Podcasts - Leading Life ScienceThe Leading Life Science Radio Podcast is here to help scientists, and to help those who are managing to help the scientists to be successful. Author: Damien Wilpitz
In this radio podcast, well explore current practices and strategies taken by some of the most respected life science leaders of today. Well be hosting guests who lead independent or academic research labs, start-up pharmaceuticals and biotech entrepreneurs, and other operational support leaders (VPs, COOs, Managers, and the like.) Well explore some of the following lessons; what steps theyve taken to reach their current scientific goals, what unexpected challenges theyve faced along the way, and what tools and skills that have been critical to their success. Well listen to what advice they would give to those who are also willing to pursue a career in leading life sciences. Language: en-us Genres: Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode #8 - Willis Read-Button- “Define what done means…& this is the way we work.”
Thursday, 23 April, 2015
Thanks to Willis Read-Button for joining us today to talk about his entrepreneurial journey by lead a team to build the brick & mortar aspects of a biotech company. Today's show we ask Willis some of the following questions that has helped him to lead the charge for building the operational side and what it takes to make the vision come true: How he leverages investors and their experience to create operational connections. How uses business plans as a guide and not as an exact plan. There’s unpredictability that’s built in. Where and how him and his team seeked out business advice How do scientists without business experience compensate with the lack of experience How to manage all of the multiple hats of a start up. How to teach, train and recruit personnel. How to manage people and emotions. How do you define measurable metrics for employee success. How to use systems to free up higher power thought processes. How do you define a start up company? SOME OF WHAT WE LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: Choosing investor background experience is just as important as their financial backing. Defining goals is important in being able to measure productivity. Systems help to focus intellectual efforts. Build flexibility in business plans. They serve more as an outline. Choice tools & tips: Getting Things Done - David Allen, and Work Flowy.com