Laboratory leadership and staffing

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...

Professional Networking for Today's Scientist

November 6, 2017

There are a variety of benefits to knowing other professionals in your field—especially in the sciences, where collabor...

Empowered Employees Are More Proactive -- Even When They Don't Trust Their Leader

November 1, 2017

New research provides practical tips for promoting proactivity in the workplace

Tips for Talent Acquisition from Recruiting Experts

October 10, 2017

The recruiting process requires expert research skills to identify potential candidates who will fit the defined qualificatio...

Effective Knowledge Management Tools and Techniques

September 5, 2017

For every organization, people are the key asset. Their knowledge defines what the business knows and can accomplish....

Best Practices for Keeping Your Employees Engaged, Challenged, and Happy

September 4, 2017

An important part of managerial responsibility is to ensure an overall satisfactory work environment

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Tools and Technologies for the Materials Testing Lab

Thursday May 10, 2018

Leveraging CRO Relationships to Accelerate New Product Development

Wednesday May 16, 2018

New Developments in Microplate Technology

Thursday May 24, 2018

Tools and Technologies for Biosafety

Thursday June 14, 2018

Liquid Handling Solutions for Your Lab

Thursday July 19, 2018

Personal Protective Equipment for the Lab

Wednesday April 18, 2018

New Developments in Mass Spectrometry

Thursday April 12, 2018

Tools and Technologies for Forensic Sciences

Thursday April 5, 2018

Stop Drowning in Paper! Why Electronic Data Integrity is Imperative To Your Business

Tuesday March 27, 2018

Automated Liquid Handling Solutions for Your Lab

Thursday February 22, 2018

Leadership and Staffing