Managed by NetworkPharma

Managed by
NetworkPharma

Facilitating Networking and Information Sharing amongst Pharmaceutical and MedComms, Medical Communications, Medical Education and Medical Publishing Specialists

This global initiative facilitates networking and dialogue amongst individuals working in and around the pharmaceutical industry and MedComms, focusing on specialist medical education, medical communications and medical publishing activities.
Why not sign up to our weekly newsletter and please, help spread the word amongst all relevant others.

MORE DETAILS

  • Home
  • About us
  • Testimonials
  • Events
  • Useful Reading
  • In the News
  • Companies
  • Independents
  • Services
  • Training Room
  • Job Adverts
  • Webcasts
  • Podcasts
  • Starting out
  • Weekly Newsletter
  • Weekly Comment
  • Survey data
  • Sponsors

  • MedComms Networking on Facebook

    MedComms Networking on Linkedin

    MedComms Networking on YouTube


    MedComms Networking is sponsored by:

    Many thanks to all the Sponsors of MedComms Networking

    WEEKLY COMMENT

    Every Tuesday we send out the MedComms Networking email newsletter to subscribers. It includes brief commentary on what we're doing and planning, and highlights relevant news to encourage sharing of information, experiences and ideas and to stimulate discussion. The text and links included below, by definition, were accurate on the day of publication, but may then become outdated.


    MedComms Networking - 15 March 2022

    Hi

    Yesterday was my first in-person event for two years. Today I'm exhausted!

    Two years to the day, after cancelling a meeting of the MedComms freelancers (with only 10 days' notice because of COVID), I brought them back together again. Well, some of them.

    It was primarily for freelancers from the MedComms Workbook service, but I invited anyone with an interest. I made it free of charge, invited some client types and held my breath. I was mildly concerned I might be caught out by the rush of freelancers and wannabes signing up. Why wouldn't they? A day out. Free food. Free advice from experienced peers. Business development opportunities. All in one easily accessible place.

    I needn't have worried.

    Everyone's busy in MedComms. More than that, there's a big question mark over events for many people. "Will it be worth it?" Who knows, without going and finding out? What serendipitous moments might we miss? We've all discovered how much more we can do in a day by not travelling and putting ourselves out. We may be quite reluctant to invest time and money in finding out what might happen. We'll never know what we don't know, anyway. At the very least, we'll question ourselves more severely and more often before deciding. And we'll make up our mind - or maybe change our mind - last minute. Because, hey, that's what we do online.

    Which makes in-person events much more unpredictable for the organiser.

    Suffice to say a lively group did gather. The food and treats were excellent, though I over-catered. Between when I had to order the catering and the day itself, people dropped out. Others didn't sign up. It's noteworthy only one dropped out because of work commitments. For everyone else, it was health reasons. "I've got COVID..." "My partner has COVID..." "My kids..." "Mum..." Someone's horse had an emergency VET appointment, though I don't think that was COVID. How to mitigate for that?

    I indulged myself yesterday. I wanted to know what might happen and to remind myself of what could happen. I stumped up some cash to find out. I was curious. I've thoughts on what else I might try this year and I'm wondering what's sensible and what's not.

    My conclusion? I'm an unapologetic fan of online meetings. I look at activities I've participated in recently, how many folks from far-flung places I've involved in my webinars, the reach we've achieved by using such technologies. The significant benefits. However, the energy, engagement, those serendipitous moments... the tangible benefits yesterday were significantly more significant.

    But it was exhausting! And unpredictable.

    Tomorrow, I'll run another #MedComms webinar. I've more than 100 people registered and I'm not at all worried about how big the room is. How warm. How cold. How many sandwiches. Whether anyone has allergies. Or COVID. We'll talk about The power of teamwork: from strategy to execution with the team from Langland. Everyone's welcome. Please spread the word.

    Remember, there's lots more coming.

    Stay safe, everyone.

    Cheers

    Peter Llewellyn
    Managing Director, NetworkPharma Ltd
    Follow me on Twitter
    @NetworkPharma
    Join more than 6,000 international colleagues in the MedComms Networking Linkedin Group
    The information at MedCommsNetworking.com is always bang up-to-date!

    WHAT ELSE?

    Subscribe to the weekly MedComms Networking email newsletter here - it's entirely free of charge!


    This web site and associated activities are being managed by NetworkPharma Ltd, Magdalen Centre, The Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4GA, UK
    Telephone +44 (0) 1865 784390 Email: support@networkpharma.com