The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

Batch processing and scheduling tasks to fight procrastination Click this link to go to the homepage of the post. In today's episode, we discuss time boxing and batch processing. We also discuss how these following points work: Schedule your tasks in your calendar Meetings with yourself Combination of smaller tasks Chunks of 15 minutes Can also be applied to meetings (strict agendas) Benefits of the following: Allocate the right amount of time in the right moments (e.g. emails after lunch and hard cognitive SAP writing in the morning) Save space for the important work but also for the necessary managing things (emails, some trainings, …) Avoids overcommitting Relieve your stress levels by having a good way of saying no Better planning on when things will get done really Listen to this episode and share it with others who might learn from it!

Alexander and Benjamin Click this to go to the homepage of this post. This is awesome for everybody, most especially, for brain workers. We also talk about the following points: What is the flowWhy is it importantWhen are we inflowPersonal examplesThe sweet spot between challenge and skillThe role of passionThe role of undistracted time and placeHow to manage distractionsFocus on the tasks as long as possibleBe in the momentEnjoy the experienceKeep practicingAcknowledge the rewardsIndividual vs group flow Listen to this episode now and be an effective Statistician!

Discussion with Statisticians Amy Phillips-Jones and Rhian Jacob on practical next steps [Click here to get to the homepage of episode 3]

Vital tips with Alexander and Benjamin Click this link to go to the homepage of the post. Do you often find your workday spiraling out of control? Do you want to be more productive than you yesterday?Do you want to know how to improve your skill set and work performance?Do you start each day with a plan, but soon become distracted and procrastinating?You are not alone. Sometimes, it’s easier to wait for someone else to tell you what things you should work on rather than to assess yourself. Focusing on continually improving your skill set will boost your confidence and help you become the best version of yourself. In today's episode, Benjamin and I discuss what you need to know to increase productivity: Listen now to be an effective Statistician!

Interview with Fritz Lehmann Click this link to go to the homepage of this episode. Now, how is it possible for introverted leaders to succeed in the workplace? In today's episode, I discuss with Fritz these key points: How to assess yourself if you’re an introvertWhat are the strengths as introverts, which can be utilized to the advantage in terms of leadershipTips on minimizing limitations being introvertsSome mindset shifts which we are needed to make as introverts to become leaders Listen and be an effective statistician!

A Day in the Life... Click here to go to the homepage of episode 2

Interview with Georgia Salanti Click here to go to the homepage of this post. In today's episode, I discuss with Georgia the following: Key assumptions for network meta-analysesAssess, that these assumptions are met - inconsistency and graphical approachesTools to run an NMAThe starters need to read about NMAsResources at the ISPM Listen to this episode to know more about how you can leverage NMAs and share this with others who might learn from it!

Webinar with Gary Click this link to go to the homepage of the post. Different ideas, stories, and concepts around conflict resolutionCreative listening helps you understand where the other person is coming from- what is their interest and meeting their interestStrategically use feelings but not being driven by feelings when resolving conflicts Question and answer portion on how to manage conflict well Listen to this episode and learn strategies on how to resolve conflict without giving in!

The Drug Development Process Click here to get to the homepage of episode 1

Interview with Richard Zink Click this link to see the homepage! In this discussion, we’re covering a wide range of topics: Probabilistic matchingPropensity scoringRWE before and after approvalUnderstanding populations outside of RCTsUnderstanding background treatments and rates of adverse eventsAugmenting RCTs with RWEData from different data sourcesData from Devices and wearablesNatural language processing and unstructured wayPragmatic trialsAI and machine learningData scienceBusiness analyticsPrices of productsCost-effectiveness and budget impact modelsUmbrella studies Listen to this episode and learn to be an effective statistician!