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LTR 56: How to communicate effectively with senior management
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LTR 56: How to communicate effectively with senior management

Insights from a Let's Talk Risk! conversation with Victor Mencarelli

“As professionals in these areas, we are so versed in regulations that we get so deep into the woods with management that 30 seconds after you start speaking, they are gone! They can’t even think about it anymore.”

Know your audience, prepare your topic and respect your listener.

Victor Mencarelli shares these 3 tips for effective communication in this Let’s Talk Risk! conversation.

Remember, effective communication is about connecting and making sure your message is heard. It is not meant to be an information dump on your audience. That is why, it is important to carefully consider the perspectives and preferences of your target audience. To some, details are important. Others want you to be brief, be quick and be gone!

Listen to this Let’s Talk Risk! conversation with Victor Mencarelli, which also includes an open discussion with a live audience. Jump to a section of interest using these timestamps.

00:02:13 Introduction

00:03:20 New regulation for personal care products as OTC products

00:05:40 Challenges for QA/RA professionals in communicating with senior leaders

00:07:15 An example of effective communication

00:08:35 An example of ineffective communication

00:11:46 Can we learn to be good communicators?

00:14:50 Audience Q&A and general discussion

00:29:20 Closing comments and key takeaways

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Suggested links:

Supercommunicators: How to unlock the secret language of connection, by Charles Duhigg

About Victor Mencarelli

Victor Mencarelli is currently the Director of Regulatory Affairs at Orveon Global where he leads all aspects of international regulatory affairs including registration, documentation and formulation review for new startup venture capital backed businesses in the cosmetics and personal care industry. He has more than 25 years of industry experience specializing in microbiology, toxicology and regulatory affairs. He holds a B.S. degree in Biology and an M.S. in Biotechnology regulatory affairs.

About Let’s Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal

Let’s Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal is a weekly live audio event on LinkedIn, where we talk about risk management related topics in a casual, informal way. Join us at 11:00 am EST every Friday on LinkedIn.

Disclaimer

Information and insights presented in this podcast are for educational purposes only. Views expressed by all speakers are their own and do not reflect those of their respective organizations.

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Let's Talk Risk! with Dr. Naveen Agarwal
Every Friday, Dr. Naveen Agarwal leads a Let's Talk Risk! conversation with industry colleagues to discuss practical challenges and share best practices in risk management. In the highly regulated world of medical devices, most practitioners struggle with the "how" of risk management. Regulatory requirements are complex, confusing and ever changing. Establishing an effective risk management process that satisfies the scrutiny of regulators and auditors without creating barriers to innovation is a significant challenge in the industry. Dr. Agarwal believes that no single "expert" has all the answers, and it is only when we connect, share and learn from each other that we all become better. Let us keep learning together!