Leadership Skills
Insights for lab managers on navigating ambiguity in decision-making
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At the Lab Manager Leadership Summit, Kiley Mulholland shared how individualized check-ins and strength-based tools can elevate lab team leadership to connect with employees, improve communication, and drive performance
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At the Lab Manager Leadership Summit, Kiley Mulholland urged lab managers to adopt a leadership mindset grounded in empathy, clarity, and growth, because managing tasks isn’t enough to build engaged, high-performing teams
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The 2025 Leadership Summit revealed how purpose, strategy, and sustainability are reshaping leadership in today’s labs.
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A student’s injury led to a detailed root cause analysis using the cause tree method, offering lab managers a systems-based approach to strengthening lab safety and preventing future incidents
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Disagreeing with your supervisor can feel risky, but when handled with clarity and respect, it becomes a powerful tool for managing up in the lab and driving better outcomes
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Join Lab Manager and our experts as we discuss balancing uncertainty with steady, authentic leadershipAvailable on Demand
Join the Laboratory Products Association event this May 2025 for expert insights, policy updates, and powerful networking with lab industry leaders
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As the recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Overall Lab Manager Excellence Award, Diane Young shares the leadership philosophies that have shaped her career, the strategies she uses to foster collaboration, and how she empowers her team for long-term success
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Bernadette Jones-Freeman, PhD, recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Excellence in Lab Leadership Award, shares how mentorship, communication, and team development shape her approach to effective lab management
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Gustina Gonzales, recipient of Lab Manager’s 2025 Excellence in Safety Leadership Award, shares her approach to fostering a strong safety culture, implementing effective biosafety programs, and ensuring compliance in public health laboratories
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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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