Lab Management

Understanding Personality Types

Course overview
Are conflicts brewing in your lab? Do misunderstandings among staff hinder productivity? It's time to delve deep into the fascinating world of personality types and revolutionize the way you manage interpersonal dynamics in your laboratory.
  • Area of Study

    Lab Management

  • Course Duration

    1 hour

  • CEUs

    0.1

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

    In the dynamic environment of a laboratory, understanding the intricacies of personality types is not just advantageous—it's essential. Personality differences often lie at the heart of interpersonal conflicts in lab settings. This course delves into the fundamental principles of personality types, equipping lab managers and staff with the tools needed to address conflicts effectively and foster a harmonious work environment.

    Led by seasoned instructor Scott Hanton, this course offers a transformative journey towards improved understanding and conflict resolution in the lab. Whether you're a lab manager seeking to enhance team dynamics or a staff member striving for personal growth, this course equips you with the indispensable tools to thrive in today's diverse work landscape.

    What are the benefits of this course?

    • Unveiling the 16 Personalities: Dive into the renowned Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) framework and unravel the intricacies of the 16 distinct personality types. From the outgoing "Entertainers" to the analytical "Architects," you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the spectrum of human personalities.
    • Decoding the MBTI Pairs: Master the art of deciphering the four fundamental MBTI pairs—Extraversion vs. Introversion, Intuition vs. Sensing, Thinking vs. Feeling, and Judging vs. Perceiving. Learn how these pairs shape individuals' perceptions, interactions, and decision-making processes.
    • Harnessing Temperaments for Insight: Explore how MBTI temperaments offer profound insights into the behavioral patterns of your lab staff. By recognizing prevalent temperaments, you'll uncover valuable strategies to foster collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding.
    • Distinguishing Preferences from Skills: Understand the critical distinction between personality preferences and skillsets. Discover why pigeonholing individuals based on personality types is a fallacy and learn to appreciate the diverse strengths each team member brings to the table.
    • Applying Personality Insights to Conflict Resolution: Equip yourself with practical tools and techniques to navigate conflicts effectively in the laboratory setting. By integrating personality type knowledge into conflict resolution strategies, you'll steer conversations towards objective problem-solving, transcending individual differences.

    What are the learning outcomes of this course?

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

    • Identify the 16 different Myers Briggs Type Index, or MBTI, types
    • Explain the differences between the four MBTI pairs: E/I, N/S, T/F, and P/J
    • Use the MBTI temperaments to gain insight into how lab staff behave
    • Demonstrate the difference between preferences and skills
    • Identify how to apply personality type information to improve conflict resolution in the lab

    Embark on a transformative journey towards fostering inclusivity, understanding, and effective collaboration within your lab.

    Enroll now and take the first step toward becoming a truly exceptional lab leader!

    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.