Lab Management
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How to Be a Better Lab Leader

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Stream overview
Elevate your laboratory management skills with Lab Manager Academy's How to Be A Better Lab Leader stream credential. This comprehensive program consists of five courses designed to empower lab managers in creating a successful culture, fostering employee engagement, understanding personality types, mastering positive communication, and effectively managing conflicts within the lab environment.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Management

  • Certificate Type

    Stream Credential

  • Number of Courses

    5

  • Credential Duration

    5 hours

  • CEUs

    0.5

    This stream credential is part of the Lab Management Certificate. Looking to enroll in the full certificate?
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    What is this stream credential about?

    • Creating an Environment of Success: This course shows lab managers how to use their leadership skills to ensure that the lab provides a supportive community to drive success. Within this supportive environment, a lab manager needs to provide for the basic needs of the individual staff members.
    • Employee Engagement: This course will help lab managers understand the benefits of engagement and how to accomplish it. Since a large portion of leadership involves dealing with people and the issues that can arise between them, the next three courses focus on different aspects of people interactions.
    • Understanding Personality Types: This course will demonstrate the range of different healthy personalities, how that diversity is beneficial to the lab, and how to recognize and address issues driven by different perspectives in the lab.
    • Positive Communication: This course will teach lab managers the benefits of using positive communication skills to better deliver their messages and build stronger relationships with staff.
    • Conflict Management and Resolution: This course will help lab managers identify the sources of conflict and how to address these situations with grace and confidence.

    Who is this stream credential for?

    The How to Be a Better Lab Leader stream is tailored for lab managers seeking to enhance their leadership skills and create a supportive environment for their teams. Whether you're a seasoned lab manager or aspiring to take on leadership roles, this stream provides valuable insights to excel in your position. These skills are crucial for fostering a successful lab culture and advancing your career in laboratory management.

    What are the benefits of this stream credential?

    By the end of this stream, engaged learners should be able to:

    • Essential leadership skills
    • Insight into increasing employee engagement and satisfaction
    • A deeper understanding of personality dynamics in the workplaceImproved negotiation skills for win/win outcomes
    • Knowledge of how to establish and maintain positive communication
    • Enhanced conflict prevention and management skills
    — What's included?

    Courses in this stream credential

    The How to Be a Better Lab Leader stream credential empowers lab managers to foster a supportive, successful environment for their teams. Learn to boost employee engagement, understand diverse personality types, and leverage positive communication to strengthen relationships. Gain confidence in managing and resolving conflicts while creating a culture that drives individual and team success.

    Take your leadership to the next level—enroll today and inspire excellence in your lab!

    Meet The Instructor

    Scott Hanton

    PhD

    Years of Experience
    Scott Hanton is the editorial director at Lab Manager and the leader of the Lab Manager Academy. He spent 30 years working in industrial chemistry labs, with 20 years as a lab manager. He had roles of general manager, laboratory operations manager and chief scientist for Intertek Allentown. Previously, he had roles of research scientist, laboratory supervisor, and section manager at Air Products & Chemicals. Through these different roles, Scott developed expertise in polymer mass spectrometry, analytical characterization, people leadership, and business management. He earned a BS in Chemistry from Michigan State University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Scott is an active member of ACS, ASMS, and ALMA.

    What are the unique features of this stream credential?

    Official Certification

    Live monthly office hours

    100% self-paced

    Lifetime access to updates

    5 online courses

    IACET-accredited institution

    Corporate rates for enrolling five or more lab professionals

    Backed by 30+ years' industry experience

    Ready to elevate your lab leadership skills?

    Enroll today and take the next step toward a successful and fulfilling career in laboratory management.
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    IACET Accredited

    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) 
    We offer IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.