Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 7
FROM THE PRESIDENT Michael Capaldi
The pace of innovation and change has clearly accelerated.
’m a pragmatist by nature which means I’m usually not the earliest adopter of new ways of doing things, but I’m also not the last. It has always allowed me to observe a new idea or concept in action before committing to it, while letting others help to re ne it so that all of the kinks are worked out for my adoption. To a pragmatist, ease of use is critical. In the training and learning function, we walk a ne line between being open to the possibilities of new methods for educating and dismissing new ideas because our conventional wisdom tells us that “it simply cannot work here.” is is especially true in the highly regulated industries in which we operate. In the mid ‘90s, technology was evolving and began to in ltrate the learning space. At that time it was a choice as to whether or not it could be leveraged as a training delivery method, most likely as e-learning. Today, it would be almost impossible to plan, conduct or follow-up a learning intervention without the use of some technology. Not only are we dependent upon it, but it truly enables us to o er higher quality education to our clients and do it in a much more e cient manner.
e pace of innovation and change has clearly accelerated and we need to be prepared to quickly evaluate new approaches and technologies so that we don’t miss out on the potential they may o er. Being open to the possibilities is not simply reacting to the hype; rather it’s a mindset that allows us to view them in a collaborative manner that doesn’t dismiss their potential. In this issue of Focus, you’ll read about some great examples of this openness. ese stories from your fellow members reveal the bene t of risktaking and perseverance in the face of challenges. Social learning, virtual product training and mobile delivery are prominently displayed for your bene t. As you review these examples, ask yourself how you would have responded to the original idea if presented to you rst. Be honest in your response as it will tell you a lot about your own openness to possibilities and whether or not you’re ready for learning innovation within your organization. In the meantime, I hope you’ll continue to evolve your thinking for the pursuit of continuous improvement in our profession. As always, SPBT provides a forum for you to access new ideas through collaboration and sharing with other members and our preferred industry partners.
Michael Capaldi is President of SPBT and Associate Vice President, Institutional Affairs at Sano . E-mail Michael at Michael.Capaldi@sano .com.
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011
Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Focus Magazine - Summer 2011
From the President: Open to Possibilities
Table of Contents
Putting the Focus on Focus
Mobile Learning: Is it Time?
Learning Tech: I've Been Around
Connecting with Your Audience
Training at Sanofi: Moving the Live Classroom Online
The Successful Sales Force iPad Launch
Virtual Maturity Model Applied to Live Online Learning
A World of Difference: The Global Launch
Utilizing Social Media and Cloud-Based Collaboration
Implementing Business Acumen: The Pivotal Role of the District Manager
Adapt 'See One, Do One, Teach One' for Medical Device Sales Training
Infographic
Clip & Go Activity
Heard it on the Tweet
People News
Company News
Ad Index
Focus Contacts
5 Questions with…Elliott Masie
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - From the President: Open to Possibilities
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Table of Contents
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 12
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Putting the Focus on Focus
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Mobile Learning: Is it Time?
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 16
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Learning Tech: I've Been Around
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 18
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Connecting with Your Audience
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 20
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Training at Sanofi: Moving the Live Classroom Online
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 24
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - The Successful Sales Force iPad Launch
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 27
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 28
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Virtual Maturity Model Applied to Live Online Learning
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 31
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - A World of Difference: The Global Launch
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Utilizing Social Media and Cloud-Based Collaboration
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 35
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Implementing Business Acumen: The Pivotal Role of the District Manager
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 37
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Adapt 'See One, Do One, Teach One' for Medical Device Sales Training
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Infographic
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Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 42
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Clip & Go Activity
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Heard it on the Tweet
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 45
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - People News
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Company News
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Ad Index
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - Focus Contacts
Focus Magazine - Summer 2011 - 5 Questions with…Elliott Masie
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