MSL Talk

MSL Talk, hosted by Tom Caravela, MSL Recruiter and Founder of The Carolan Group, offers insights for Medical Science Liaisons, aspiring MSLs, and Medical Affairs leaders.

Time Audit: YOUR Strategy for Time Management Success

S1 E224 • Sep 24, 2024 • 39 mins

In this episode, Patrina Pellett joins Tom Caravela to dive into time management strategies for MSLs and medical affairs professionals. They introduce the concept of time audits, a practical tool for enhancing productivity by identifying and eliminating time-wasting activities. Patrina shares personal experiences and outlines a step-by-step guide to conducting a time audit, emphasizing the importance of managing emails and social media. The discussion includes developing an ideal week, handling administrative tasks, and setting boundaries to improve efficiency. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the transformative power of time audits and are provided with a worksheet to get started.

Key Points

What is a time audit and how do I go about it
Why is a time audit a good idea for time management success
What are the challenges to be aware of when make calendar audits and adjustments
How can one categorize their calendar items in a time audit and why is it important
How does a time audit lead to better work life balance

This weeks episode is sponsored by MSL Mastery, helping Medical Science Liaisons and aspiring MSLs to excel in their careers and lives through courses, coaching, and community. For more details, please visit MSLmastery.com

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MSL Talk is a podcast that features helpful information for current Medical Science Liaisons, Medical Affairs leaders, job seekers looking to break into the pharmaceutical industry in their first MSL role as well as anyone interested in hearing good industry conversations and medical affairs discussions.

Speakers

Tom Caravela

Host • 46%

Patrina Pellett

Guest • 54%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction of Patrina Pellett and overview of time management
1:20	Sponsor: MSL Mastery
2:02	Launch of Presentation Mastery course and importance of time audits
3:29	Challenges in medical affairs schedules and personal experiences
5:53	Explanation and benefits of time audits
8:57	Identifying common time-wasting activities
11:31	Email and social media management
14:31	Who should perform a time audit and initial challenges
17:20	Step-by-step guide to conducting a time audit
22:12	Developing your ideal week from time audit findings
25:44	Categorization of time audit activities and meeting management
27:34	Handling administrative tasks and personal distractions
29:45	Implementing changes post-time audit
30:39	Setting boundaries and the transformative power of time audits
34:19	Trusting your time management and concluding thoughts
37:10	Promotion of time audit worksheet
38:30	Outro and call to subscribe

Transcript

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