Leadership and Staffing

As COVID-19 restrictions lift, the new workplace will most likely be a combination of working remotely and at the office

Lab managers should model inclusive behaviors to create a trusting environment where all employees can succeed

While diversity efforts have been going on in many organizations for years, equity and inclusion are newer efforts and can be challenging for many lab managers

Different experiences and perspectives bring new ideas and solutions to the lab  

The science practiced in most labs is too diverse, too complex, and too detailed to be fully mastered by individuals

Managing expectations versus reality for those in leadership roles

Managers share the lessons they’ve learned from one year of managing their labs during a pandemic

The culture should represent what values are most important to the lab

The influence of unique offerings that make your lab an attractive place to work

How lab managers can determine, “what’s next?”

With data breaches on the rise, every member of the lab needs to be aware of cybersecurity risks

Effectively advocating for the lab requires clear, crisp, and data-driven discussions that demonstrate the benefits of the investment

Important leadership principles that can only be taught from experience

Taking a consensus-building approach to make important decisions mitigates potential conflict and enables everyone’s voice to be heard

There are a number of things we can do and behaviors we can exhibit to reduce the impact of uncertainty on us, our people, and our labs

The most successful leaders will make the effort to invest in their staff’s personal and professional growth

How to improve leadership skills that lead to better lab performance

Most people neither experience nor practice gratitude at work—here’s why they should

Lab leaders share their strategies for ensuring their staff have time to decompress from the added stress

Lab managers share their general advice, plus their tips for virtual gatherings