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Seeing through the mist – consequences of decisions in phase II

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Interview with Trevor Smart

What’s interesting about the early phase?
What are the typical decisions for phase II?
Speaking about a new indication, how are decisions being taken across the industry?
How should we think about phase II studies in this setting?
What statistical approaches do we have to formulate this thinking?

In this episode, Trevor and I discuss a case study to go through the step by step procedure of phase II. We also talk about the following points:

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CALC Episode 4: Be Significant: What Employers Look for

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So, you want to be a statistician in the pharmaceutical industry?

You want to drive drug research and development, but you are wondering what employers look for in the perfect candidate? 

You are in luck – PSI CALC are here to share their top tips on how to be the ideal candidate. What is the industry currently looking for in a graduate statistician? What you can expect when you apply?

In this episode, learn about:

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How to leverage time-boxing to reduce overwhelm being a statistician

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Batch processing and scheduling tasks to fight procrastination

Do you know how to make a good to-do list?
Do you know how to set priorities versus the time it takes?
Do you have a problem with over-committing?

One of the most effective skills you can have in life is effective time management. According to Michael Hyatt: “What gets scheduled gets done. ” If you’re not managing your time well, there’s no way you’re going to reach your goals at work and the life outside of it.

Marc Zao-Sanders mentions time boxing as the number 1 tool for productivity among 100 tips.

In today’s episode, we discuss time boxing and batch processing. We also discuss how these following points work:

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How to get into the flow and reach peak performance

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Do you want to have fun at work?
Do you want to experience satisfaction?
Do you want to get things done at work?

Getting into flow is about these things. Today, we will speak about a research on how to get into the flow and reach your peak performance.

This is awesome for everybody, most especially, for brain workers like us.
In this episode, we talk about the following points:

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What you need to know before you try to increase productivity

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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:

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The podcast is run in association with PSI