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Advice You - Winning With Diversity - The Next Phase
*Diversity refers to the broad mix of people currently or soon to be a part of your organization. It exists whenever you encounter anyone who has a view of the world, or "paradigm", different from your own.
**Managing diversity is a deliberate effort to create a work environment that allows these differences to contribute equally to
**Managing diversity is a deliberate effort to create a work environment that allows these differences to contribute equally to
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
the common goals of the organization.
Managing diversity emerged as a key strategic issue in the1990's. Unfortunately, for some, it has also emerged as the latest new management fad. As such, there has been a lot a talk recently about the value of diversity training. After all, several companies took a pioneering approach to diversity and were among
Managing diversity emerged as a key strategic issue in the1990's. Unfortunately, for some, it has also emerged as the latest new management fad. As such, there has been a lot a talk recently about the value of diversity training. After all, several companies took a pioneering approach to diversity and were among
; 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
the first to "do something" to address the issue. Typically, the “something” they tended to latch onto was diversity awareness training. In fact, these companies are now in their second or third year of awareness training on diversity.
Diversity training is certainly a necessary part of any diversity initiative, but it is not the only part. How often hav
Diversity training is certainly a necessary part of any diversity initiative, but it is not the only part. How often hav
lude drug-coated devices, drugs packaged with delivery devices in medical kits, and drugs and devices packaged separately but intended to be used together.
e you attended a really outstanding training session and have been really turned on by the experience, only to return to the workplace and face the same mess you left. What usually happens is the glow of the training experience quickly fades as you face the reality of your work environment. There has to be more.
Recently, many organizatio
Recently, many organizatio
here is enormous increase in the number of combination products entering the market in the recent years. Combination products have proven advantages but fixe
s have begun to recognize the value of implementing diversity as a business strategy. Many large corporations (The Prudential Insurance Company, Hewlett-Packard, Alabama Gas Corporation), governmental agencies (Department of Transportation, U.S. Postal Service) and professional associations (bankers, insurance industry, utility executives) are beginning to
d dose combinations are still in the process of convincing regulatory authority on their advantages over the single ingredient formulations.
Combination pro
Combination pro
understand how diversity affects their mission. In fact, many large non-profit service organizations (United Way, Girl Scouts, Habitat for Humanity) have also adopted a diversity strategy as part of their plan for success.
Why is diversity on the agenda of so many organizations? Because things have changed. The people served by these organizations have ch
Why is diversity on the agenda of so many organizations? Because things have changed. The people served by these organizations have ch
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
anged. The people working for them have changed. The emerging leadership of these organizations has changed. Not only are they more diverse physically, mentally, and by background, but their values differ greatly. The challenge of the 90's and beyond has now become how to manage diversity so that we continue to get world class results from a team of people
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
with different paradigms and different expectations. The opportunity is simple: if we learn to do it well, we not only survive, we succeed.
A strategic approach to issues of diversity involves such things as executive attention; assessing the attitude, culture, success criteria, and expectations of the organization; establishing a Diversity Action Counci
A strategic approach to issues of diversity involves such things as executive attention; assessing the attitude, culture, success criteria, and expectations of the organization; establishing a Diversity Action Counci
nation products and maximize the revenues. But the companies involved in this practice are overlooking that they are burdening the patients both economically
l to help the organization through the change process, reviewing and changing the policies, practices, rules, and rewards; and, training for awareness, management skills, and career development.
Thinking of diversity as a strategic asset allows you to approach it boldly and systematically. A strategic approach means we can safely challenge the existing pa
Thinking of diversity as a strategic asset allows you to approach it boldly and systematically. A strategic approach means we can safely challenge the existing pa
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
adigm of the organization and introduce new thinking about people. Understanding diversity as a strategy means recognizing the "intent" as well as the "content" of the process.
