'Be a cat, rather than a dog' quoted Prof. Gunther Dueck at our 'Excellence in Launches & Lessons Learned – Interface D&D Offsite' from Boehringer Ingelheim
The past 3 days had the privilege of organizing and participating in a transformative 3-day workshop close to my old home town in Bad Dürkheim.
The event brought together a diverse group of late-stage drug and device leads from Operations and the Innovation Unit at Boehringer Ingelheim.
The workshop was a melting pot of ideas and experiences, providing a platform for us to connect, reflect, and learn from each other, where delving into a range of topics, to efficiently tackle all of our upcoming launches!
It was a testament to the power of collaboration and the value of shared knowledge as we grew together as one Drug and Device Lead Unit, regardless of division, technology or modality!
The highlight of the event was undoubtedly the keynote speech by Gunter Dueck 'Wild Duck', a renowned author of over 20 books and former CTO of IBM Germany. Prof. Dueck's insights into innovation and the cultural barriers that often hinder it were enlightening. His perspective challenged us to think differently about our approach to innovation and how we navigate the complexities of our industry.
One of the key takeaways from Prof. Dueck's speech that resonated with me was the analogy of being a cat versus a dog. He encouraged us to 'be a cat and strive for disruption, rather than being a dog staying with good'old habbits. This metaphor served as a powerful reminder of the importance of challenging the status quo and embracing change in our pursuit of innovation!
Despite being very tired, organizing this workshop was a rewarding experience for me, and having the opportunity to invite one of my favorite authors to our sessions was next to expanding my network one of my personal highlights. I am grateful for these opportunities and look forward to applying the lessons learned in our future endeavors!
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