Faculty #10 | US Election 2024 | With Simon Lancaster
Leading up to what looks to be a very close US Election on November 5 2024, hear what professional speechwriter, Simon Lancaster, has to say about the two candidates, Donald Trump & Kamala Harris, and their communicative strengths.Hear him go through some of the most effectful speeches of this presidential race, including Harris and the Obamas, and understand how Trump manages to appeal to a large audience though his communicative skills. One of the main points of the podcast is that the candidate who will end up winning, will not be because of their policies. Rather, it will be about who manages to provide powerful communication to convince their audience.
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Faculty #9 | Product Launch Excellence in Life Sciences by IQVIA Thought Leader Sarah Rickwood
AVT lecturer and IQVIA Throught Leader Sarah Rickwood delve into pharmaceutical launch dynamics, especially post-pandemic, stressing regional variations and the importance of understanding local health systems. It highlights the crucial role of interactive engagement, showcasing higher levels in Excellent launches, particularly outside Europe. The Three Pillars of Post-Pandemic Launch Excellence are introduced, advocating for patient-centric approaches, strategic health system partnerships, and integrated evidence strategies. Early local investment is recommended to address system challenges effectively. Collaborations with health systems are seen as crucial for success, with examples demonstrating improved efficiency and outcomes. Future challenges include increasing demands on health systems and complex therapies, necessitating a comprehensive strategy to ensure launch success amidst industry changes.
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Faculty #8 | Navigating the Life Sciences Market with Professor Tim Calkins
Professor Tim Calkins brings a dual perspective to the role of a professor and practitioner in the life sciences industry, combining academic expertise with practical experience. In the AVT program module, he prioritize marketing strategies tailored to the unique considerations of the life sciences market. This involves addressing regulatory compliance, ethical considerations, and the distinct challenges that set this industry apart. Drawing on his experience, he emphasizes the importance of gathering customer insights in the life sciences sector to prioritize pipelines and shape strategies that resonate with unmet market needs. Within this context, he explores the nuances of entry, growth, and defensive strategies to navigate the various stages of the product life cycle.
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Faculty #7 | Leadership in Turbulent Times, Steve Hall
There, at the top of the steps was Nelson Mandela. And i had the chance to ask him a question. Will my past be held against me in my future? He said, you did what you did, with the information that you had a the time. The important thing is, what are you going to do from now? In many ways that completely changed my life. I realized i had a role to play in leadership. I had i role to play i changing perceptions, because my perceptions had been so readily altered. How to we lead into a world that seemingly is way more turbulent and what sparked my interest many years ago as this concept of human energy?
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Faculty #6 | Blueprint for the Future: Rethinking Work Design
Unlocking the pathway to resolving corporate challenges and increasing effectiveness demands a nuanced approach—an approach in which you, as a leader, must dare to manage, design, fix, and optimize the workflows of your organization, rethinking the conventional landscapes of static reorganizations. Now, you may ask yourself, 'How does one conquer such workflows?' According to our brilliant guest speaker in today's episode, the answer may very well lie in the method of Dynamic Work Design.Prepare to broaden your knowledge as we, in this episode, have the privilege of delving into the masterful mind of Don Kieffer, co-creator of the method and underlying techniques of Dynamic Work Design. From the factory floor to the position of Vice President of Manufacturing Excellence at Harley Davidson, and now a corporate consultant and senior lecturer in Operations Management at MIT Sloan, Kieffer's trajectory is nothing short of insightful.So, join us as we, together with Kieffer, rethink today's work design and unlock the core principles that fuel dynamic corporate problem-solving. Let's dive into it...
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