Leadership Skills
Half of workers are job-hunting—especially those under 35—so lab leaders need clear growth paths, fair credit, and equitable work distribution to improve lab staff retention
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A LinkedIn Workforce Confidence survey shows only 30 percent of individual contributors aspire to management, raising questions about how organizations can support today’s managers and cultivate tomorrow’s lab leadership
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From early inspirations to career milestones, Melissa Delgado, PhD, and Hui Yu, PhD, reflect on their journeys and share advice for navigating careers in science
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Generative leadership helps lab managers go beyond operations to foster creativity, collaboration, and adaptability in the lab
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Now in its sixth year, the Leadership Summit returns with a stronger-than-ever program—bringing lab leaders together for actionable strategies, peer learning, and a resort-style setting that blends professional growth with renewal
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Join Lab Manager and our expert speaker to learn how to build resilient, compliant biotech operationsAvailable on Demand
Improved well-being enables better relationships, teamwork, and drives higher lab performance
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Drawing on a career spanning R&D, operations, and executive roles, Todd McEvoy, PhD, offers insights into the mindset and skills needed to succeed in senior leadership
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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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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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Streamlined workflows, smart use of technology, and continuous feedback help laboratory leaders eliminate bottlenecks and boost efficiency
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