We’re delighted to welcome Lisa Singh to the Meet team for the next 13 weeks as part of her MBA studies at Alliance Manchester Business School.
With four years experience of working in Life Sciences under her belt and a current focus on research and data, she’ll be diving into the relationship between investment and hiring across the sector.
As ever, we are committed to sharing these insights with the Life Sciences community to help inform hiring plans and strategy - so we can’t wait to see what she uncovers by speaking with people who have the best insight - you!
🎨 Driving predictable revenue in recruitment through marketing, automation and insight.
🧬 Positioning companies in Life Sciences as employers of choice.
“The best research you can do is talk to people.” - Terry Pratchett 🗣️
As researchers, we often dive deep into data, charts, and studies. But let’s not forget the power of human connection. Conversations with others can unlock insights, challenge assumptions, and lead to breakthroughs.
So, next time you’re working on a project, consider reaching out to colleagues, experts, or even strangers. Ask questions, listen actively, and learn from their experiences. 💡
Remember: Research isn’t just about numbers; it’s about understanding the stories behind them. 📊
#ECCRT#Quote#ClinicalResearch#LifeScience
I'm thrilled to share how my work in the field of market research fills me with pride! One of my favorite parts is when the focus groups kick off—it's truly exhilarating!
Right now, I'm immersed in a very special one ❤. The opinions and perspectives that emerge in these moments are like pieces of a puzzle, coming together to reveal a complete and rich picture of the market. It's an awesome experience to see ideas come to life and valuable insights generated.
Unfortunately, I can't share the details of this particular focus group, but I assure you it's fascinating and full of relevant information. 🔍💡🚀
#MarketResearch#FocusGroups#ConsumerInsights#DiscoveryThrills#MADisON
Happy National Pi Day! 🥧 Today, as we celebrate the mathematical constant π, let's also take a moment to reflect on the diversity of people and talents that make our organizations thrive.
Just like the digits of π go on infinitely without repeating, our teams are made up of individuals with unique backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. From the creative thinkers to the analytical minds, from the frontline workers to the C-suite executives, every role and every person brings value to the table in an organization.
On this day of numerical significance, let's appreciate the diversity of talents and contributions that make our organizations stronger. Whether you're a '3.14' in marketing, a '3.14159' in sales, or a '3.14159265358979323846' in customer service, your unique skills and contributions are integral to your organizations success.
So, here's to embracing the diversity of people and talents in our organizations, and to recognizing and appreciating the contributions of every individual, no matter their role. Together, let's continue to celebrate and support each other's growth and success and let’s do it over a slice of our favorite pie! #NationalPiDay#Pi#DiversityInclusion#Appreciation
Senior Manager, Innovation and Legal Technology at Addleshaw Goddard
In the second installment of our 3-part blog series, Leo Tarn and Mehwisch Khan give an inside look at what it's like to work in the Innovation Group. Through a fun Q&A, they share valuable perspectives on the skills they believe are important for future graduates, their favourite parts of the job, and more.
And that's just a preview! 💡 If you're curious to hear more from our team members, join us in our Manchester and Virtual Insight Evenings. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eURMbikU#innovation#legaltechnology#GraduateSchemes#CareerDevelopmenthttps://lnkd.in/ejPERaKQ
Curious about the origins of TEAMology? Our journey has deep roots! 🌱
Research-Driven, Relationships-Based:
In the early 2000s, CEO Linsey Covert, , began researching how schools could better support students in developing crucial relationship-building skills. Using her professional relationships from years as a counselor and educator, these connections laid the groundwork for a soft pilot of TEAMology.
Generous Partners:
Thanks to Linsey's tireless efforts, key partners recognized the significance of her mission. Institutions like Penn State University and Ben Franklin Technology Partners were among the first to offer vital financial support, propelling TEAMology forward. 💪🚀
Meeting Needs Pre- & Post- COVID:
In 2016, TEAMology officially launched! In the years that followed, student focus groups played a pivotal role in refining our approach to better address student needs. Then, when the COVID-19 pandemic struck, we adapted swiftly, giving rise to TEAMtalk. This innovative platform garnered increased interest from schools. 📚
Continued Growth:
Since the inception of TEAMtalk, our growth has been exponential! Today, we take pride in our distinguished advisory board, forward-thinking leadership team, and committed Virtual TEAM Coaches. As we continue to evolve, we eagerly anticipate the further expansion of our impact.
Join us on this exciting journey!
#TEAMology#StudentEmpowerment#EducationEvolution 🌟
Yesterday, I was on panel with Megan Steele, David Guerena, Loet Rummenie and Kinneret Shefer thinking about how to encourage more science entrepreneurship among early career researchers. We're obsessed with this question at Deep Science Ventures and it's personally significant to me. during my doctoral research one of the biggest barriers to entrepreneurship was understanding it, in the all-consuming cocoon of a lab environment.
Our classes taught entrepreneurship in terms of "work-as-imagined". For many of my PhD cohort their experiments were more high-risk / high-reward than our essays on entrepreneurship, and it showed in our career choices - only 2 out of 40 went into deep tech entrepreneurship.
At Deep Science Ventures I worked with science company founders, and this was my journey out of my "Plato's Cave". We didn't talk about Porter's 5 forces, we mapped industries in terms of the challenges society faces. I learned that high impact science entrepreneurship is just as rigorous as scientific research and heightens research by focusing on lifting people out of poverty, reversing climate change and saving lives. Importantly, I learned that science entrepreneurship can't be defined in class, it has to be "caught" through persuasive social interactions, resilience and radical self-actualisation.
