Learning to Lead Series

All employees have some responsibility for selling their organization and its values. Lab managers should help introverted staff feel comfortable doing so

Lab managers are tasked with many responsibilities, but ensuring safety should consistently be the top priority

Lab staff and leaders need to embrace the potential discomfort of confronting individuals who are demonstrating risky behaviors in the lab 

Leadership experts share how new lab managers can gain knowledge about other functions in the organization to better serve the laboratory

Though some eco-friendly lab products may come with a higher upfront cost, the long-term savings in energy and waste make purchasing sustainable products a smart investment

Two sustainability experts share their advice on how lab managers and scientists can persuade others to join them in developing greener practices in the lab

Three management experts discuss the importance of crafting career development plans with staff and how this influences retention rates

New lab managers often struggle to focus on strategy and "bigger picture" tasks. Two lab management experts offer advice on how to prioritize new responsibilities

Lab leadership experts offer suggestions for lab managers to evaluate employee satisfaction and implement action plans to enhance staff retention