Lab Management

Metrics and Productivity

Course overview
Are you ready to supercharge your lab's performance and propel your organization forward? Join us in this dynamic online course led by industry expert Scott Hanton, where you'll delve into the essential strategies for harnessing metrics to drive productivity and success.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

  • CEUs

    0.1

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    What is this course about?

    In this dynamic online course, you'll gain invaluable insights into building effective metrics that drive success. From setting precise goals to understanding performance against targets, Scott will guide you through the process of creating balanced metrics that reinforce one another, ultimately leading to enhanced work processes, stakeholder satisfaction, and organizational growth.

    Whether you're a lab manager seeking to optimize operations or a team member aiming to contribute more effectively, this course offers essential knowledge and strategies to elevate your performance.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Master Lab Productivity Basics: Gain a comprehensive understanding of what drives lab productivity and how to measure it effectively.
    • Harness Balanced Metrics: Discover the power of balanced metrics and how they can propel your lab toward success.
    • Select Strategic Metrics: Learn to select and prioritize metrics that align with your lab's goals and objectives.
    • Evaluate Metric Impact: Understand how different metrics influence your lab's performance and make informed decisions accordingly.
    • Drive Continuous Improvement: Explore actionable strategies to enhance lab performance and achieve sustainable growth.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

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

    • Identify the basics of lab productivity
    • Understand the importance of balancing metrics
    • Select metrics that matter most to the performance of the lab
    • Judge how different metrics can impact the performance of the lab
    • Reflect on the kinds of actions the lab manager can take to improve lab performance

    Don't miss this opportunity to harness the power of Metrics and Productivity.

    Enroll now and take the first step towards driving meaningful change 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.

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    What are the unique features of this course?

    Our Lab Management courses are designed to support existing and potential lab managers with training in a wide variety of leadership and management skills.

    Self-paced Courses

    Each lecture video features supporting slides, skill-testing activities, interactive elements, and a short quiz.

    IACET Accreditation

    Each Lab Management course is accredited by IACET and is worth 0.1 CEUs.

    Comprehensive Content

    We offer a variety of Lab Management courses designed to empower learners to navigate the intricacies of laboratory operations, from regulatory compliance to operational efficiency.
    Lab Manager Academy is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers 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.