Lab Culture

An illustration of the six thinking hats with labels for each of their roles
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Researchers in a bright, modern laboratory environment, collaborating and sharing a high-five to celebrate successful teamwork and scientific progress. The images depict the positive outcomes of psychological safety in the lab, reflecting Amy Edmondson’s blueprint for open communication, trust, and innovation in scientific research environments.
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Lab workers in white coats look stressed and fatigued, with one man holding his head in his hand while sitting at a desk covered with paperwork. The bright, clinical laboratory setting highlights the workers’ mental and physical strain, conveying themes of burnout, stress, and the toll of high-pressure environments.
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Close-up of diverse laboratory staff in white lab coats placing their hands together, symbolizing teamwork and trust, which is essential for emotional express to build lab collaboration
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Lab purchasing decisions discussion in a modern laboratory setting. Lab staff collaborate to share input on equipment needs and budget priorities for lab purchases.
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Team of laboratory staff engaged in knowledge-sharing and organizational learning activities in a modern laboratory setting, emphasizing collaboration and skill development.
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Four arrows converging together, representing consensus
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Colleagues engaged in a serious discussion, illustrating influence in lab management dynamics.
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Two scientists discussing chemical structure drawn on glass in a laboratory, highlighting collaboration, lab resilience, and scientific teamwork.
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Close-up of red hazard labels reading "Flammable Liquid" on white chemical containers, emphasizing the importance of fire safety in the lab
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Confident female scientist smiling in lab with team collaborating in the background.
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A smiling lab manager engages in a one-on-one conversation with a team member, illustrating effective lab team leadership through open communication.
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