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…
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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…
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….
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…
Share Tweet Share Using Learning Science to Create Effective Training Experiences Feature Story - By Steven Just, Ed.D. Over the past 20 years, we have learned a lot about how...
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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…
The Sales Leadership ‘Success Sequence’ Selling Skills – By Larry Freedman Transparency, trust and candor are must-haves. I’ve been a sales leader in the pharmaceutical industry for more than 25…
Share Tweet Share Choosing the Right Learning Platform Technology - By Steve Owens It’s important to understand the different platforms. Employees are changing roles, changing processes and reskilling more quickly...
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Servant Leadership Leadership/Management Development – By Melissa Alleyne Servant leadership directly affects employee satisfaction and growth. I once came across this quote, “An amazing boss is hard to find, difficult…
Strategic Partnerships for Building Account Management Feature Story – By Wendy Heckelman, Ph.D., and Sheryl Unger, MILR What does a good strategic partnership look like? COVID-19’s disruption of the healthcare…
The DNA of Great Training Feature Story – By Bob Szostak, PMP, CPTM Agile companies share a common thread that leads to lasting change. The LTEN community has just wrapped…
Beyond Diversity: Creating an Inclusive Workplace Feature Story – By Tarrow Henderson, PharmD Feeling included opens doors to free expression, innovation and performance. Diversity is a hot topic right now…
6 Elements of Strategic Training Feature Story – By Mary Barlow Strategic training plans ensure every action moves you closer to the goal. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI),…
Meet the 2021 LTEN Members of the Year Members of the Year – By Tim Sosbe All four share a dedication and commitment to life sciences training. Each year, the…
Bausch Health: A Framework for Success Cover Story – By Jason Zeman The new framework enables our 20,000 employees to grow to their full potential. As learning leaders, one of…
The Gift of Vulnerability Solutions – Krishna C. Kalva Whatever we experience has the power to teach us. What comes to your mind when you think of vulnerability? We all…
The Hybrid Virtual Classroom Virtual Training – Cindy Huggett, CPTD The differences between in-person and virtual require attention. As organizations around the globe return to offices after the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Teeing Up Your Content Front of the Room – Brian Lange It’s time to invest more in starting our sessions. By default, we – as trainers – are more connected…
Turning the Page on 2021 Directions – Dawn Brehm We found our way with grit and determination. Now, 2021 is one for the history books, and what a year it…
