Leadership Skills
Jean-Philippe Chauvin, recipient of the 2025 Young Lab Manager Excellence Award, discusses his leadership journey, the essential skills for lab managers, and how he fosters collaboration and innovation in his team
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Uganeeswary Suparmaniam, recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Excellence in Lab Sustainability Award, shares how education, empowerment, and culture-building transform lab sustainability into a team-driven mission
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Emily Anne Bayer Gall, PhD, recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Excellence in Lab Management Award, shares how personal influences, team collaboration, and strategic problem-solving shape her leadership approach
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Ishimwe Florence is the recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Outstanding Community Service Award for her dedication to using science to drive meaningful change
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From hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, and expert-led presentations, the Lab Manager Leadership Summit offers value to lab professionals at all stages in their careers
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A positive work environment raises lab performance
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Active listening, feedback, and developing autonomy are core ingredients to coaching employees effectively
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Embrace messengers to learn the truth about your lab
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, women leaders in STEM share strategies for building resilience, leading with impact, and empowering future generations
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Don't ever underestimate the power of positive feedback. We are quick to point out to someone when they make a mistake. Sometimes, we forget to acknowledge them when they do something right. Giving positive feedback can be a powerful tool for employees.
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It is a paradox of modern life that we are more connected with greater numbers of people, but we talk less. Studies report fewer face-to-face interactions in developed nations. Interpersonal chats are becoming briefer.
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Effective delegation isn’t about losing control—it’s about leadership. Learn how to delegate with confidence and build a more productive team
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