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Most lab managers, by education and experience, are thoroughly capable of handling the technical aspects of their jobs, but their managerial skills are often obtained haphazardly.

Lab Manager Magazine is written with those managers in mind and has the distinct editorial mission of providing practical information on business, strategy, leadership and staffing as well as the industry and technology news needed to effectively manage today's lab.

Managerial skills for most lab managers are often obtained haphazardly.

Lab Manager Magazine is written with those managers in mind and has the distinct editorial mission of providing practical information on business,  leadership and staffing as well as the industry and technology news needed to effectively manage today's lab.

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Next-Generation Laboratories
Victor J. Cardona, AIA

New open-plan labs are meeting the need for more customized lab settings, including the ability to modify bench setup and support areas as needs change and increase interaction among researchers - now seen as preconditions for scientific breakthroughs.

LEADERSHIP & STAFFING
18 Active Listening
There are several ways to enhance listening effectiveness, especially when engaged in a complex or emotional exchange. A fundamental technique is active listening. CPRS provides an acronym to help transform less-than-attentive or self-centered listening into clear, concise and compassionate communication.
Mark Gorkin

20 Writing in a Second Language
Today’s laboratory workforce includes an increasing number of scientists, engineers and technicians for whom English is a second language. Writing in a second language poses challenges for them. How can laboratory managers help these professionals improve their written communication skills?
John K. Borchardt

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EDITOR'S NOTE
Laboratory Dreaming

“The whole idea of the dance-floor lab...is to support the institution with flexibility, adaptability and reduced costs over the long run.” So says Victor Cardona in this month’s feature story.

Developed in the mid-90s to accommodate fluctuating medical school funding, recent enhancements to the open-plan design include “partial wet labs that can meet the space and HVAC needs of a dry lab;” clustered PI offices to promote interdisciplinary collaboration; 2-sided “ghost corridors” that expand their capacity and area as a transition zone; and demand-control ventilation that cuts energy use while enhancing safety and indoor air quality.

“Call it a hybrid lab or a next-gen research platform: By any other name it’s still a boon for scientific breakthroughs,” says Cardona.

For a glimpse of three state-of-the-art research facilities outside the U.S., turn to page 36. All reflect the trend toward more flexible design, an emphasis on interdisciplinary research, greater energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity. Completely wireless facilities, closed-loop cooling systems, pneumatically-driven vacuum lines for chemistry labs and sensors that automatically turn off lights when unoccupied are but a few of their cutting-edge features. ...

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