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Welcome to Bonus Focus, the online companion to LTEN Focus on Training magazine. We’ll feature web-exclusive articles focusing on topics that life sciences trainers and educators care about, posted on an ongoing basis. Be sure to keep an eye on this page for new articles.

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If interested in authoring a Bonus Focus article, contact Tim Sosbe, LTEN editorial director, at tsosbe@L-TEN.org.

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Finding the Teacher Within

By Krishna C. Kalva The teacher is an important guiding influence in our lives. They are influential in shaping our personalities and help us to choose and navigate different fields…

LTENAugust 20, 2021

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Your Voice Makes a Difference

By Kate Tunison Have you listened to more podcasts, webinars and Zoom meetings than ever during the last year? If you are like me the answer is “yes.” Social distancing…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)March 5, 2021

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‘Back to the Future’ for Pharmaceutical Sales

By Noël Theodosiou and Sergio Corbo Much has been written about the impact of COVID-19 on U.S. life sciences sales in 2020. The overwhelming consensus is that the pandemic expedited…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)March 5, 2021

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How Coincidence, Correlation and Causality are Creating Stress for Reps

By Patrick Veroneau, MS The pandemic of 2020 has played a significant role in influencing how many organizations have had to adjust their approach to markets where access to sales…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators NetworkJanuary 21, 2021

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The Nesting Principle: Practical Applications for Breakthrough Thinking

By Phil Sigler “The Nesting Principle” addresses the paradox that exists in us as human beings: While we need to create an environment that is safe and secure, that same…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators NetworkJanuary 20, 2021

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Playing Catch-Up: Boosting Medical Affairs Training to Match Evolving Job Requirements

By Jodi Tainton, RN, and Kimberly Blanchard Portland, Ph.D. It’s no secret that the life sciences industry is getting more complex each day: Customer and stakeholder groups are becoming increasingly…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators NetworkJanuary 8, 2021

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LTEN Focus On Training Magazine’s Most-Read Stories of 2020

Each year, dozens of LTEN members and partners contribute to the LTEN Focus On Training magazine and BonusFocus. They share their triumphs, strategies and perspectives in hopes of helping fellow…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators NetworkDecember 29, 2020

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Should L&D Teach Learners How to Learn?

By Karen Foster and Debbie Deale There are a lot of top 10 lists out there. Some are just for fun and some are useful. Consider the list created by…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)December 16, 2020

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LTEN/Penn State Study: Learning Agility & The Impact of COVID-19

By Xinyun Peng, Dr. Nicole Wang-Trexler and Dr. Kyle Peck COVID-19 has disrupted and changed organizations around the world in many ways. The pandemic has seen organization after organization engage…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)October 26, 2020

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Unlocking Leadership Agility

By David Cooper While there is no quick fix that solves the need for increased leadership agility, there is a path to developing the skills, behaviors and mindset necessary to build the reflexive,…

Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)October 9, 2020

Finding the Teacher Within

Your Voice Makes a Difference

‘Back to the Future’ for Pharmaceutical Sales

How Coincidence, Correlation and Causality are Creating Stress for Reps

The Nesting Principle: Practical Applications for Breakthrough Thinking

Playing Catch-Up: Boosting Medical Affairs Training to Match Evolving Job Requirements

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Should L&D Teach Learners How to Learn?

LTEN/Penn State Study: Learning Agility & The Impact of COVID-19

Unlocking Leadership Agility

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