How to “Manage Up” and work successfully with your supervisor

In this episode, Tom Caravela is joined by Kathleen Quindon to explore the concept of managing up within the field of medical affairs. Kathleen shares insights from her career, emphasizing the importance of balancing quality and quantity in MSL metrics, particularly in the context of COVID-19. The discussion delves into effective communication, adaptability, and the role of empathy in management. They discuss strategies for managing email communication with key opinion leaders and maintaining compliance in the MSL role. The episode also touches on the future of live meetings and conferences in the evolving landscape. Closing remarks encourage listeners to engage and share their thoughts.

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💥 How to “Manage Up” 💥

Kathleen Quindon, US Medical Director, GE Healthcare discusses How to MANAGE UP and work successfully with your supervisor

Kathy shares….

👉 What it means to “Manage UP”

👉 The importance of Flexibility and Adaptability

👉 Advice to help prepare for a performance review

👉 Why and how communication and listening skills play a key role

👉 Proactive vs Reactive

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(0:00) Introduction and guest introduction
(1:26) Guest's career background and managing up
(3:48) Relevance of managing up in field medical affairs
(5:15) Balancing quality and quantity in MSL metrics
(10:33) Adapting to COVID-19 and performance review preparation
(14:25) Understanding and empathy in management
(16:03) Communication and adaptability during COVID
(19:23) Managing email communication and metrics with KOLs
(24:33) Compliance in the MSL role
(26:08) Future of live meetings and conferences
(27:03) Closing remarks and call to action