• July 18, 2023

    80 I Executive Insights: Getting it Right: Key Questions for Identifying Training Needs

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    In this month's Executive Insights, Liz & Rachel share their top questions for executives to ask to determine the type of training needed. These questions will help you determine the budget, time, and resources needed for your company's next training. Ask these questions to get it right!

  • July 10, 2023

    79 I Insights into Field Training with Nicole Gutierrez

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    Join us as we interview Nicole Gutierrez, a seasoned territory manager in the Bay Area cardiac monitoring industry. With 7 years of sales expertise and a background in training and education, Nicole offers invaluable insights into building impactful programs for field representatives. Discover her unique perspective on the intersection of education, learning, and customer interaction in this conversation and learn how to build a program that builds buy-in from reps and keeps teams engaged.

  • March 15, 2023

    63 I TrainSmart Tip: Use a Printable Field Training Checklist

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    YES, print it out! Printable checklists keep field trainers on task and in line with company messaging.

  • November 30, 2022

    48 | Case Study: Hybrid Rep Training Program

    with Liz & Rachel

    How has your new hire training program changed over the last several years? In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss how they worked with a client to develop a strategic new hire training program to onboard reps faster and with less time in the in-person classroom. By intentionally choosing to place training content in virtual learning, classroom training, or field training opportunities, Cumby Consulting created a phased training program that engaged reps and helped them retain all of the information they needed to successfully cover cases.

  • November 23, 2022

    47 | Case Study: Product Overview eLearning Module

    with Liz & Rachel

    eLearning doesn't have to suck. It can be interactive, problem-centered, and relevant to the real world. In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss a recent eLearning project where they helped a client develop a product overview module that left reps excited and ready to sell. Come hear how the project morphed over time and how Cumby Consulting communicates with clients throughout the development process to create engaging and effective eLearning.

  • July 27, 2022

    30 | When to Use Self-Paced eLearning

    with Liz & Rachel

    Gone are the days of slapping up a presentation and testing learners with questions at the end. Today's eLearning modules are filled with interactivity to keep your learner's engaged on the topic at hand. What topics are ideal for this training modality?

  • July 20, 2022

    29 | When to Use Virtual Classroom Training

    with Liz & Rachel

    The world of virtual classrooms has exploded over the past couple of years and proven that it isn't going anywhere. So where and when should we as trainers use them in our programs?

  • July 13, 2022

    28 | When to Use In-Person Training

    with Liz & Rachel

    We all know that in-person classroom training builds connection and community among the learners and the company more so than any other modality, but is that worth the budget line for travel & lodging?

  • July 6, 2022

    27 | Finding Success with Multiple Training Modalities

    with Denise Ambrose & Lindsay Moskovitz

    If we've learned anything over the last 2 years, it's to be flexible in our training plans. We've navigated the ups & downs of in-person training, switching to virtual classrooms, and migrating content to eLearnings. We have a host of modalities at our disposal, so let's use them wisely.

  • January 26, 2022

    04 | Virtual vs. In-Person Facilitation

    with Liz & Rachel

    This episode features Liz and Rachel sharing their thoughts on the differences between virtual and in-person facilitation, including what modalities they prefer and how they modify their facilitation styles based on modality.