DIA 2024 Global Annual Meeting

Component Type: Workshop
Level: Basic

Join our beginner-friendly Chat GPT workshop! Designed to provide both an overview and hands-on experience, this session will delve into the fundamentals of ChatGPT technology. From understanding its underlying principles to practical applications, participants will gain insight into AI-driven conversations. Through interactive demonstrations and guided exercises, attendees will get firsthand experience in leveraging ChatGPT's capabilities. Whether you're new to AI or seeking practical insights, this session promises to equip you with valuable knowledge and skills

Learning Objectives

Describe the basics of artificial intelligence, large language models, and ChatGPT; Identify with using hands-on experience by interacting with ChatGPT through guided exercises; Discuss best practices for interacting with the technology as well get an overview of ethical considerations and potential limitations of ChatGPT technology; Assess the impact its already creating in pharma R&D, and what are the use cases that you can get started with.

Chair

Ankush Chandna, MSc

Speaker

Facilitator
Anjali Shah, PharmD

Facilitator
Ankush Chandna, MSc

Component Type: Workshop
Level: Intermediate

This workshop will discuss best practices and essential skills for leading without authority. Attendees with go through a real-world case study for leading a cross functional team through a long-term project without formal authority. This workshop will delve into essential strategies for fostering alignment, cultivating open communication, promoting agility, and successfully navigating barriers within organizations.

Learning Objectives

Discuss best practices and develop the essential skills needed for leading without authority in a cross functional team environment; Describe influencing stakeholders, negotiation tactics, and relationship building..

Chair

Mica Elizalde, RAC

Speaker

Facilitator
Connie Pascual, MSc

Component Type: Workshop
Level: Intermediate

The interactive workshop will provide an opportunity for participants to discuss common barriers that hinder effective communication in cross-cultural, diverse teams. Discussion will draw from the management, psychology, and drug development literature to help contextualize communication and feedback giving.

Learning Objectives

Identify and discuss common interactions and patterns that can hinder effective communication in diverse and cross-cultural teams in drug development; Describe common pitfalls and fallacies related to feedback and learn how to avoid them; Identify evidence-based solutions on how to reduce barriers to communication.

Chair

Jennifer Kim, PhD

Speaker

Empirical Perspective: What the Research on Team Communication in Drug Development Reveals
Emily Botto

Learning and Development Perspective: Best Practices for Training and Implementation
Tamei Elliott, MS

Case Perspective: Learnings from the Field
Christine Mayer-Nicolai, PharmD

Component Type: Workshop
Level: Basic

Unlock the secrets of workplace success! Learn to harness the strengths of each generation and build a cohesive and successful team. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn valuable insights and strategies for managing a diverse workforce.

Learning Objectives

Explore the unique characteristics and differences among different generations in the workplace; Discuss practical ideas on how to effectively manage and create a harmonious and productive work environment; Describe how to dispel the myths and stereotype of each generation.

Chair

Tywnia Brewton

Speaker

Facilitator
Leslie Sam