Note this is a video recording of an online meeting conducted using the Zoom.us platform. Inevitably such recordings suffer a little in terms of their production values because of the internet connectivity and quality of webcams. Despite that, they allow us to provide additional valuable insights in to the MedComms business and we can involve a wider range of speakers who can participate from the comfort of their own desks, wherever in the world they are.

This is one of three panel sessions from the full recording of the MedComms Forum that was held on 15 December 2021, “Succeeding in MedComms, despite what life throws at us“.

After another year of disruption and the introduction of new working practices, we reflect on how well we ensure everyone reaches their maximum potential in MedComms. The work can be frenetic, stressful and deadline-driven. How many of us struggle with challenges behind the scenes? How well do we support each other through those challenges? Are we overcoming invisible barriers to work and productivity with more flexible working? Can more people flourish whatever their situation/circumstances (e.g. health issues, care needs, ageing, etc)? Has COVID inadvertently paved the way for inclusivity like never before? Or have we created unforeseen consequences (reduced chances for career progression etc)? Are inequalities worsening?

It should be of interest to anyone working in and around MedComms – or wanting to do so.

Recorded 15 December 2021 as a MedComms Forum. Produced by NetworkPharma.tv

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Our panellists for this Forum were as follows

Karen Alderson (AMICULUM)
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenalderson/

Katia Chrysostomou (Performance Coach)
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/katia-chrysostomou/

Sharon Frost (Oxford PharmaGenesis)
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-frost-9239591a/

David Gudgeon (DG Associates)

LisaMarie McLane (Ashfield MedComms)
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisamariemclane/

Mark Palmer (Freelance writer)
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-palmer-24172965/

Jacques Tamin (Occupational Physician)
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacques-tamin-94bb5323/

Steven Walker of St Gilesmedical
See https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-walker-stgmed/

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We are building a library of free webcasts and other video content for the global MedComms Community and others at http://www.networkpharma.tv and we’d welcome your suggestions for new content.

[For the avoidance of doubt: this video is intended to be freely accessible to all. Please feel free to share and use however you like. Cheers Peter Llewellyn, Director NetworkPharma Ltd and Founder of the MedComms Networking Community activity at http://www.medcommsnetworking.com]