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  Eid ul Azha 2023 – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #816 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #816 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. This is Eid ul Azha (Adha) time in our Muslim World. I wish you Happy Eid. I pray that Allah Kareem Blesses all of us with His Grand Grace on this auspicious occasion. The whole world is facing unprecedented and unpredictable challenges, The Muslims of the world are in much greater turmoil on every count. We pray and continue to pray that we reform ourselves, do the right things, deserve to be treated better, and then desire to be rewarded. Here are some pictures of Muslims in various countries.  Photo Credit: Ebenezer Idowu Eid in Nigeria Eid in Saudi Arabia Eid in Sudan E...

Kidney Transplant – Need & Frauds – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #815 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #815 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: cottonbro studio Photo Credit: RDNE Stock Project Photo Credit: Zakir Rushanly This morning, I read the news on BBC about a young Nigerian man who was lured for a lucrative job in the UK and was brought to UK. He was put up in a hospital for medical checkup as requirement of job, but he smelled rat and ran away and reported to police. The investigations are going on, but it has transpired that he was probably brought so that his kidney could be harvested (without his knowledge) and transplanted in a Nigerian lady who needs a transplant. The ironic par...

Emotional Intelligence – Benefits, Limitations and Myths – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #814 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #814 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: cottonbro studio Photo Credit: Julia Larson Photo Credit: Yan Krukau Emotional intelligence (EI) has gained significant attention in recent years as a key factor in personal and professional success. It refers to the ability to understand, manage, and harness emotions effectively. Individuals with high emotional intelligence are equipped with a set of skills that enable them to navigate relationships, make sound decisions, and maintain overall well-being. However, while emotional intelligence offers numerous benefits, it also has it...

Book Review ‘The Earned Life – Lose Regret, Choose Fulfilment’ – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #813 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #813 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Marshall Goldsmith The Book While reviewing the book, I would refrain from ‘spoilers’. I would not quote specifics in order to preserve the charm which should lead you to reading this book, which I highly recommend. Read Marshall Goldsmith Mission in his own words. [quote] My mission is simple. I want to help successful people achieve positive, lasting change and behavior; for themselves, their people, and their teams. I want to help you make your life a little better. With four decades of experience helping top CEOs and executives overcome...

Job Opportunities and Other Aspects of AI and ChatGPT – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #812 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #812 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: Kindel Media Photo Credit: Pavel Danilyuk Photo Credit: Ron Lach In the last post, we took up the impact of AI and ChatGPT on the job market generally, which jobs are more likely to be replaced and which may be transformed. In this post, we shall take up job opportunities which would possibly be created by these technologies. Upskilling and Reskilling Opportunities in the Age of AI As AI and ChatGPT continue to disrupt industries, upskilling and reskilling become crucial for individuals seeking to adapt to the changing job landscape. U...

Understanding the Impact of AI and ChatGPT on Jobs – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #811 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #811 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: Airam Dato-on Photo Credit: Tara Winstead Photo Credit: Zen Chung “Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come”, said French poet and novelist, Victor Hugo. He also remarked that “You can resist an army; you cannot resist an idea whose time has come”. This has once again come true full force with the rise of AI and ChatGPT. Artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced language models like ChatGPT are already transforming various industries. However, alongside their transformative potential, concerns about job loss have emerged....

AI and Chat GPT Based Digital Marketing in Pharma Business – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #810 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #810 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: Ivan Samkov Photo Credit: Jep Gambardella Photo Credit: Vlada Karpovich A former colleague asked me to elaborate how AI and ChatGPT can support digital marketing. Here are some ideas to make it happen with particular reference to Pharma business. Digital marketing refers to the practice of promoting products, services, or brands using digital channels and technologies. It encompasses various strategies and tactics aimed at reaching and engaging a target audience through online platforms such as search engines, social media, email,...

Social Media and Business – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #809 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #809 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: cottonbro studio Photo Credit: Eva Bronzini Photo Credit: George Milton Portions of this post are based on McKinsey survey report. (link at the end) Online shopping gained immense popularity during COVID19 pandemic and continue to rise unabated.  - 21% of global retail sales are online as of 2022.  It will increase to 22.3% in 2023.  - It is estimated that global e-commerce sales reached 5.7 trillion US$ in 2022. - At least 2.14 billion people shopped online in 2020 and this number is rising. - At least 75% of consumers shop online at least...

Social Media in Our Lives – Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #808 Dear Colleagues!  This is Asrar Qureshi’s Blog Post #808 for Pharma Veterans. Pharma Veterans welcome sharing of knowledge and wisdom by Veterans for the benefit of Community at large. Pharma Veterans Blog is published by Asrar Qureshi on  WordPress, the top blog site. Please email to asrar@asrarqureshi.com for publishing your contributions here. Photo Credit: August de Richelieu Photo Credit: Andrea Piacquadio Photo Credit: Ketut Subiyanto Photo Credit: Lisa Fotios I n the digital age, social media has become an integral part of our lives, leaving a visible and invisible impact on individuals and society as a whole. It has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and consume information. While social media offers numerous advantages such as enhanced connectivity and access to information, it also poses challenges such as privacy concerns and negative impacts on mental health. Social Media may be categorized in fou...