Guest Editor: The LTEN Conference: Off to See the Wizards

HeadshotGUEST EDITORMonica Gillison
The LTEN Conference: Off to Seethe WizardsAt #LTEN2023, you’re not in Kansas anymoreimg2Inspiration and motivation and fun … oh my!Workshops and networking and fun … oh my!Recognition and awards and fun … oh my!One of my favorite films is The Wizard of Oz, and this may be a stretch but follow along with me. I’m going to share how the LTEN Annual Conference relates to this classic movie and might even make you feel like you’re “somewhere over the rainbow.”Going PlacesDorothy was on a mission, one that may be the desire of training professionals: to escape their current environment and go to a magical place where they have greater powers and opportunities. The LTEN Annual Conference has served as that place for me.The event provides the chance to be inspired by keynote speakers who have overcome amazing challenges, to learn from industry leaders who are sharing new and reinvented ideas, to be recognized for your work, to see what others are doing and to meet new people and connect with peers. And did I mention you get to see the latest technology and advances in learning and development from some of the best supplier partners in the industry? Over the years, I've met great people who have helped me solve problems and bring my initiatives to fruition. img3Valuable LessonsLike Dorothy, I’ve found a few things that have stood out on my journey down the LTEN yellow brick road:

Learning is important: “Experience is the only thing that brings knowledge, and the longer you are on earth the more experience you are sure to get.” — The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Now while you probably won’t encounter the Great Oz, you for sure will get to meet and learn from a wealth of experienced professionals who are willing to share tips, strategies and even a few magical tricks to help you become a better learning leader.

Even the bravest people get scared: Have you ever been in a place where you were unsure of how to proceed or scared that training wouldn’t be well received? I have, but one thing I found was that the LTEN Annual Conference was a great place to meet other people who expressed those same fears and shared valuable and tangible information that helped me to successfully deal with tough situations.

Relationships are really important: During the last conference in 2022, I was struck by hearing about a learning leader’s personal journey and how when faced with unforeseen difficulties the LTEN community was there to support through tough times and even came through with a job after reallocation. That story stuck with me and made me realize how important having the opportunity to network with industry professionals can be.

This year’s conference also will provide an excellent opportunity to do just that, with genuine top-notch people.Off to See the WizardsI could go on and on, but hopefully you’re already planning to join us at #LTEN2023 — you’ll find all kinds of seemingly magical people doing amazing things.I will leave you with this thought: You can be whoever you want to be as a learning leader, and LTEN can help you get there. The conference is a great place to start, or to be reenergized.As Glinda said, “You’ve always had the power my dear. You just had to learn it for yourself.”See you over the rainbow — in Phoenix!Dividing RuleMonica Gillison is director, product and sales training capabilities, for SK Life Science and a 2022 LTEN Member of the Year. Email Monica at mgillison@sklsi.com.Join UsCoverRed NucleusACTOFrom the President: Your Summertime Reading ListIlluminateCMR InstituteUpfrontUpfront 2Whole SystemsProficient LearningAd IndexAxiomiCoachFirstGuest Editor: The LTEN Conference: Off to See the WizardsIC AxonAtomus | aCoachDirections: Celebrating the 2023 LTEN Members of the YearMatrix Achievement GroupCurtis LearningLTEN 2023LTEN 2023 2LTEN 2023 3LTEN 2023 4Front of the Room: 'No Way!' - Doing the UnthinkableUMUMC3 | Tipping Point MediaLTEN OpportunitiesVirtual Training: Better Breakouts in Virtual ClassesAdMed | AllegoSyneos Health | TiER1 PerformanceBiogen’s Strategic Account Management Skillset ProgramBiogen’s Strategic Account Management Skillset ProgramBiogen’s Strategic Account Management Skillset ProgramBiogen’s Strategic Account Management Skillset ProgramSpringer Healthcare Training | Metrix GroupEducational Resource Systems | Custom Learning Designs (CLD)Diversity & Inclusion: What's the Missing DEI Puzzle Piece? MenVaya | Salience LearningNX Level Solutions | Education & Training Systems International (ETSI)Networking: Networking as a Career Development StrategyBull City Blue | Encompass Communications and Learnings4 NetQuest | UnboxedDeveloping Yourself: Leveraging Language to Improve TrainingELB Learning | Fair PlayThe Prime Meridian Group | MC3Coaching: Bridging the Gap Between Training and CoachingQstream | Richardson | Ignite | Integrity SolutionsWLH Consulting & Learning Solutions | Attensi | TransPerfect | EversanaLeadership: Innovation: Driving the Change You're AfterLeading Edge Training Solutions | BioDigital | Romar Learning | SmartWinnrStrategic Thinking: Don't Be 'Just' AnythingEmC Leaders | Leadx | Performance Development Group | Prestera FXOrganizational Focus: Omnichannel & the Evolution of the Marketing RoleDelta Point | DevlinHair | BrainTrust | LTENFocus ContactsLTEN 2024Archives