Laboratory leadership and staffing

Ask Linda: Communication Matters

July 16, 2018

Effectively communicating with staff members is a critical skill for laboratory managers.

Online Tool Renders Bench Designs in 3-D

July 9, 2018

Embracing flexibility in lab design can deliver significant cost savings.

Making the Most Out of Lab Meetings

June 4, 2018

Successful lab meetings are a collaborative process that can be continually improved upon.

Ask Linda: Managing Conflict

May 11, 2018

Linda offers some suggestions to help managers resolve differences among their staff

Tools for Narrowing the Communication Gap Between Far-Flung Teams: Part II

May 7, 2018

Part one of this article was published in last month’s April issue, which can be found at: www.labmanager.com/mana...

Essential Communication Tools for Managing Far-Flung Teams

April 5, 2018

As leaders, we can show employees at distant sites that we care about them, their work, and how they fit into the b...

Five Ways to Encourage Scientists to Adopt Advanced Technology

March 8, 2018

A lab manager’s role in advancing science is not just providing access to the best instruments, but equippin...

Ask Linda: Stop Micromanaging!

March 8, 2018

Micromanaging is not doing yourself or your team any favors

Creating a Successful Laboratory Training Program

March 5, 2018

Successful programs are relevant, aligned with business goals, and have management and staff buy-in

Ask Linda: Managing Millennials

February 8, 2018

Rather than asking them to live up to your expectations, you might want to play to their strengths

How to Manage Laboratory Time and Tasks More Efficiently

February 1, 2018

There are only so many hours in the day and so much information that can be absorbed

Ask Linda: Managing Change

December 20, 2017

Linda offers some suggestions to help managers prepare employees for change

Leading Through Conflict

December 5, 2017

Finding win/win solutions that improve both relationships and work processes

Sometimes, It Pays for the Boss to Be Humble

November 30, 2017

It's good to be humble when you're the boss—as long as that's what your employees expect

Ask Linda: Advancing Your Career

November 14, 2017

While there are specific skills needed to be an effective manager, there are also mental attitudes or mindsets that...

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Thursday September 13, 2018

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Thursday October 25, 2018

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Thursday July 19, 2018

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Tuesday July 17, 2018

Top 10 Traps When Presenting Scientific Data - And How to Escape

Tuesday July 10, 2018

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Thursday June 28, 2018

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Wednesday June 27, 2018

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