Managers and PIs are busy. They want an issue succinctly explained and exactly what they need to do. During the class, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare and describe an issue in 30 seconds using the "What," "So what," "Now what" pattern. She will also explain how to respond to a PI's or manager's probing questions. After the formal presentation, participants will be divided into small groups, provided case studies, and be given the opportunity to apply the concepts.
After completing the class, the participants will be able to:
• Identify traits that demonstrate credibility
• Recognize the importance of body language
• Use a template to create and organize a short talk
• Deliver the short talk and apply techniques to keep the listener engaged
• Employ effective strategies when responding to difficult questions
Workshop facilitated by Nancy Singer, JD, President of Compliance Alliance & Former FDA Prosecutor
Nancy Singer, JD, LLM, is president of Compliance-Alliance LLC. She is an adjunct associate professor at USC College of Pharmacy, where she teaches soft skills. She presently teaches classes for FDA Staff Colleges and FDA Program District Offices. Previously, she served as special counsel for the Advanced Medical Technology Association. For her efforts to improve communication between the government and the regulated industry, Nancy received Vice President Gore's Reinventing Government Hammer Award and the FDA Commissioner’s Special Citation. She began her career as an attorney in the honors program with the United States Department of Justice doing litigation for FDA enforcement cases. Subsequently, she was a partner at the law firm of Kleinfeld Kaplan and Becker. Nancy serves on the boards of OCRA and RAPS and was an advisor to the Board of the Association of Food and Drug Officials. She is a retired commander in the Navy Reserve.
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Questions? Reach out to GPS-STEM Program Director, Joanne Ly (joannl6@hs.uci.edu)
