Lead More, Do Less: Empower Your Team for Greater Success 

As leaders advance in their roles, they often struggle with relinquishing control over day-to-day tasks and transitioning to a strategic focus. This shift requires balancing the demands of new responsibilities while building trust in team members to carry out tactical work. Many leaders, particularly introverted skeptics, may hesitate to delegate, fearing their teams cannot match their own level of efficiency or expertise.

In this session, participants will explore techniques for building trust, setting clear expectations, and fostering accountability within their teams.

By learning to let go of tactical tasks and focusing on leading, attendees will enhance their leadership effectiveness, drive team performance, and ensure long-term success for themselves and their organizations.

Presenter: Beki Fraser
11:00 am - 12:00 pm ET

Shaping the Future of Lab Leadership: A Sneak Peek at the 2025 Lab Manager Leadership Summit

Curious to know what all the buzz is about for the 2025 Lab Manager Leadership Summit? This is your only chance to get an exclusive preview of the Lab Manager Leadership Summit, taking place April 7-9, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Hear from the Lab Manager and Today’s Clinical Lab teams about the exciting new additions to this year’s event, including interactive workshops presented by Lab Manager Academy and Today’s Clinical Lab, an expanded agenda featuring multiple tracks of speaker sessions for even greater value, and a focus on senior-level leadership topics. 

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how the summit will deliver actionable insights, career development, and unmatched networking opportunities for lab professionals in any phase of their career. 

Need help convincing your boss you should attend the in-person Leadership Summit? We can provide guidance on gaining approval and answer any other questions you have to help prepare you to attend this transformative experience.

Key learnings:

• Discover the key themes and session highlights planned for the 2025 in-person Leadership Summit.

• Gain insights into new opportunities for networking and small group discussions.

• Learn how the summit equips lab leaders to address today’s challenges with practical strategies.

• How to build a business case to attend the 2025 Leadership Summit 

Presenters: Lauren Everett, Scott Wallask, and Scott Hanton
1:30 - 2:00 pm ET

Real Talk: Managing Today’s Labs—Experiences, Insights, and Open Q&A

Join Scott Hanton and Christie Bowden for an engaging conversation as they share stories and insights from their diverse careers in the lab industry. In this virtual presentation, they will discuss pivotal moments, lessons learned, and offer their perspectives on the biggest challenges facing today’s lab managers. 

The session will be highly interactive, with attendees encouraged to ask questions throughout, making it a dynamic and organic discussion tailored to the audience’s interests. Whether you’re a seasoned leader or an aspiring manager, this session promises to offer practical advice, thoughtful reflections, and plenty of opportunities for connection.

Presenters: Scott Hanton and Christie Bowden
2:00 - 3:00 pm ET