Lab Culture
How lab managers can adapt when structures flatten and responsibilities pile up
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Research from health care shows that values-driven listening improves trust and resilience—lab managers can apply the same strategies to strengthen culture and performance
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Your lab’s branding goes beyond a logo—and it helps define reputation, shape customer experience, and cement the priorities of your lab
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From speaking up in meetings to mastering project management and building networks, women lab leaders can advance their careers by pairing technical expertise with self-advocacy, assertiveness, and essential non-technical skills
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As technical expertise becomes outdated, foundational abilities are proving essential for laboratory leaders and teams to adapt, innovate, and succeed in an AI-driven workplace
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Advocates and colleagues have a crucial role to play in bridging gender gaps within STEM fields
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Inspired by The Art of Positive Communication, Julien Mirivel’s research shows how simple greetings can foster trust, boost morale, and build stronger lab teams
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Insights from communication expert Julien Mirivel, PhD, highlight how encouragement supports motivation, trust, and psychological safety in lab environments
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Practicing deep listening helps lab managers strengthen trust, foster psychological safety, and improve collaboration—making it a cornerstone of positive communication
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New research highlights how organizational climate influences whether employees feel safe sharing mental health concerns
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At the 2025 Lab Manager Leadership Summit, Octavia M. Peck Palmer, PhD, urged laboratorians to embrace their role as health communicators by addressing misinformation, simplifying language, and building community trust
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Connecting your lab’s work to a greater purpose can help motivate employees and foster camaraderie. Learn lab purpose communication strategies to build a purpose-driven lab and boost employee engagement
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