Podcasts

Solution Spotlight – Podcasts

What Are They? Podcasts provide an engaging, audio-first format that maximizes knowledge retention and allows representatives to learn in the flow of their day. They offer a highly scalable, cost-effective way to deliver updates or expertise to a group of target learners. Potential topics/skills for podcasts include: Sales Call Enhancements: skill focus, quality of the … Read more

Fun Not Fluff

Fun, Not Fluff: How to Make Engaging Workshops Stick

We’ve all been there: You have a fantastic idea for an engaging activity, a fun icebreaker, or a playful way to reinforce learning. You’re excited to bring it to your workshop, but then reality hits. Stakeholders raise concerns about professionalism or time, and suddenly, your brilliant idea is watered down or cut completely. The truth … Read more

Storytelling

The Power of Storytelling in Pharmaceutical Sales

Why Train Your Reps in Storytelling? In today’s highly competitive pharmaceutical landscape, the ability to tell a compelling story is more than just a soft skill for sales teams. It’s a strategic advantage. Training sales reps in the art of storytelling enables them to present complex information in a way that is memorable, fosters trust, … Read more

Wendy Eicholzer

Wendy Eicholzer – Employee Focus

In addition to leading the amazing team as President of Whole Systems, I am also an Instructional Designer. I enjoy the problem-solving challenge of bringing the best of our resources and creativity to collaborate with our clients and to develop training that wows everyone involved! As an Instructional Designer, I am always working towards the … Read more

Allie Glass

Allie Glass – Employee Focus

I am the sales and marketing manager for Whole Systems, so I lead all activities related to sales and marketing which include, conferences, business development, social and email marketing! What I enjoy most about my job is that I get to showcase the wonderful team at Whole Systems and all of the amazing work that … Read more

Day in the Life of an HCP

A Day in the Life of an HCP

Whole Systems developed two provider profile vignettes and two podcasts as part of a broad effort to engage the standing sales force regarding challenges in gaining access to and connecting with hard-to-reach HCPs. The provider profile vignettes focus on the company’s two main customer types, while the podcasts include interviews with several HCPs who were … Read more

Adam Griffin

Adam Griffin – Employee Focus

I am director of learning technology. I’d like to split this answer into two parts; as director, I work with other people such as project managers, illustrators, and other programmers. I enjoy the surprises that pop up through collaboration, especially in the area of programming. It’s fun and edifying (and sometimes inspiring) to get another … Read more

Jon Frost

Jon Frost – Employee Focus

Get Hands-On: Jumping in to help design or tweak things when needed to make sure it all looks great. Handle Technical Art: Creating or overseeing detailed medical illustrations and visuals for technical data to ensure accuracy and clarity. Set the Creative Vision: Coming up up with and guiding the overall look and feel for projects, … Read more

Live vs virtual

Live vs. Virtual Training: Factors to Consider

Understanding the Key Differences Between Live and Virtual Training In today’s rapidly evolving professional landscape, training methods have diversified to include both live and virtual formats. Each method has unique strengths and limitations. Live training offers real-time interaction, immediate feedback, and hands-on practice, making it ideal for sessions that benefit from direct engagement. Conversely, virtual … Read more

Donna Vanleuvan

Donna VanLeuvan – Employee Focus

I am a Principal Medical Writer at Whole Systems. Ascertaining the client’s training needs and brainstorming the best ways to fulfill these needs. By using language and visuals to best convey knowledge and concepts to a non-scientific audience in a way that they may optimally use that knowledge. My colleagues in the art department. Yoga … Read more