Leadership Skills
As technical expertise becomes outdated, foundational abilities are proving essential for laboratory leaders and teams to adapt, innovate, and succeed in an AI-driven workplace
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Lab managers face growing pressure to break down data silos and prepare for AI-powered lab environments through data centralization, improved IT collaboration, and more
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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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Leaders should see regulatory compliance in labs not as a burden, but as the foundation for adaptability, resilience, and team success
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New research shows how debate training boosts assertiveness in the workplace, helping professionals emerge as confident, effective leaders
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Carlee McClintock, PhD, shares strategies for lab leaders to move beyond compliance and build a culture of trust, accountability, and continuous improvement
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Dos and don’ts of learning effective lab management
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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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Build training plans with internal and external opportunities that focus on growing strengths
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