The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry

Discussion with Alexander

Interview with Paolo Eusebi

In this episode, we merge the worlds of statistics, leadership, and personal growth.

I am eager to navigate the "4+1 phases of learning" with you today. This topic, central to our leadership course, particularly targets supervisors but resonates with everyone in a professional setting.

It’s crucial for both effective delegation and understanding our personal development in skills and tasks.

This episode aims to guide you through recognizing your learning phase, whether it’s identifying the unknowns in your skills or reaching a point where you can mentor others. We're discussing a framework to enhance how we learn, teach, and lead.

In today's episode, Benjamin and I dive into the critical issue of retaining key team members, especially now that he has earned his promotion to Global Head of Biostatistics at CYTEL.

But before we explore our main topic, let's consider some pressing questions:

Are you struggling to keep your top talent engaged and committed to your team?
Do you understand what keeps your best employees staying or what might be driving them away? '
As supervisors, we face the challenge of not just hiring the right talent but also retaining skilled statisticians, programmers, and data scientists we already have on our teams.

Today, we' discuss industry turnover rates and share personal stories from our extensive careers, aiming to unveil effective strategies for keeping your team cohesive and motivated.

Whether you're a seasoned manager or aspiring to lead, this discussion will equip you with insights to nurture and retain your talent, enhancing both team stability and satisfaction.

Here are some more points that we discuss:

Have you ever wondered about the complexities that arise within pharmaceutical companies due to the division between global and local operations?

Why do these realms often operate with such distinct perspectives, and how do they impact our mission to deliver effective healthcare solutions globally?

Drawing on my firsthand experiences and analysis, today I dive deep into these questions, exploring the tensions and potential for collaboration in pharmaceutical development and distribution.

Join me as I unravel the intricacies of this global-local dynamic and discuss ways to bridge the gaps for better outcomes.

Here are the key points I discuss:

Have you ever wondered what it takes to truly influence others and lead effectively, regardless of your role or expertise?

Are you ready to unlock your full potential by mastering the art of active listening, refined presentation skills, and continuous learning in leadership?

Do you want to discover practical strategies that can empower you to drive change and enhance methodologies within your team, while also growing personally and professionally?

In today’s episode, I dive deep into how you can improve your influencing skills. When I talk about influencing skills, I mean all the crucial abilities you need to be effective in. It’s not just about leading teams; it’s also about how you, as a statistician, data scientist, or programmer, lead your peers and even your supervisors.

Here are the highlights I share in this episode: