Webinar: Will GenAI Transform Speaker Training?

Bridging Excitement and Practicality in AI Adoption

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the landscape of speaker training, especially in highly regulated fields like health care. In our webinar, the Woven team (formerly ClinicalMind) explore how AI can be thoughtfully integrated into Speaker Bureau programs to enhance learning, streamline processes, and support compliance.

While there is widespread enthusiasm about AI’s potential, many medical affairs teams are still in the earlier stages of implementation. The key to successful AI adoption is selecting projects that are simple to understand, easy to explain, valuable to the organization, and exciting enough to generate internal support. At the same time, these projects must be deployable, reliable, and carry an acceptable level of risk.

AI as a Team Member

The webinar introduced “Ava Innova,” an AI-powered virtual assistant designed to support a variety of medical communications activities. Ava excels at tasks such as analyzing large datasets, identifying trends, and generating content summaries. She can learn new information quickly and adapt to different communication needs. However, like any junior team member, Ava requires clear instructions and oversight, particularly when it comes to interpreting nuanced human behaviors or ensuring compliance with sensitive content.

Role in Speaker Training

Speaker training traditionally involves teaching content, ensuring compliance, and preparing speakers to deliver programs. AI can add significant value by:

• Providing interactive, on-demand practice opportunities for speakers, allowing them to rehearse presentations and receive immediate feedback.
• Analyzing speaker performance at both individual and group levels, helping to identify which messages resonate and where further training is needed.
• Simulating virtual audience interactions, enabling speakers to practice answering common questions and reinforcing key messages in a realistic setting.
  
  

Ensuring Compliance

A major topic of interest when it comes to AI in speaker training is compliance. AI systems must be trained on approved materials and calibrated to provide feedback that is either fully scripted or carefully monitored. Transparency and collaboration with compliance teams are essential to ensure that AI-enhanced training aligns with regulatory standards and organizational policies.

Expanding Applications

Beyond speaker training, the same AI technologies are being used in sales training, field staff development, and even virtual advisory boards. These tools create more dynamic and engaging experiences, allowing for deeper insights and more effective learning across various functions.

Conclusion

AI is not a replacement for human expertise but a powerful tool to enhance speaker training and engagement. By carefully selecting projects, providing clear guidance, and working closely with compliance teams, organizations can harness AI to improve outcomes for both speakers and audiences.