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Useful Advices - Boomers and Generation Y - The Computer Connection
It’s been interesting to watch the (sometimes forced) assimilation of Generation Y into the Boomer-dominated workforce of the early 21st century. Surely no two generations working together have been so disparate…at least that’s what we’re led to believe, and to an extent it’
According to USFDA, a combination product is one composed of any combination of a drug and device; biological product and device; drug and biological product
s true. There are vast differences in the two generations’ values and beliefs.
But I would suggest the computer is one element that brings the two together and, at another level, clearly defines one important difference in the two groups.
First, let’s look at the Baby Boom
But I would suggest the computer is one element that brings the two together and, at another level, clearly defines one important difference in the two groups.
First, let’s look at the Baby Boom
; or drug, device, and biological product and fixed dose combination would include two or more combinations of drug.
Examples of combination products may in
Examples of combination products may in
ers. They entered the work force, for the most part, devoid of computer knowledge. The earliest of the Boomers knew computers as something called Univac that filled a room, had lots of blinking lights and, finally, made wrong predictions about presidential races. In the
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
late 70s, or thereabouts (depending on the industry), the Boomers were presented with a work station and told the tube would replace paper and they had best begin the transition. Many – if not most – adopted the attitude that not only did they not understand this computer th
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
ng, but they also didn’t like – or trust – anyone who said they did. Paperless office, indeed!
This kicking-and-screaming attitude toward using computers continued until the Boomers discovered the computer was the answer to one of the most pressing issues in their working li
This kicking-and-screaming attitude toward using computers continued until the Boomers discovered the computer was the answer to one of the most pressing issues in their working li
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
ves: blame.
Blame…you know, transferring responsibility when a failure occurs to another person or work group. This had always been a major problem for Boomers. Placing – or transferring – blame took precious time away from getting work accomplished.and often cut in
Blame…you know, transferring responsibility when a failure occurs to another person or work group. This had always been a major problem for Boomers. Placing – or transferring – blame took precious time away from getting work accomplished.and often cut in
ucts have become life saving products for the pharmaceutical companies who doesn’t have many innovative molecules in their product pipeline and have been inc
to coffee breaks and socializing. Departmental mistakes, however, necessitated group "blamestorming" (a term a colleague of mine created in the 80’s, although I’m certain it wasn’t an original thought), which provided a great team building exercise.
Data provided to the Pr
Data provided to the Pr
easingly used in the product life cycle management. Even the companies having product patents are trying to extend their product life cycle through the combi
sident proved wrong? – Darn computer fouled up. Customer unhappy with his or her bill? – Computer screw-up. Sales report less than expected by upper management? – Whoa, could be computer error.
Suddenly, Boomers were no longer afraid of the computer; it was very often thei
Suddenly, Boomers were no longer afraid of the computer; it was very often thei
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
r best friend! It shouldered blame without complaint. You could beat on it, scorn it and call it names and it just sat there on your desk (by then the desktop had come along) and smiled and said, “Thank you, sir. May I have another?”
What wonderful machines.
Then there a
What wonderful machines.
Then there a
and physically. They need to rightly judge the benefits of the combination products and they have to even look at the risks involved when combining the produ
re the Gen Y’ers who have never known life without computers. They learned reading with computer help in early grades and were playing sophisticated computer games while we Boomers were just learning to love the magic box. And while they played the games they hit brick wall
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
, fell into burning pits of hell, were struck with meteors, were slain by ancient warriors and crashed new Ferraris. Because of their mistakes!
They were, for crying-out-loud, allowing the computers to place blame on them.
And do you know what such demented g
They were, for crying-out-loud, allowing the computers to place blame on them.
And do you know what such demented g
ding difficulty in defining their combination products and facing various challenges from selecting a combination to marketing it.
Following aspects would a
Following aspects would a
ames taught these young people? Well, it taught them that mistakes are learning experiences. If you crashed that $1 million Ferrari – and you realized why you crashed it – you could avoid that pitfall on the next drive. And if you didn’t hesitate to make a decision, that m
dd to the challenges in developing combination products:
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
Which markets to tap where the combination products can do fairly well?
