It's how we work with you that makes the difference.
We bring scientific expertise and emotional intelligence. Knowledge of what works and ideas for change. A roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and a friendly smile.
We genuinely partner with you, to bring out your brilliance.
Our approach
You need impact. We help you deliver it, by combining innovative thinking with engaging application.
We push the boundaries and constraints of a highly regulated industry, often with a need for country localisation, whilst remaining grounded in scientific expertise and rigorous referencing.
Walking in the shoes of your learners is critical - we start by understanding the perspective of your audience, to ensure our communications will be as practical as they are powerful.
“We appreciate how you were able to dive in, understand the goals and deliver above expectations.”
Meaningful partnership
Choosing to work with us, you'll experience real partnership.
We've rejected the ordinary arms-length account management structure, choosing instead to work side-by-side with our clients as an extension of their team.
You'll get agile and responsive support. Our strong client relationships enable us to give you exceptional materials and campaigns, because we build a deep understanding of your needs.
“There is mutual collaboration and trust. I’ve rarely experienced such a high level of service.”
What we offer
Outstanding e-learning
We design highly-visual solutions to present learning in an engaging and appropriate format to suit the audience.
Each visually-rich page delivers a key message with a strong core narrative. Instructional and graphic design combine with clear, accurate writing and robust referencing.
We incorporate rich interactive elements, animation and video to enhance the learning experience.
Self-directed learning
We support learners with self-directed learning through a variety of impactful and memorable formats.
The most popular of these include infographics, interactive PDFs, and quick reference cards.
Slide decks
We recognise the need to have impactful slide decks for use live or virtually.
Our slide designs convey key information impactfully; choose the right story for the situation and audience; and make that story easy for the presenter to tell.
Compendia
We lighten the load for your learners, helping them to navigate volumes of information and data, packaging it so that they can:
- review the relevant clinical guidelines in one resource,
- deep dive the treatment landscape from a single visual menu,
- springboard to the relevant study, or
- explore the sales strategy, messaging, and FAQs in one place.
Patient journeys
We use storytelling and creative formats to show examples of different patient journeys, and considerations for healthcare professionals across that journey.
Developing these real-life stories for sales teams helps to motivate them as well as equipping them to highlight individual pathologies and outcomes.
“It’s such a rewarding experience to work with Acteon. Your writers are so experienced in translating complex scientific and clinical material into effective learning content.”
Quick reference cards
These clear, concise summaries supplement core learning with a quick reference to key information.
QRCs break content into easily digestible segments for that quick memory jog.
Animated video
Our award-winning use of mini-movies and songs to reinforce learning is brilliant for making learning 'sticky'.
By integrating 2D and 3D imagery with animation, we provide engaging visual support to explain key or complex topics.
Great for conveying clinical study data, clinical guidelines, or product information memorably.
Film
Videos that help put you in others' shoes are a great way to build empathy and understanding.
We can use patient stories, learner experiences, talking heads, and real-life scenarios to bring experiences to life and to set up discussions or product launches.
Scrollers
People love stories, so if you've got one to tell then we'll make sure we convey it powerfully. Scrollers are a compelling way for learners to see the story unfold as they scroll through the screen.
Scrollers work brilliantly for timelines, processes, patient journeys or exciting announcements.
“Acteon transformed complex scientific and clinical data into clear sales training materials for our representatives.”
Workshops
From a small incubator-style working session, to a new product launch, national sales meeting, leadership retreat or Masterclass programme - we bring what you need.
We create team games, leader boards, and a variety of engaging activities targeted to your learning outcomes - whether virtual, in-person or hybrid.
We support facilitators by providing full instructions, resources and timings for running each session. Or we roll our sleeves up and join you, supporting how and where you need us to.
Gamification
We create game-based learning which combines engagement and fun with accelerated learning.
There are endless possibilities, from individual or team quizzes, to puzzles, spinners, interactive visuals, choose-your-own-adventure, escape rooms, treasure hunts and much more.
Escape rooms
Escape rooms and interactive team activities are a sure favourite! They are bespoke to your specific learning needs, and can incorporate leaderboards for an extra layer of competitiveness.
We deploy 3D graphics and animation to provide a high-end look and feel.
For our clients working internationally, we design with ease of translation as a priority.
Assessment
We create many different forms of assessment, from quick self-checks to in-depth self-assessments, formal exams or certifications.
Formats can range from a printed test to an interactive assessment with feedback and scoring, or a plugin for your LXP.
“All the exercises and activities were well prepared and delivered. I also loved the team spirit, the activities and the whole dynamic created by Acteon.”
Sales team resources
We know the importance of preparing your sales teams to have the most effective conversations with their customers.
We create a range of tools to help your learners execute on the marketing strategy and confidently approach customer interactions for their products.
Scenario-based learning
Challenging the learner in a real-life situation is one of the best ways to apply and test learning in a safe environment.
We create outstanding scenario-based learning solutions for both self-study and meetings.
These can integrate branching scenarios, 'fake' group whiteboard activities and fictional strategy-based games to drive engagement and confidence through practice.
Role-play
We understand the need for customer-facing teams to practice conversations in a safe and authentic environment but sometimes role-playing with your peers just doesn't cut it.
'Practicing Interactions' is a live role-play service matching sales representatives with trained actors to give them realistic practice and informed feedback.
We also provide bespoke solutions such as traditional triad templates, checklists, video-based role-play.
Coaching tools
We know that personal support is of paramount importance when it comes to ensuring your teams achieve at the highest level, so we will work with you to develop coaching tools to guide that support.
Our coaching guides are designed to support observational review, and are created by combining our own coaching and assessment expertise with knowledge of what is key to our client's sales success.
“Thanks so much for this great initiative and the awesome tools!”
Case studies
Problem solving for a major pharmaceutical multinational
Problem solving in pharma
Creating digital simulations to help colleagues apply their knowledge.
Helping professionals to act on patient insights
Acting on patient insights
A digital campaign to encourage busy professionals to gather vital insight from patients
