In my role as a Clinical Data Manager, recalling details accurately during project meetings is crucial. One instance where I found this skill lacking was during a project meeting with the clinical trial team. We were discussing the latest data validation issues, and there were several points raised about discrepancies in participant data entries. However, I was distracted by the sheer volume of information being shared and struggled to recall the specific details of the different issues discussed.
When I was asked to follow up after the meeting, I realized I couldn’t recall some of the finer points, such as which data fields were causing the most trouble or the specific actions needed from the team to resolve the discrepancies. As a result, I had to spend additional time going back through meeting notes and asking colleagues for clarification. This delay affected the project timeline and added unnecessary back-and-forth communication.