Scott Hanton

1 week ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Modern lab work encompasses a huge number of different tasks, activities, and procedures. Every one of those actions requires different equipment and tools to properly complete. Many laboratorians become quite adept at creating their own modifications of standard lab equipment to get the job done easier, better, and faster. Wouldn’t it be great if there was a vendor that focused on delivering high-quality tools and equipment to serve those myriad needs?

3 weeks ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Modern lab monitoring systems have a significant impact on how labs operate by providing real-time data that can improve safety, compliance, and efficiency. Combining a wide variety of sensor data with powerful AI/ML-driven software applications and dashboards provides lab managers with incredible insight into the operation and utilization of equipment and instruments.

1 month ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

A positive work environment provides the foundation for a lab to excel. It is where people feel safe to be themselves and share their ideas. Leadership is open enough to ask for help, the team is aligned with the lab’s purpose, individuals prioritize high-quality connections, and authenticity fosters honesty. Labs with a positive culture enable staff to grow, learn, and develop without worrying about gossip, politics, and backstabbing.

1 month ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

An important soft skill for lab managers to develop is to be a better coach for their staff. Coaching is about sharing tips, advice, and encouragement to help staff grow and develop. It is a collaborative process focused on skill growth and empowerment. It is often more about how to approach different situations and problems and less about solving a specific challenge in the lab.

1 month ago | labmanager.com | Scott Hanton

Despite their experience and expertise, lab managers can’t see everything that’s happening in the lab. They rely on others to share their observations and report events from the lab and feedback from key stakeholders. In his book, The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle presents the importance of emotional safety in building a successful team or organization. One aspect of emotional safety that he emphasizes is to embrace the messenger.