Pull up a chair and let me take you on a riveting journey through the highs and lows of my time managing a dynamic team in the corporate realm of Pharma.
Picture this: a team that’s firing on all cylinders, yet plagued by those pesky, avoidable slip-ups that gnaw at your patience like a persistent mosquito on a hot summer’s night.
Yes, that was my reality. Picture me, frustrated to no end, witnessing my talented squad excelling 90% of the time, only to stumble over the last 10%, jeopardising critical projects with each misstep. In an industry as unforgiving as Pharma, where even the tiniest hiccup can trigger a cascade of repercussions—think delayed product launches, product releases, compliance nightmares, and inspection findings—there was simply no room for error.
It was during this tumultuous period that I sought counsel from an unlikely source: my personal productivity coach. His words resonated with me like a thunderclap on a stormy night: “Listen, Aziz, it’s never a personal problem. It’s always a systems problem.”
Imagine the epiphany that swept over me like a gust of fresh air. Instead of casting blame on individuals, I turned the spotlight inward, examining the very fabric of our processes and expectations. And lo and behold, there it was—a glaring gap in our approach. We lacked a robust peer review system, and our expectations were as murky as a foggy morning.
With newfound clarity and determination, I set out to rectify these shortcomings. Crafting a practical peer review process became my mission, one that would ensure every crucial submission and vital piece of information underwent rigorous scrutiny. No stone left unturned, no detail overlooked.
And the results? Prepare to be amazed. New products sailed through approval processes without so much as a single request for further information. Complex variations were greenlit with unprecedented efficiency, bypassing the usual rounds of back-and-forth. The team found their rhythm, and I, well, let’s just say frustration became a distant memory.
So, if you’re yearning to rewrite the narrative of your team’s success, or perhaps you’re already on the path but seek that extra push toward greatness, then look no further. The next step in this exhilarating journey awaits you—just a click away.
Note: There’s more to this tale of triumph! Stay tuned for next week’s instalment, where I unveil the secret sauce behind clarifying both my and the company’s expectations—a game-changer for my team and regulatory department.