Laboratory Operations and Management: Foundations of Practice (Original PDF from Publisher)

Laboratory Operations and Management  Foundations of Practice

For students at the profession entry level, management and lab operations! A solid foundation in the various aspects of management is the first step towards success as a leader in the lab! This new text presents the fundamentals of laboratory administration and shows how to use them in the real world, catering to the needs of today’s students. It lays the groundwork for effective people and financial management. It also covers a wide range of topics that are essential for every laboratory worker, including the new supervisor, to become a successful leader in the increasingly complicated world of today. These topics include professionalism, safety rules, quality standards, and compliance.

covers the foundational management, instruction, and lab operations material needed to meet certification and accreditation requirements.
examines a variety of professional topics, including as leadership, ethics, communication, and evidence-based practice.

focuses on “learning by doing” to assist readers in applying information through real-world uses.
introduces readers to the daily duties of a laboratory manager through practical examples and exercises, such as…

Each chapter begins with a little narrative called “Setting the Scene.”
“Stop and Think” presents a scenario or query that encourages readers to determine for themselves the best course of action to address the current problem.
The anecdotes in “Tales from the Lab,” which are based on the writers’ personal experiences, show how to solve problems at work.

By asking readers to suggest solutions or next actions for resolving an issue, role-playing activities called “Play the Part” help readers improve their managerial abilities.
“That’s a Wrap: Chapter Summary and Key Points” goes over the opening scenario of each chapter again before summarizing the key ideas.
Each chapter concludes with “Review Questions” to gauge understanding and memory of the material covered. (Appendix A contains the answers.

By asking readers to suggest solutions or next actions for resolving an issue, role-playing activities called “Play the Part” help readers improve their managerial abilities.
“That’s a Wrap: Chapter Summary and Key Points” goes over the opening scenario of each chapter again before summarizing the key ideas.
Each chapter concludes with “Review Questions” to gauge understanding and memory of the material covered. (Appendix A contains the answers.