
The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI
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.
Latest episodes

Apr 18, 2024 • 6min
Obsession About Bias
Statistician Alexander delves into the intricacies of bias and precision in statistical analysis, challenging the misconception that unbiased methods are always superior. He discusses examples like matched adjusted indirect comparison and subgroup analysis, emphasizing the trade-offs and costs of methodological choices. The importance of decision-making and stakeholder discussions in acknowledging biases and uncertainties is highlighted.

Apr 15, 2024 • 16min
Aspects of Placebo Response
Guest Alexander discusses various aspects of placebo response in clinical trials, including common misconceptions, factors driving the response, and its implications for clinical practice. The podcast explores strategies to enhance study design and manage placebo responses, emphasizing the importance of education and collaboration across industries.

Apr 11, 2024 • 8min
Data Visualisation - A Great Topic For Building Your Reputation
Discussion with Alexander
Importance of Data Visualization
Clarity amidst complexity
Communicating patterns, trends, and insights effortlessly
Advantages Over Other Statistical Techniques
Contrast with techniques requiring extensive explanation
Active communication through visual representation
Building Reputation Through Data Visualization
Leveraging clarity for personal branding
Enhancing visibility and recognition within the statistical community
I urge you to take action on the insights. Remember, data visualization isn't just a tool—it's a pathway to clearer communication, enhanced reputation, and greater impact in the statistical community.
If you've found value in today's discussion, share this episode with friends and colleagues who can benefit from it.
Together, let's empower one another to master data visualization and elevate our collective expertise.

Apr 8, 2024 • 15min
The 5 Dysfunctions Of A Team
Discussion with Alexander
Absence of Trust
Fear of Conflict
Lack of Commitment
Avoidance of Accountability
Inattention to Results
Listen now and gain invaluable strategies for fostering trust, managing conflict, fostering commitment, ensuring accountability, and driving towards impactful results within their own teams. Tune in for an enlightening journey through the intricacies of team dynamics, and discover how to cultivate a culture of collaboration, excellence, and success.
Share this episode with your friends and colleagues who can benefit from this!

Apr 4, 2024 • 21min
Why To Be A Volunteer And How To Become One Within The Effective Statistician Community
Discussion with Alexander
Importance of volunteering in the statistical community
Benefits of volunteering: networking, career opportunities, skill development
Personal experience with volunteering and its impact
Types of volunteer positions available: Community Manager, Course Manager, Podcast Manager, Event Organizer
How to get involved: reaching out via email or LinkedIn
Invitation to join the Effective Statistician community and make a difference
Share it with friends and colleagues who can benefit from these discussions. Let's actively empower each other to become more effective statisticians.
Contact me for more information at alexander@theeffectivestatistician.com or at my LinkedIn account.

Apr 1, 2024 • 21min
Help Your Company Know What It Knows Part 2
Guest Alexander discusses building trust and value in the market through evidence-based work. Topics include defining your worth, embracing uniqueness, taking initiative for personal and professional growth, managing company knowledge for statistical effectiveness, navigating change, building allies, creating compelling business cases, and change management for organizational transformation.

Mar 28, 2024 • 10min
Mastering the Art of Learning: From Novice to Expert in BI Training
Guest Alexander, a personal development and leadership expert, shares insights on the four phases of learning, integrating leadership courses, effective delegation, enhancing statistical acumen, refining interpersonal skills, and personal growth exploration.

Mar 25, 2024 • 34min
Introduction to Personalized Medicine Part 2
Interview with Thomas Debray
Personalized medicine challenges
Developing personalized strategies
Traditional study design limitations
Crossover trials and their uniqueness
Phase three study design inadequacy
Generalizability issues
Data collection and design for individual patient benefit
Observational data and randomized trials
Leveraging existing data sources
Importance of standardization
Integrating multiple studies and data types
Future of personalized medicine in various indications
If you found this episode enlightening, we encourage you to share it with friends, colleagues, and anyone who stands to benefit from a deeper understanding of personalized medicine's potential and pitfalls.
Together, we can advance the conversation and move closer to a future where healthcare is as unique as the individuals it serves.
Interested in harnessing the power of leadership to drive meaningful impact in the realm of statistics together? Check out this program: The Effective Statistician with Leadership Program

Mar 22, 2024 • 22min
Two Types of Leadership and How They Relate to Each Other
Discussion with Alexander Schacht
Leadership Misconceptions
Two Types of Leadership: Assigned vs. Emergent
Sources of Power: Organizational Authority vs. Trust and Influence
Decision-Making Dynamics
Leveraging Leadership for Statistical Impact
Strategies for Enhancing Influence: Communication, Trust, and Goal Setting
Tune in now and discover how understanding the nuances of assigned and emergent leadership can revolutionize your approach to decision-making.
Elevate your influence and drive meaningful impact within your organization.
Share this with your friends and colleagues and harness the power of leadership to drive meaningful impact in the realm of statistics together!
Check out this program: The Effective Statistician with Leadership Program

Mar 19, 2024 • 36min
How To Leverage Data Beyond Medical Data?
Selena Fisk, a data strategy expert, discusses translating data insights into actionable strategies, tailoring data plans to org goals, and addressing data overload challenges. She advocates for global data literacy and applying data strategy in education. Selena showcases data storytelling's impact and emphasizes the pivotal role of data strategy in our digital landscape.
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