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How to Strengthen Investigator Site Partnerships Using On-Demand Training

Investigators’ knowledge is critical to the success of clinical trials, yet research suggests that the attrition rate is high among these professionals. When investigator turnover occurs, the quality and ultimately the success of the clinical trial is compromised.

How to Plan a Socially-Responsible Green Event

How to Design a More Socially-Conscious, Environmentally-Friendly Event Here are four ways that you can plan a more intentional event and how our team accomplished it at one of our annual MTA Workshops: 1. Give-Back Programs Why not bring your teams together for a combined team-building activity while supporting a worthy cause? Double whammy! Find a local or global philanthropic organization to support or contribute volunteer time to a community service project for an on-site or off-site CSR activity. You can also weave CSR throughout your event by sourcing gift...

{Infographic} Which Event Type is Right for Your Medical Meeting?

2018 Miller Tanner Associates Awards

We are pleased to announce our Miller Tanner Associates Awards for the 2017-2018 year! At our recent Miller Tanner Global Workshop, we recognized and awarded distinguished team members for their outstanding contribution to Miller Tanner throughout the year. Their special talents and skills contribute to the “Miller Tanner Difference”.

Q & A with MTA: The Future of Face-to-Face, Virtual and Hybrid Meetings

Recently SmartMeetings interviewed Marnie, our CEO, and Laura, MTA’s Strategic Development Director, to discuss the future of events and emerging trends in the virtual meeting format.     Our Team can help you achieve your meeting goals. Contact Miller Tanner Associates to find out how!

Investigator Meetings: Maximize Your Training Strategy

Training, continuity in training messages, and documentation of training are all critical components of a successful clinical study.  The pharmaceutical industry invests significant spending in monies and resources to develop a molecule and to document the training of investigator site personnel regarding the clinical research study as is required by agencies such as FDA, EMA, PMDA, etc. With so much invested, Miller Tanner asks,  your training strategy ensuring success? Is your training approach a “one-shot-and-done” or “holistic”? Investigator meetings usually include two people from each site to attend due to...

A Simpler Strategy for Successful Employee Onboarding

Do you have processes or procedures that are required to be completed and need to be documented by your staff in the same manner regardless of their location? Do you need to assess your workforce’s understanding of your procedures? Are you creating training manuals and requiring your workforce members to sign a hard copy to help you document their training? Do you struggle to keep track of all of these moving parts when it comes to onboarding new employees? In a recent survey conducted by CareerBuilder, more than a third...

CSR Spotlight: Circus Kathmandu

At the heart of Miller Tanner Associates, you will find two distinctions: a team of dedicated individuals who strive for excellence in the work that they do every day; and a work culture that promotes a spirit of generosity and hospitality through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Recently we sat down with Glenda Ann Robertson, Global Event Specialist who, in February, participated in a CSR opportunity with Circus Kathmandu.

Powerful Technology Tools to Boost Your Events

Boost your event with these powerful tech tools. It is crucial to think about your training and event needs in a holistic way and to utilize all of the tools at your disposal to make the greatest impact on your attendees’ comprehension of the data and to get the most out of your training budgets. As event solutions experts, we are all constantly in search of amazing ideas and tools to up the engagement levels for our attendees.  We have some clever and powerful technology tools to add some pop and...

{Infographic} Key Questions to Ask When Hiring an Event Planner

Questions That You Should Ask Before Hiring an Event Planner Jump to Infographic Whether it be for a pharmaceutical investigator meeting or a company’s national sales meeting, here are key questions to ask when hiring an event planner for your next corporate event. General Capabilities & Support What is the company’s area of expertise? What is the process from start to finish? What specific services will be provided? What factors should I consider when determining a virtual or hybrid meeting versus a face-to-face meeting? Operational Structure Will I have one...