

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI
Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
The podcast from statisticians for statisticians to have a bigger impact at work. This podcast is set up in association with PSI - Promoting Statistical Insight. This podcast helps you to grow your leadership skills, learn about ongoing discussions in the scientific community, build you knowledge about the health sector and be more efficient at work. This podcast helps statisticians at all levels with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 15min
What You Can Expect from The Effective Statistician Conference and More News
Learn about the upcoming Effective Statistician Conference, featuring notable speakers discussing topics like precision medicine and leadership principles. Discover the benefits of live attendance and the introduction of a nominal fee for conference recordings. Get a sneak peek into future plans for the conference, including contributed presentations and expanded sessions.

Feb 5, 2024 • 26min
Structural Equation Models
Christian Geiser, expert in structural equation modeling, discusses the theoretical foundations and diverse applications of SEMs. He explores latent variables, factor analysis, and different software options for working with SEMs. He also shares insights on his career move and founding a statistics training company. Finally, he provides valuable resources such as workshops, courses, and books for learning SEMs.

Feb 2, 2024 • 16min
Order Your Projects by Impact and Effort
Explore the challenges and success stories shared in recent coaching calls. Prioritize projects for maximum impact and learn the value of repetition in presentations. Discover the importance of adjusting expectations for high-effort, low-impact projects. Reassess dysfunctional projects and learn from failed ones. Get insights into upcoming influential speakers at a conference.

Jan 29, 2024 • 17min
Why You Should Attend The Effective Statistician Conference!
Learn about the upcoming Effective Statistician Conference featuring speakers like Andy Grieve, Kaspar Rufibach, and Chrissie Fletcher. They discuss changes to the conference, the benefits of attending, and technical topics like biomarkers and structured equation modeling. The podcast also mentions upcoming presenters and conference sponsors.

Jan 25, 2024 • 21min
Help Your Company Know What It Knows Part 1
Exploring challenges in data storage and access. importance of data visualization and graphical interfaces. Setting up an interface for easy data access and replication. Building a feedback loop for a powerful interface.

Jan 22, 2024 • 26min
Does Your Company Know What It Knows?
This podcast discusses the importance of knowledge management in compound development and the challenges companies face in storing and accessing information. It highlights the difficulties in locating data and evidence, the challenges in tracking data and analysis, and the significance of peer review and addressing missing information in data analysis.

Jan 18, 2024 • 11min
The Freedom Compass - A Tool to Guide Your Career, Goals, and Team
Exploring tools to manage workloads and prioritize tasks based on personal goals. Four quadrants define passion and competence, with the desire zone as the sweet spot. The Freedom Compass guides career decisions by identifying passion, responsibility, and boredom for growth and delegation.

Jan 15, 2024 • 27min
Become A Change Agent and Influence the Industry
Alexander Schacht addresses the gaps in influencing decisions, from research to healthcare. Topics include navigating critical health decisions, challenges in the statistics community, unveiling the Change Agent Program, curriculum overview, building a community, developing products for change, and how to apply.

Jan 8, 2024 • 31min
The 5 Why's for Launch and Lifecycle Statistics
The podcast discusses the importance of statisticians in the post-regulatory approval phase, the role of publications in scientific communication, individualizing treatments based on patient response, considering stakeholder needs in drug development, and the benefits of live interactions in online classes.

Jan 1, 2024 • 23min
Delegation Based on the Situational Leadership Model
Discussion with Alexander Schacht
Challenges and Perceptions of Delegation
Importance of Delegation
Situational Leadership Model
Detailed Analysis of Situational Leadership Scenarios
Scenario 1: Unskilled and Unfamiliar
a. Delegation approach for very junior individuals
b. Importance of detailed explanation and feedback
Scenario 2: Unskilled but Familiar
a. Dealing with frustration and lack of knowledge
b. Encouragement and supportive feedback
Scenario 3: Skilled but Still Learning
a. Transitioning to larger tasks
b. Delegating deliverables and emphasizing goals
Scenario 4: Highly Skilled and Natural
a. Recognizing when tasks become second nature
b. Avoiding assumptions about others' skills and experiences
Leadership by Intent
a. Emphasizing the importance of explaining the 'why' behind tasks
b. Encouraging goal-oriented delegation for skilled individuals
Continuous Learning and Growth
a. Acknowledging that expertise is task-specific
b. Encouragement for experienced individuals to take on new challenges
Training and Support in Delegation
a. Addressing the common issue of leaving new supervisors unsupported
b. Importance of training and guiding individuals taking on supervisory roles
Stay tuned for more valuable insights and leadership content, and remember—effective delegation is not just about assigning tasks; it's about empowering individuals to contribute meaningfully to shared goals. Happy listening!