Focus Magazine - Fall 2014 - (Page 5)
FROM THE PRESIDENT
John Sjovall
Recognizing Value
(and Vice Versa)
People may take a
job for more
money, but they
often leave it for
more recognition.
Bob Nelson
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here are certain key things in life that all
people value and strive for. Maslow
talked about it and simply put: Base
essentials, security, love, recognition and
growth. Recognition becomes particularly
important, especially in the business world.
People naturally seek appreciation beyond the
financial, for their efforts - "praise for work
well done." Many organizations realize this and
celebrate in a variety of ways, ranging from "top
employee" type programs to bonuses and other
awards. It's a smart enterprise that finds a way
to keep everyone engaged through recognition.
As educators, we are certainly aware of this.
Think about it: We help new employees to learn
and succeed. We enable mid-level professionals
to develop and advance. And we empower
high-potentials to grow into effective leaders.
At all levels, with all missions, we provide
recognition and development of talent.
But, who recognizes those who recognize
others? Who makes note of the contributions
trainers and educators have in the success of
our organizations? Often, the answer is no one,
and for me it's an unhappy answer. Trainers are
motivated and work hard to help others, but
that doesn't make us immune to the power of
praise. The unsung hero is certainly a romantic
concept, but it also often describes who we are
and what we do. It is important to recognize
that if you are not careful, it can be the ground
where burn-out, dissent and dissatisfaction
grow. In corporations, as in the military,
nothing can be more self-defeating than low
morale.
Recognition doesn't always have to come
from within, and often the recognition of one's
peers is the sweetest slice of cake.
That's where LTEN will be taking a greater
lead: We appreciate the need for recognition in
learning in life sciences! It will all start in the
next few months, as LTEN uses all of our three
pillars (Clarity, Career, and Community) to
launch the new LTEN Excellence Awards. The
Excellence Awards will be peer-focused
recognition to shine the light on both learning
practitioners and industry partners. LTEN
Excellence Awards will recognize outstanding
contributions to life sciences training and
education in categories like innovation,
content, leadership and partnership, and a
practitioner and partner will be recognized in
each category. Submissions for the awards will
be accepted at the start of the new year, and the
awards themselves will be handed out as part of
the 2015 LTEN Annual Conference in June.
Stay tuned for more information, but I ask
each of you to start thinking now about who in
life sciences learning and education is worthy of
recognition. Recognition is a basic need we
should embrace and, like charity, it needs to
begin with one's self. Of course, for every
"winner," there are runner-ups who are just as
talented, dedicated and driven. That's one of the
beautiful things about recognition ... it truly is
an honor to be noticed. A trophy is actually just
a nice decoration, but the real reward comes
from the acceptance, support and notice that is
weaved throughout the recognition process.
As trainers and educators, you most likely
use recognition as a training tool ... the raised
hand in a classroom leads to the right answer
that leads to the "good job" comment that leads
to more raised hands. It's a cycle that works. It
keeps talent producing, employees engaged and
success soaring. I
John Sjovall is president of LTEN and executive director, sales training & development, at Daiichi Sankyo. Email
John at jsjovall@dsi.com.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Focus Magazine - Fall 2014
Focus Magazine
From the President: Recognizing Value (and Vice Versa)
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Guest Editor: On the Cutting Edge of Training and Technology
Front of the Room: The Presenter's Burden
Neuroscience: Learning, Disrupted
LTEN Conference Wrap-Up
Creating a Foundation for Innovation Training
The Science of Learning: Improving How We Train
Sustaining Learning, Driving Results
Member Solutions: Training the Tenured
Podcasts: Delivering Information and Inspiration
Leader-Led Learning: Developing Capabilities
The Power of Virtual Coaching and Mobile Video
Diving into Product Launches
Virtual How: Onboarding Training Programs
Member News
Ad Index
Focus Contacts
5 Questions with DJ Mitsch
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