Leadership Skills

Tips to motivate lab staff and promote innovative thinking

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Three Keys to Encouraging Innovative Thinking

How to Write and Conduct an Effective Performance Review

by Lab Manager

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Navigating Implicit Bias in Laboratory Decision-Making

Addressing implicit bias is crucial for fostering diverse and inclusive team dynamics

Asset Performance Management: An Efficient Lab is a More Sustainable Lab

by Lab Manager

Join Lab Manager and our expert as we discuss sustainability strategies for your lab

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Beyond Expertise: From Thinking Outside the Box to Outside the Domain

by Sean Grace

How your lab will benefit from fostering divergent thinking in staff

A Trailblazer in Lab Management

Winner of Lab Manager’s 2024 Excellence in Lab Management Award, Laura Severs, shares her perspective on how to find meaning and motivation within your career

Recognizing Excellence in Lab Leadership

Winner of Lab Manager’s 2024 Excellence in Lab Leadership Award, Linda Williams, shares advice on how others can excel in their scientific careers

Success as a Lab Manager: Insights from a ‘Veteran’ Leader

Winner of Lab Manager's 2024 Overall Lab Manager Excellence Award, Toriano Adarryl Bowens, discusses the challenges involved in middle management roles

Making a Positive Impact through Collaborative Leadership

Winner of Lab Manager’s 2024 Outstanding Community Service Award, Joanelis Medina Quintana is an inspiring example of pursuing a purpose-driven career path

A Spotlight on the Next Generation of Laboratory Leaders

Winner of Lab Manager’s 2024 Young Lab Manager Excellence Award, Anthony Cammarano, shares how he’s achieved success early in his career

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Effective Teamwork Drives Successful Lab Design Projects

Ensure the project team contains all of the needed skills, knowledge, and experience

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Five Ways to Use Positive Communication to Improve Teamwork

Improving positive communication will improve work relationships

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A Three-Step Strategy for a Successful Leadership Transition

by Candice L. Freeman

Applying pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical perspectives for new clinical lab leaders

The Balanced Scorecard: How to Use KPIs Effectively

by Holden Galusha

If not implemented properly, KPIs can be gamed by staff

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When a Team Is Less than the Sum of Its Parts

by Aalto University

Individual well-being doesn’t always add up to team well-being—but reflection and open communication can help

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Navigating Lab Management: A Journey of Inspiration and Growth

One lab manager shares the story of his career, the skills he learned along the way, and the “mentor” that helped contribute to his success

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Building a Community of Lab Leaders

A place for motivated lab professionals to meet and learn from each other

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Unlike Men, for Professional Women, Having High-Status Connections Can Backfire

by Carnegie Mellon University

Study shows that high-status connections give men respect, admiration, and influence, but women experience the opposite

Three Keys to Introducing Candor into Lab Conversations

Approaching feedback with candor greatly increases morale and engagement

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Five Tips to Improve Your Network

Building effective network relationships provides opportunities and resources for your lab

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Five Tips to Expand Your Influence in the Workplace

Leading through influence improves cooperation and reduces tension

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Tips to Improve Your Influence