Today, I am thrilled to see Brett Cornick's post, learning with & from, exited founders, PhD holders and Professors of Organizational Psychology about the perceptions shaping the careers we create (or not). PhD-founders on the Venture Science Doctorate are breaking definitional barriers that academia can't see, barriers we broached yesterday. And "Venture Scientists" need this clarity, to solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time through new science companies.
Experience about science venturing "work-as-done" with us. Apply to join the Venture Science Doctorate, today https://lnkd.in/eGey5QES
📚 My Favorite Thing I Learned Last Week
Week 1: Shorrock Varieties of Human Work
Course: Complex Decision Making 🧠
In an effort to better understand and improve human work, Shorrock varieties add much needed nuance to the way we define and discuss the work that we do.
By breaking work into the following 4 sub-categories, leaders can gain a more comprehensive understanding of how their teams perceive, communicate, and accomplish their tasks.
🤔 Work-as-Imagined: how people envision work, which can vary widely and be influenced by different factors. These imaginations can shape how work is designed and understood, but they often differ from the reality of how work is actually done.
📝 Work-as-Prescribed: the formal way we're supposed to do our jobs, but it often has limitations and may not fully capture the complexity of real work situations.
💬 Work-as-Disclosed: how we describe our work, and it can vary depending on the situation and our audience. It may not always align with prescribed or imagined work and can be influenced by potential consequences and cultural factors.
✅ Work-as-Done: the real-world work that people perform, which is often complex and doesn't always align with prescribed or imagined work. Understanding and bridging these gaps is crucial for improving systems and ensuring mental health and well-being.
Identifying where these varieties of work overlap and how they differ can help team leaders to set clear expectations, build team trust, and respond to failures.
Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gvrMrQqk
P.S. I'll be doing similar posts to this every week throughout my Venture Science Doctorate program. Let me know what you liked/didn't like!
This fortnight's #interview is with the amazing Darcie Piechowski!
We talk about applying #behavioralscience to people #strategy, what it means to be a behavioural scientist, what that path looks like, and how to define the growing field.
In the future she recommends #behavioraleconomics, and its many sub-disciplines start being used to look inward, rather than outward.
"A lot of organisations are ... using behavioural science ... from a consumer perspective; “how do I sell my product?” What I don't see as often are organisations having this core competency of behavioural science and using that as part of their internal operations: how they interact with employees and partners. I think that there's a lot of room for growth in that."
Read more about Darcie's views on behavioural science here:
https://lnkd.in/gF3VkFrq
This is an excellent interview and can help demystify a few choices that might seem counterintuitive.
When thinking about life choices as a portfolio, it can help one optimise life to the full.
If the objective is to look back with no regrets, it is important to check the shape of the journey that a decision is taking you, the direction and the speed. Accepting the promotion and moving into another country, getting married or in the case of women, having a child and assuming the role of parent on top of every other role, going to the gym consistently or going to bed at the same hour every night, reading a book or scrolling social media, making new friends or isolating, and so on.
#behaviouralscience#decisionmaking#lifechoices#leadership
Professor at Wharton, Choiceology podcast host, international bestselling author
Do you see your life as a portfolio of choices? Or do you think of each choice in isolation? It turns out this matters a lot - when we recognize that each meal choice, each hire, each social interaction is part of a portfolio, we choose differently than when we consider every decision in isolation.
In this month's edition of #MilkmanDelivers, I feature a Q&A with Prof. Erika Kirgios of The University of Chicago Booth School of Business where we talk about this phenomenon (it's called choice bracketing) and its wide-ranging implications.
If you're interested in the implications of this tendency for hiring decisions, you'll particularly like the paper Erika Kirgios and I co-authored with Edward Chang on the isolated choice effect, which is linked in the comments!
This insightful interview with Jayshree Seth, 3M's Chief Science Advocate, emphasizes the significance of fostering innovation, resilience, and a culture of curiosity. Jayshree highlights how innovation is key to team empowerment, shares her perspective on sustainable innovation, and advocates for the integration of social sciences with technological development. #3Merhttps://dy.si/SwSG2
This month we would like to feature one of our IACC members Kirsten Meiling Fong! Here is a bit about Meiling's career and interest in insights.
What led you to a career in insights?
I began my career in product management and product marketing where I conducted market research and competitive analysis as part of the product development process. Although research had always been a part of my roles, it was only when I took on a market intelligence position and went back to grad school in a research-based program that I found my place in insights.
What insights, marketing, or business-related books/resources would you recommend to others?
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff
I became acquainted with Zuboff’s work while I was conducting research on data privacy. This book traces the rise of Big Tech and their data-based business models. As both an insights professional and citizen, I think it’s important to understand the impact of data collection and algorithmic decision making on society as well as the power and market dynamics of the tech industry.
What do you love about the insights industry?
I love that a career in insights allows me to deep dive into varied topics and explore different perspectives, especially those of underrepresented and marginalized groups. I also love that research can provide the necessary insights to inform decision making within an organization and uncover other previously unconsidered courses of action.
Do you have someone you would like to spotlight through IACC? Reach out to us at canadachapter@insightsassociation.org#engagement#members#canadian#insights
Professor and Chairperson Executive MBA Program IIM Nagpur
2wCongratulations Lisa, I know you will do well. Do let me know if you need any help. All the best