The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI

My Learnings From Organising The 2nd Conference Of The Effective Statistician - Part 1

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Welcome to a special episode!

I dive into the heart of organizing successful conferences within our community. I share here invaluable insights and reflections from the planning and execution stages of the conference.

This episode unfolds the challenges, strategies, and triumphs encountered along the way, providing listeners with a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to bring together industry professionals and enrich the global statistics community.

My journey through the preparation phase reveals seven key learnings that not only shaped this conference but also offered valuable lessons for any professional involved in similar endeavors. They are the following:

SAS and Open-Source - How They Integrate and Other News From SAS

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This new episode of The Effective Statistician presents the promising possibilities of
revolutionizing healthcare analytics with SAS. The fusion of traditional statistical methods with
contemporary technologies holds immense promise, particularly in fields like healthcare where
data-driven insights can directly impact patient outcomes.
Through the help of Mark Lambrecht, understanding how SAS works and how it creates new
forms of evolutionary development in statistics and its application in healthcare analytics is
presented in this podcast.

• How does SAS revolutionize data storage routines in statistics?
• Does AI help in improving SAS information analytics?
• Does SAS create a huge difference on how research techniques are
validated for general use in the pharma industry?

What You Can Expect from The Effective Statistician Conference and More News

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Today, I delve into an exciting event – the second conference of The Effective Statistician. With nearly 600 registrations already pouring in, anticipation is high for three days packed with insightful discussions and presentations from industry leaders. From discussions on precision medicine to insights into statistical entrepreneurship, this conference promises to be a treasure trove of knowledge for statisticians across the board.

Join me as I explore what's in store for you and how this event aims to elevate the field of statistics.

Here are the key points I talk about:

Structural Equation Models

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In this episode, Christian Geiser and I embark on a journey to uncover the complexities and applications of SEMs, a statistical method that often flies under the radar at typical biostatistics conferences yet holds significant potential in research, particularly within psychology and social sciences.

How do SEMs differ from traditional statistical methods?
What makes them so valuable in dealing with measurement error and complex variable relationships?

Join us as we explore these questions and more, shedding light on a tool that is both powerful and underutilized.

We also discuss the following key points:

Order Your Projects by Impact and Effort

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When you're managing multiple projects, deciding where to focus your energy can be challenging. This is because not every project offers the same environment, impact potential, or opportunities.

In this episode, I explore this dilemma in depth. I share strategies for identifying the most impactful projects and techniques for amplifying your influence within them.

So, make sure you don't miss out on this insightful episode, where I aim to enhance your project selection process and maximize your contributions.

I talk about the following key points:

Why You Should Attend The Effective Statistician Conference!

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I’m super excited about the upcoming conference of The Effective Statistician February
13/14/15th 2024. In this episode, I cover what has changed from the conference last year
and what I kept based on the feedback from the attendees and my personal experience.

Help Your Company Know What It Knows Part 1

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Ever felt like your organization is drowning in data, but no one really knows where to find what they need?

What if I told you there's a simple, yet powerful, solution to the chaos of storing and accessing statistical results?

Do you find it challenging to bridge the gap between storing data and making it easily accessible for everyone in your organization?

Ever wondered if there's a tool that could not only store your statistical results but also make them visually engaging and accessible to various teams?

 In our last episode, I delved into a problem that resonates with many organizations – the struggle to truly understand the wealth of information they have at their fingertips. But here's the thing – knowing you have a problem is just the beginning.

Today, I'm going to take you on a journey, a journey where we unravel the complexities of transforming the way companies handle their statistical results. So, listen in, because we're about to explore solutions that go beyond the surface-level issues.

I specifically talk about the following points:

Become A Change Agent and Influence the Industry

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Have you ever found yourself frustrated by the lack of accessible and understandable evidence when making critical health decisions for yourself or your loved ones?

Do you believe that as statisticians, we have the power to significantly influence decisions impacting patient lives, research, and healthcare investments?

Are you passionate about driving change within the statistics community to ensure decisions are based on robust data?

In this episode, I share my journey, motivations, and unveil a groundbreaking initiative—the Effective Statistician Change Agent Program. Let's explore the key topics discussed:

About this podcast

The podcast from statisticians for statisticians to have a bigger impact at work. This podcast is set up in association with PSI - Promoting Statistical Insight. This podcast helps you to grow your leadership skills, learn about ongoing discussions in the scientific community, build you knowledge about the health sector and be more efficient at work. This podcast helps statisticians at all levels with and without management experience. It is targeted towards the health, but lots of topics will be important for the wider data scientists community.

by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry

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