In this post, process manager Stephanie Kesterson provides 8 ways to boost engagement and team morale by making virtual meetings more fun.
In this post, senior director of media production Mary Barlow looks to a timely Forbes article on COVID-19 to demonstrate how good medical writing enables audiences to absorb essential content the first time through.
In this post, Chapin Brinegar, Encompass’s Senior Manager of Instructional Design, provides best practices for managers and trainers conducting remote-based meetings—especially those leading their teams from home in response to the coronavirus.
By Julie M. Jones Instructional Designer When it comes to creating the ideal eLearning, one style certainly does not fit all. It may surprise you, but the latest—and most expensive—options are not always the best vehicle for your message. An eLearning is a tool for conveying your content, and,…
By Brittany Rhodenhiser Senior Manager of Project Management Organizing a large-scale live training event, whether regional or national, can be exciting—and stressful. You’re looking forward to bringing your organization together, discussing future goals, and building capabilities to make those goals a reality. Meanwhile, the sheer mass of logistical details…
Getting It Right From the Start Building a Better Onboarding Process When new employees have a positive and effective onboarding experience, it can have a tremendous impact on their future success. In fact, according to a research brief from the Brandon Hall Group, a strong onboarding process improves new hire…
By Chapin Brinegar Senior Manager of Instructional Design The field trainer may be the most underutilized role across the life sciences industry—and companies are suffering as a result. When successfully deployed, field trainers play a vital part in improving onboarding, developing new hires, and enhancing coaching and training for…
By Jessica Meth Copywriter When we think about communication, our focus is often on our customers rather than our colleagues. Research has shown, however, that poor internal communication can be detrimental to the health of your business and result in missed opportunities.1 In fact, in a global survey of…
By Janne Backman CEO and Founder, J.F.B Consulting I believe my own experience as a sales rep demonstrates that when hiring, life sciences companies can benefit from focusing on a candidate’s ability to communicate effectively and think critically, instead of focusing on years of experience in a specific therapeutic…
By Hollace S. Masino Instructional Designer Before going to graduate school for instructional design, I worked as a training facilitator for teachers in secondary and higher education. Evaluation was an important part of my job: I gave knowledge checks and surveys after trainings, and smiled at how satisfied participants…
