Collaboration – By Jenn Lalli Work before, during and after meetings to build relationships No matter your role on the training team, your work each year is likely guided…
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…
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
Roanoke, VA – July 11, 2023 CMR Institute’s Board of Directors recently selected new leadership by electing Barbara Lockee, PhD as Vice-Chair of the Board. “To serve CMR Institute…
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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…
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Human Resources Leader with Nearly 30 Years of Experience and Commitment to Professional Services Environment MORRISVILLE, N.C., July 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Syneos Health® (Nasdaq:SYNH), a leading…
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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…