Logically, one would think that once SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analysis is learned, people and teams would rise to new heights of productivity and team synergy. However, since that is the rare case and not the norm, perhaps changing the focus and methodology of SWOT is in order. “Analysis paralysis” occurs when a team becomes so lost in the process of examining and evaluating the elements of SWOT that they are unable to make a decision or change a process using the new information.

One great thing about science today is that it’s more social than ever. We’re no longer exclusively on the bench, isolated with our work.

“All sound and fury signifying nothing” pretty much sums up the scientific establishment’s take on Twitter, Facebook, and company at the dawning of social media. Given researchers’ reputation as a media-averse, socially restrained crowd, social media seemed the worst of all worlds.

Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum, one of the leading global manufacturers of vacuum pumps and systems, signed a contract with a distributor for the Commonwealth of Independent States CIS region. This contract will be the basis for a strategic partnership with Vacuummash, the leading vacuum pump and -systems suppliers in Russia and will facilitate the access to the CIS States.

With the downturn in the economy, many companies have cut back on training. A lot of employees view training as an expense they can’t afford and besides, if the company doesn’t pay for it, it must not be too important. This eventually hurts employees that don’t realize their talent is their best asset.

Research from North Carolina State University shows companies that screen the social media accounts of job applicants alienate potential employees – making it harder for them to attract top job candidates.

Drs. Warren and Roberta (Robin) Heydenberk of Lehigh University's College of Education provide their take on the harmful effects of bullying among adults and offer a solution to prevent and end the practice.

We’re just now starting to see the drawbacks of how technology is affecting our interactions in the real, physical world

Everyone brings their own personal baggage with them to work. People make poor choices, act rashly and defend their own comfort zones. People have agendas all their own that often have nothing to do with the work agenda that you, as the manager, are promoting.

In this session you will master powerful and dynamic ways to overcome the thoughts and feelings that stand in the way of your success.

The Association of Laboratory Managers (ALMA) has recognized an outstanding laboratory manager each year since 2002 with the Excellence in Laboratory Management Award sponsored by Agilent Technologies.