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How to train non-statisticians effectively - 11 tips to succeed

Author
Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry
Published
Mon 15 Apr 2019
Episode Link
https://podcastae8fac.podigee.io/58-how-to-train-non-statisticians-effectively-11-tips-to-succeed

Experiences from many trainings summarized

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  1. Start with a relevant example

  2. Collect questions upfront and track progress of answering them during the training

  3. Create regular meetings to engage people

  4. Interrupt your presentations with asking questions

  5. Use contrasts to show the impact

  6. Have a physician first introduce the example study

  7. Don’t shy away from speaking to very basic things like p-values

  8. Prefer white board over slides

  9. Use technology for your advantage in virtual settings

  10. Make pre-read easy

  11. Collect feedback

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