stakeholders Feature Story – By Kristina Belyea Over the past three years, there have been significant shifts and pivots…
Feature Story – By Laura Last & Karen Snovel Updating and transforming SOP training provides more effective and efficient onboarding An open job position has just filled. One of the…
From the President – Richard Sampson Connect with your colleagues on the other side – or sides – of the proverbial fence. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with…
Feature Story – Tim Greiner Cost-effective options help to connect global colleagues When training globally, especially for an audience that includes people both inside and outside your organization, there…
Feature Story – Wendy L. Heckelman, Ph.D. The life sciences industry continues to face challenges from the ongoing disruption in the healthcare marketplace and escalating pricing pressures. Like almost…
Feature Story – Kristina Belyea Supporting continuous learning puts companies leaps ahead of others Have you heard the phrase “learning in the flow of work?” Many industry leaders and…
Feature Story – Marcello Rinaldi Global learning must balance local nuances and the need to harmonize When it comes to supporting the international business, the learning function is a…
Solutions – Krishna C. Kalva Through awareness, we broaden our perspective Have you ever noticed that we tend to label things or experiences we encounter by quickly characterizing them,…
Virtual Training – Cindy Huggett, CPTD How to create a better learning experience for everyone A key benefit of virtual training is the ability to bring together a dispersed…
From the President – Richard Sampson No matter where, people are generally the same Depending on your views toward travel, I’ve either been very fortunate or very resilient. I’ve either…
This issue of LTEN Focus on Training magazine celebrated winners and finalists in the 8th Annual LTEN Excellence Awards, but there are a lot of folks to thank along the…
Meet the Finalists – by Tim Sosbe In close competitions like the LTEN Excellence Awards, the difference between finalist and winner can be a matter of degrees. Each year, the…
Meet the Winners – by Tim Sosbe Innovative, engaging and effective training solutions were once again at the center of the annual LTEN Excellence Awards, with this year’s 8th annual…
Members of the Year – Tim Sosbe Every year, LTEN is honored to recognize members who’ve really given extra effort to support and extend our network. These “Members of the…
LTEN was back in full force for #LTEN2022, the 51st LTEN Annual Conference. Nearly 1,000 people came together in San Antonio, Texas, for the June 13-16 event, the first in-person…
From the President – Richard Sampson It’s not too late to capture the good feelings of professional recognition I’m hoping you all know the feeling I’m about to describe because…
