Lab Leadership

The slogan of the micromanager may well be “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” However, “Micromanagement stifles initiative and kills motivation,” according to a very successful manager, World War II General George S. Patton. Despite this, many of us have worked for micromanagers and some of us (this author included) have even been micromanagers. Why do people micromanage? How can micromanagers change their ways?
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"Teams are often riddled with conflict and difficult personalities," said University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Melissa Thomas-Hunt. "How can you be more effective in contributing your ideas, in considering the perspectives of others, in making sure the relevant expertise of all the team members gets harnessed for the betterment of the team's outcomes?" she asked.
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Syrris is hosting a free flow chemistry workshop in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, on the 9th of May 2013. The latest in a successful global series of workshops, the event will combine theoretical discussion with hands-on sessions, enabling chemists to develop their understanding of the many and varied benefits of flow chemistry.
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