• September 24, 2024

    139 I Case Study: Commercial Product Launch

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    In this episode, Liz & Rachel discuss a recent commercial product launch they worked on in partnership with a company and the other consultants the company had hired. During their conversation, they cover their key learnings from the experience and the action steps they (and the company) took to ensure all deliverables were consistent, on-brand, and on time.

  • September 17, 2024

    138 I Executive Insights: Questions to Ask When Selecting a Training Consultant

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    Once you've approved the budget for a training consultant, how do you choose which one to hire? In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss questions you can ask to find the best consultant to meet the training needs of your product and your company. They also offer questions for ensuring that the consultant can successfully partner with your organization to create and implement a new training program.

  • September 10, 2024

    137 I Research & Reflect: Overcome Bias by Using Consultants

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    In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss five types of internal bias that may be present as you develop a training strategy and how to overcome that bias - using consultants. Becoming aware of these biases can help you push past "the way we've always done it" to create effective and engaging training.

  • September 3, 2024

    136 I Consulting Is an Investment, Not a Business Expense: Interview with Holley Proctor Miller

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    In this episode, Liz is joined by Holley Proctor Miller of Grey Matter Marketing to discuss the ways consultants can positively impact medtech organizations. In this episode, you'll hear how consultants can overcome bias and save you time. Liz and Holley also explain why hiring a medtech consultant is a longer-term investment for your company, not a one-time business expense, and what you should do to create a successful partnership.

  • May 10, 2023

    71 I Executive Insights: Invest in an Unbiased Ear

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    In this week's Executive Insight, Liz and Rachel explore the importance of bringing in an outside perspective and what can be gained from this fresh point of view. Listen in to why this investment in an unbiased ear truly is worth it.

  • December 28, 2022

    52 | Reflections & Hopes with the Cumby Consulting Team

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    The Cumby Consulting gang is here again this week to take a look back at 2022 and what we are looking forward to in 2023. We hope that as we reflect on our wins from 2022 - both big & small - that you will take some time to name some of your own wins from this past year. Hear some more about our favorite projects, goals for the coming year, and our hopes for YOU, our listeners, in 2023!

  • December 14, 2022

    50 | Behind the Voice: Rachel Medeiros

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    This week we go behind the voice of Liz's podcast partner, Rachel Medeiros. Rachel shares her distinct journey in becoming an instructional designer and how her past profession is impacting her career today. Liz even talks Rachel into revealing her pet peeves, favorite foods and ways she relieves stress.

  • December 7, 2022

    49 | Behind the Voice: Liz Cumby

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    We are turning the tables on Liz this week as Rachel interviews her. Get an inside look at Liz - everything from her breakfast of champions to her pet peeves. She also sheds light on the things that have most greatly impacted her career, making her the business & training leader she is today.

  • November 30, 2022

    48 | Case Study: Hybrid Rep Training Program

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    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

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    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.