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…
Training Tools for Today and Tomorrow Feature Story – By Shaun McMahon Let’s look at your current training strategies and emerging techniques that it would be wise to…
10 Steps for Better Global Field Coaching Feature Story – By Simon Mormen Here is a 10-step starter guide to improving global field coaching effectiveness. As we are all…
Building Global Centers of Excellence Feature Story – By Dominique Côté The center of excellence has emerged as a best practice for stabilizing organizations. Much has been said about…
Critical Skills for Global Technological Change Feature Story – By Sheila Duffy-Cyr Here are five areas that are critical to unleash the capacity and capabilities of employees globally. My…
Driving Uptake of New Products and Processes Selling Skills – By Steven Boller Why do so many organizations struggle to manage change? Our organizations are under constant pressure to…
Successful Global Teams Start with Trust Feature Story – By Jessi Hunt Successful companies are doing things differently. I remember my first assignment to roll out a global team…
Developing & Localizing for Global Delivery Feature Story – By Jonathan Ha In a regulated industry such as life sciences, localization is critical. Life sciences companies exist to help…
The Value of Simulations in Life Sciences Training Technology – By Robert Brodo Industry changes put pressure on life sciences business professionals to perform and deliver. For years, medical…
Key Global Healthcare Initiatives for Training Feature Story – By Michael Ballas This global evolution will reshape how we train and develop our learners. The global life sciences marketplace…
The Secret to Staying Composed Under Pressure Leadership/ManagementDevelopment – By Dr. Rob McKenna While process may structure our movement forward, purpose is the keel of composure. If life and…
Community-Building Charity Activity: Giving with GRACE Charity Activity – By Tim Sosbe Providing assistance and guidance to others is a main part of a trainer’s job. That makes this…
Making the Most of the Conference FROM THE PRESIDENT – David Fortanbary I’m convinced you already know the value the annual conference brings. Here’s a statement so stunningly obvious I…
Meet the LTEN Hall of Fame 2019 Inductees Hall of Fame – By Tim Sosbe The LTEN Hall of Fame was created to honor the people who’ve brought honor…
LTEN Talks: Communication and the Patient’s Voice LTEN Talks Once again, the final morning of the LTEN Annual Conference is going to be worth staying around for, with a…
The Learning Village: Making Connections Learning Village The Learning Village exhibit hall is in many ways the hub of the LTEN Annual Conference. It’s where you go to stay connected…
LTEN Excellence Awards: Celebrating Noteworthy Work Excellence Awards Training is largely about recognizing the talent in others, nurturing it and watching it grow. But often, that focus on others…
Keynotes, Speed Coaching & More: Welcome to the LTEN Annual Conference Overview – By Tim Sosbe Whether this will be your first time at an LTEN Annual Conference or…
Conference Keynotes: Happiness, Heroism & the Future Keynote Speakers The LTEN Annual Conference has a history of bringing worldclass speakers to the mainstage, to inspire, inform and energize LTEN…
The Gaylord Texan: Going Back Where LTEN Began Conference Venue – By Tim Sosbe Five years ago this summer, in June 2014, something special happened at the Gaylord Texan,…
Making the Case for Attending DIRECTIONS – Dawn Brehm The conference is shaping up to be another record-breaking event. All around the country – even the world – LTEN…
Field Trainers and the Future Feature Story – By Derek Lundsten The question then is how can learning teams help you be even more successful in the future? As…
The LTEN Annual Conference: Learning for the Field DIRECTIONS – Dawn Brehm With less than two months to go before the 48th LTEN Annual Conference (June 3-6 in Grapevine,…
Herding Lions: Leadership Tips for Field Trainers LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT – By Gus Prestera, Ph.D. If managing people is like herding cats, then mentoring fellow sales reps is more like herding…
Feature Story – By Marcy Lantzy Your role as a field trainer requires the ability to effectively lead and influence others. A matrix organization is one in which leaders…