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As we close out the year, check out this Forbes article on the critical leadership skill of reflection. It challenges the "busy = productive" mindset and highlights how strategic pauses can lead to better team alignment and decision-making. https://lnkd.in/dF9UZyTb Planning for 2025, will you incorporate more intentional reflection in your leadership? Share your thoughts below! ?? #Leadership #AlumniCommunity?

Just wrapped up a job interview? Don't forget that crucial next step: the thank-you note! ?? Harvard Business Review breaks down the do's and don'ts of post-interview follow-ups. ? https://lnkd.in/eqd8WyKD Remember, a well-crafted thank-you can set you apart from 75% of candidates who don't send one. Learn how to make yours count! #JobSearch #InterviewTips #AlumniCommunity

‘Tis the Season for Reflection ? Have you taken stock of your network recently? ?? An insightful article from Harvard Business Review offers three easy steps to leverage the momentum of the holidays to foster deeper connections that carry into the new year: 1?? Reach out and reconnect with colleagues and mentors. 2?? Express gratitude to those who've supported you. 3?? Strategize how to nurture and expand your professional network in the year ahead. How are you planning to strengthen your professional relationships during the holidays? Let us know in the comments ?? #Networking #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment?

?? In our 2024 holiday card, Parexel colleagues share what drives them to bring their passion, commitment to problem-solving and focus on the patient to progress healthcare. ?? Inspired by the dedication, resilience and hope of everyone involved in clinical research, Parexel is donating to Make-A-Wish Foundation?? International this holiday season. This nonprofit has granted hundreds of thousands of life-changing wishes to children worldwide living with critical illnesses. ?? Happy Holidays from Team Parexel #MakeAWish #ParexelWithHeart

For the 5th consecutive year, Parexel partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in their fight against blood cancer. We're thrilled to announce that we've shattered our $125,000 goal, raising an incredible $190,000+! ?? Check out highlights from the 2024 campaign: ? ?? May: Parexel colleagues joined local corporate sponsors at the Executive Leadership Breakfast ?? August: We officially launched our 2024 Light The Night campaign at our headquarters with local Emerging Leaders and Executive Challengers. ?? September: Parexel’s Durham, N.C. office raised ~$5,000 through a raffle and silent auction while our Newton, Mass. team joined a lunch and learn to learn about our connection to LLS and hear a powerful patient testimonial. ??October: 295+ colleagues participated in Light the Night walks in Boston, Mass. and Cary, N.C. ?? November: As the Triangle “Shine a Light on Patients” sponsor, we brought a bit of #LightTheNight to the Duke Cancer Institute for their Patient Parade. ? A huge thank you to our Emerging Leaders, Executive Challengers and generous colleagues who made this campaign a resounding success. Together, we're lighting the way to a future without blood cancer! ???? #LLS #CancerResearch #ParexelWithHeart

In a recent LinkedIn article, Parexel’s Martine Folkertsma shared strategies for fostering a positive work culture through the power of mildness. This approach can lead to a more collaborative, innovative and productive environment. ? Practicing patience in high-pressure situations ? Active listening and curiosity ? Postponing judgment ? Encouraging diverse perspectives How do you bring mildness into your current workplace? Share your thoughts in the comments! https://lnkd.in/e-VANZvf

Parexel recently welcomed back Mike D'Ambrosio as the new Senior Vice President and Global Head of Real World Research (RWR). Mike, who worked with Parexel as a Senior Clinical Project Manager until 2012, sat down with the team to discuss how his professional journey has led him to specialize in RWR and why he chose to return to Parexel to strengthen its RWR offerings: Read the full Q&A for insight into Mike’s vision for RWR at Parexel. ??

Looking for that next binge-worthy podcast? Three of Parexel's leading experts recently joined ACRO's Good Clinical Podcast, diving deep into hot topics in clinical research: ??Transforming patient centricity into actionable steps ??Regulatory expectations for AI in clinical studies ??The impact of RBQM adoption on clinical trials Tune in for insights from Stacy Hurt ??, Stephen Pyke and Cris McDavid. We'd love to hear your thoughts on these trending topics in the comments below! ?? https://lnkd.in/gdMz_agR #ACRO #ClinicalResearch #Podcast?

Another magical evening at the Make-A-Wish Eastern North Carolina Wish Ball! ? Team Parexel dressed their best and spent the night meeting wish kids and their families. As always, we were moved by their inspiring stories and are proud to continue our support of Make-A-Wish? in its mission to spark hope in children facing critical illnesses. ?? #ParexelWithHeart #MakeAWish

As part of its 2023 climate initiatives, Parexel introduced a first-class rail travel incentive in Germany to reduce air travel and environmental impact. This program increased train travel from 65% to 96% for trips under 4.5 hours, cutting air travel emissions by 30%! ?? Read more in Business Travel News Europe: https://lnkd.in/eMC5t6kN #sustainability #businesstravel #ESG