Which combination prod
eteor wouldn’t hit you the next time you played the game.
They also learned that blame was a waste of time. Why beat yourself up by accepting blame for falling into the fire pit? Just look behind that rock next time for the evil warrior that shoved you the wrong way the la
They also learned that blame was a waste of time. Why beat yourself up by accepting blame for falling into the fire pit? Just look behind that rock next time for the evil warrior that shoved you the wrong way the la
cts are meaningful and rational?
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
Which therapeutic categories to select?
Which Combinations can address unmet needs of the patients?
Do combin
st gaming session.
And there was no reason to cover up your mistake. Heck, if you hadn’t made that mistake, they figured out, you wouldn’t have learned the correct way to navigate through that narrow passageway, or get around the fire pit or out-maneuver the evil-doers.
Do
And there was no reason to cover up your mistake. Heck, if you hadn’t made that mistake, they figured out, you wouldn’t have learned the correct way to navigate through that narrow passageway, or get around the fire pit or out-maneuver the evil-doers.
Do
tions increase the patient compliance?
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
What would be the developing cost?
How to tackle the risks encountered during combination product developmen
’t be misled, however. They compared notes with fellow gamers so each could avoid the others’ mistakes and win the game more quickly, but “mistake” and “blame” soon became seldom-used words in their vocabularies. (And their collaboration ability is the topic for another arti
t?
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
As combination products don't fit into the traditional categories of drugs, medical devices, or biological products, the USFDA is in the process of devel
cle!) And those words – and concepts – are still basically foreign to Generation Y’ers as they enter the workplace.
Their belief: Making a mistake is just part of the learning experience. Blame and cover-up are wastes of time. They delay the return to the game – or the wor
Their belief: Making a mistake is just part of the learning experience. Blame and cover-up are wastes of time. They delay the return to the game – or the wor
ping new procedures for reviewing their safety, efficacy and quality.
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
Professional from academic institutions, pharmaceutical industries, health care indust
k project – and lessen the chance of success.
Of course no business can accept mistakes that are expensive, permanent or waste considerable resources. But that’s the beauty of experienced managers and mentors…they are able to guide new workers toward learning that benefits b
Of course no business can accept mistakes that are expensive, permanent or waste considerable resources. But that’s the beauty of experienced managers and mentors…they are able to guide new workers toward learning that benefits b
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
th the organization and the people in it.
No blame, no anguish, no fear of failing? What neat concepts. Of course some may miss the blamestorming sessions, but those can be replaced with mistake-sharing sessions so each can learn from the other instead of conspiring to fin
No blame, no anguish, no fear of failing? What neat concepts. Of course some may miss the blamestorming sessions, but those can be replaced with mistake-sharing sessions so each can learn from the other instead of conspiring to fin
.
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
As there is an increasing trend of the combination products companies manufacturing such products should be able to tackle the problems involved in the de
d fault.
Boomers may be slow to adapt to this latest concept, but they’ll find that, like the computer, it will eventually turn out to be a valuable tool in achieving engaged and committed workers. It’s almost like this new generation has something positive to teach every b
Boomers may be slow to adapt to this latest concept, but they’ll find that, like the computer, it will eventually turn out to be a valuable tool in achieving engaged and committed workers. It’s almost like this new generation has something positive to teach every b
elopment. They need to be wiser in analyzing the market trends and the regulatory requirements.
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
Companies that provide selfless information through particip
ody else.
Plus, if you can’t fully accept all the new ideas Y’ers bring to the work place you can blame it on the computer. After all, that played a big role in how Y’ers think. Ahh, now there’s a comforting thought. At least it’s not your fault!
(c) 2007 Workforce Chang
Plus, if you can’t fully accept all the new ideas Y’ers bring to the work place you can blame it on the computer. After all, that played a big role in how Y’ers think. Ahh, now there’s a comforting thought. At least it’s not your fault!
(c) 2007 Workforce Chang
tion in industry events and feedback to regulatory authorities would be able to face the challenges and will be successful in developing combination products
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