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The recent demise of Chrysler's once popular PT Cruiser automobile holds important lessons for lab managers. A decade ago, Chrysler Corporation introduced its PT Cruiser. The car's retro styling immediately made it popular with both car dealers and d
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This program is designed to nurture those crucial relationships, build morale and get everyone to play nicely in the sandbox. In today's economic situation where everyone is asked to accomplish more with less, teamwork and collaboration are critical.
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Before presentation software such as PowerPoint became almost ubiquitous, many presenters would give rambling, poorly focused presentations. Preparing 35 mm slides was often too costly and took too much time for internal presentations. So speakers wo
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Taking useful short courses and workshops can be a major factor in career success. While taking full semester courses is often helpful, many times this isn't possible due to time constraints of job responsibilities or family duties. Often full semest
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Writing in the online edition of the Wall Street Journal (http://online.wsj.com/ad/article/managingrisk-managing"), veteran business journalist Russ Banham notes, "In this era of globalization, few strategic initiatives are more global than a company
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The pharmaceutical industry appears to be in the process of switching over to a different R&D model involving more outsourcing and less internal R&D than in the past. Perhaps a decade ago, pharmaceutical companies were outsourcing drug manufacturing
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As a lab manager, learn how leaders create openness to change. By discovering why change is inherently difficult for most people, this webcast will help participants better deal with change and help others to move forward as well.
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Cloud computing is not just for large laboratories. Data processing and storage requirements are increasing substantially for small laboratories as well. We talked about cloud computing in the April 21 edition of this blog. As noted then, cloud compu
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Last May BP promised to spend $500 million on oil spill research relating to its big Gulf of Mexico oil spill. "We must make every effort to understand (the) impact" of the spill "on the people and environment of the Gulf Coast," said BP CEO Tony Ha
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Efficient customer service plays a key role in keeping customers loyal. Effective customer service begins with selecting the right people to provide this service. The hiring process When recruiting and hiring laboratory staff, the focus is usu
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The human and environmental tragedy that continues to unfold in the Gulf of Mexico has important lessons for lab managers. I'll be writing an article for the December issue of "Lab Manager" on the lessons in crisis management that the situation holds
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Dr. David Hachey, Ph.D., offers valuable insights into future trends and the common challenges facing his lab with using mass spectrometers and in running an open-access core facility.
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