Transition to Leader/Manager in Life Sciences BOOTCAMP

Offered Virtually on the Zoom platform Open-Enrollment Workshop.

Upcoming Sessions:

June 7 & 9, 2022 SOLD OUT!

August 30 & September 1, 2022 REGISTER HERE

September 20 & 22, 2022 REGISTER HERE

November 1 & 3, 2022

To learn more about bringing this program in-house, or to register multiple participants by invoice, email info1@VivoGroup.com

Overview

In the life sciences, individual contributors are often promoted because of their knowledge and expertise. But their success as leaders depends directly on their ability to get things done through others. Becoming an effective manager in the life sciences can be challenging because it requires a new set of perspectives, skills, and responsibilities. This session will provide participants with the key tools they need to be more confident and productive in their organizations

Attendees of this program will gain the key essential skills to effectively lead and manage in the life sciences. Tailored to the specific needs of biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device organizations, this workshop provides participants with the know-how to avoid the most common mistakes made by managers, the capability to apply appropriate leadership styles in varied situations, and strategies for conveying difficult information about performance – honestly and proactively. The format of this course is highly interactive with a focus on practical techniques and applications in current roles.

Key Topics

SESSION #1: The Fundamentals of Leadership and Management

Topic A: Leadership Roles and Styles
Topic B: Management Effectiveness

SESSION #2: Delegation & Leadership Communication

Topic C: Delegation Best Practices
Topic D: Communicating as a Leader

Format

The seminar program format is highly interactive, and involves small-group discussions of case studies using examples that are specific and relevant to the life science and technology industries. In addition, there are facilitated group discussions, writing assignments, practical exercises, short role-playing exercises, and opportunities to gain perspective from and share best practices with course instructors and other participants. Attendees are given theoretical background and overview of topics, as well as practical tools that can be implemented in the work place. Participants gain experience by practicing using new skills where appropriate.

Who Should Attend

New managers and leaders (within first 2 years)
Individual contributors transitioning to supervisory roles
Managers at all levels who want a comprehensive overview

Seminar Leader

Gwen Acton, PhD, is the CEO of Vivo Group. She holds a doctorate in biology from MIT, and specializes in developing leadership and management skills of scientists and engineers.

Agenda:

SESSION #1: Tuesday 9am-12:30pm

Topic A: Leadership Roles and Styles

Expectations of individual contributors vs. leader/managers (discussion)
Characteristics of good vs. bad leadership (brainstorm)
Identifying styles and role models (self-assessment)
Elements of influential leadership (discussion)
Leadership levels and competencies in organizations (discussion)
Impact of leadership influence and authority (case study)

Topic B: Management Effectiveness

Roles of managers: People and task (discussion)
Iron triangle of project management (case analysis)
People management fundamentals (discussion)
Importance of interviewing and hiring well (interactive quiz)
Providing clear goals, roles and responsibilities (case analysis)
Establishing context and clear expectations (practice)

SESSION #2 Thursday 9am-12:30pm

Topic C. TEST Delegation™

Delegation advantages (brainstorm)
Overcoming resistance to delegation (small group discussion)
Maximizing team output and ensuring results (discussion)
TEST™ Delegation and TEST™ Styles (case analysis)
Choosing appropriate TEST™ style based on circumstances (exercise)
Flexing delegation styles and conversations (self-assessment and practice)

Topic D. Leadership Communication Best Practices

Ladder of inference and assuming good intentions (case examples)
Ensuring leadership transparency and trust (exercise)
Communication formats pros and cons (exercise)
Providing performance feedback tips (discussion)
Ensuring successful one-on-one meetings and coaching (self-assessment)
Asking questions and Active Listening Skills (Practice)

NOTE: Most Massachusetts companies are eligible for 50%-100% reimbursement for this training through the Express Fund with course ID#1121956. Applications to the state must be filed at least 21 days in advance of start of training to be eligible.