Managing diversity as a discipline has only been around for five or so years. We have just begun to learn how to overcome the fear and reluctance to address the issue. In the proc
Managing diversity as a discipline has only been around for five or so years. We have just begun to learn how to overcome the fear and reluctance to address the issue. In the proc
ts. Some of the combination products were well accepted by physicians while others suffered. Companies involved in development of combination products are fi
ss, a few things have become clear:
1. It is important that diversity is defined to include all differences. If you limit the definition to visible difference, for instance, you could overlook opportunities to benefit from a diversity strategy. For example, some organizations, who serve and are comprised of mostly women, people of color, or the diffe
1. It is important that diversity is defined to include all differences. If you limit the definition to visible difference, for instance, you could overlook opportunities to benefit from a diversity strategy. For example, some organizations, who serve and are comprised of mostly women, people of color, or the diffe
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
rently-abled, may begin to think that their "majority minority" makeup means that effective management of diversity is achieved. As long as there are two or more people of any type working together, the principles of managing diversity represent an opportunity for increased productivity, improved relationships, and more fun.
2. When training is the
2. When training is the
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
irst and only thing done, people have no context for wanting to appreciate difference. They naturally wonder, why are we doing this? Why was I invited? Have I done something wrong? Even after the training, you may hear things like, "more white-male bashing", "I already know this stuff, nothing is going to change", or "sounds like the same old stuf
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
f (preferential programs) with a new label."
These concerns can be overcome by introducing diversity as a strategic initiative, explaining why it makes sense and demonstrating how it supports business goals. Integrating diversity into all human resource strategies, such as mentoring or succession planning programs, can send a loud signal that the company
These concerns can be overcome by introducing diversity as a strategic initiative, explaining why it makes sense and demonstrating how it supports business goals. Integrating diversity into all human resource strategies, such as mentoring or succession planning programs, can send a loud signal that the company
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
means business."
3. An organization must be in a state of "readiness" to effectively implement a diversity strategy. Readiness includes having a top leader, either the CEO or executive director, who is both committed and vocal. Other key players (both formal and informal leaders) must be well-educated about the strategic significance of diversity as
3. An organization must be in a state of "readiness" to effectively implement a diversity strategy. Readiness includes having a top leader, either the CEO or executive director, who is both committed and vocal. Other key players (both formal and informal leaders) must be well-educated about the strategic significance of diversity as
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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
business issue. Otherwise conscious or even unconscious sabotage is almost predictable. When people raise questions about the process or refuse to allow themselves or their associates to participate, the leaders must be prepared to answer concerns and objections appropriately and quickly.
4. When offered an opportunity, people genuinely want to know
4. When offered an opportunity, people genuinely want to know
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
more about "treating others like they want to be treated". People in all types of jobs have proven capable and willing to deal with diversity as a business asset. Most desire to narrow their "trust gap" with others, especially with the leadership of the organization. More than anything though, people are looking for signs that this is not just a passing
y and representatives from various regulatory agencies are working out to design the regulatory requirements for manufacture and sale of combination products
ad.
5. The three biggest barriers to effectively managing diversity are: #3) stereotypes (beliefs about a group applied to an individual), #2) ethnocentrism (belief that my way is the only right way), and #1) poor management skills (inability to recognize, appreciate, and capitalize on individual differences).
6. Organizations who choose to wor
5. The three biggest barriers to effectively managing diversity are: #3) stereotypes (beliefs about a group applied to an individual), #2) ethnocentrism (belief that my way is the only right way), and #1) poor management skills (inability to recognize, appreciate, and capitalize on individual differences).
6. Organizations who choose to wor
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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
k with a consultant often have a difficult time determining who to hire. It is important to choose wisely. The choice is made with more confidence when an organization is clear that managing diversity is a part of their strategic mix and not just a quick-fix program. Then they look for compatibility, approach, philosophy, experience in their industry, sty
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
e, and chemistry.
Managing diversity is a journey of continuous discovery about people and the value they bring to organizations and to society.
Diversity is a reality, not a problem. The success of any organization will depend on how well you manage that reality. Those organizations that make managing diversity a part of their business strategy will WIN
Managing diversity is a journey of continuous discovery about people and the value they bring to organizations and to society.
Diversity is a reality, not a problem. The success of any organization will depend on how well you manage that reality. Those organizations that make managing diversity a part of their business strategy will WIN
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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