EXplore The Learning Tracks
This year’s summit features three tailored learning tracks—Clinical Lab Management, Safety Lab Management, and Advanced Leadership—designed to meet the diverse needs of lab leaders. These specialized tracks are offered in addition to the general leadership sessions, providing a comprehensive experience for attendees to gain insights and strategies specific to their roles while also benefiting from broader leadership development opportunities.
Advanced Lab Management Track: Elevate your leadership with advanced strategies tailored for experienced lab managers.
Clinical Lab Management Track: Master today’s challenges with strategies to lead clinical labs effectively and confidently.
Safety Management Track: Build a culture of safety with actionable insights and best practices for secure lab operations.
Advanced Leadership Track
Take Your Leadership Skills to the Next Level!
NEW for 2025, the Advanced Leadership Track offers senior-level lab managers and returning attendees a deep dive into strategic leadership topics. Designed for seasoned professionals, these sessions deliver fresh perspectives and tools to address the evolving complexities of laboratory management.
Key Topics Include:
- Strategic decision-making for lab leaders
- Leading through ambiguity and uncertainty
- Managing multiple teams and locations effectively
This track challenges experienced leaders to refine their approaches and gain advanced skills for today’s dynamic lab environments.
Advanced Leadership Track Sessions
- Leading through Ambiguity by Alan Wells
- Strategic Thinking: What it Is and Why You Should Be Doing It by Christie Bowden
- The Art of Persuasion: Building Trust and Driving Success in the Lab by April Day
- A Roadmap to Boosting Productivity and Meeting Goals by Andrea Yarbrough
- Leading Multi-Location Lab Teams with Success by Kelly Sullivan
- The Secret to Motivating Lab Staff by Scott Hanton
Workshop Add-On: Conflict Management and Resolution by Scott Hanton
Clinical Lab Management Track
Master the Challenges of Modern Clinical Labs
This track is specifically designed for clinical lab professionals who are navigating today’s fast-evolving landscape. From stringent regulatory requirements to combating misinformation, the Clinical Lab Management Track provides actionable insights to address these pressing challenges.
Key Topics Include:
- Navigating regulations with confidence
- Strategies for succession planning
- Combatting misinformation in clinical settings
This track is a must for clinical lab managers seeking to lead their teams with clarity and confidence while staying ahead of industry trends.
Clincial Lab Management Track Sessions
- Leading Clinical Labs During Challenging Regulatory Times by Kelly VanBemmel
- Succession Planning: How to Find and Prepare Your Future Replacement by Curtiss McNair
- The Essentials of Clinical Lab Ops Management by Thad Gurley
- Clinical Lab Roundtable: 'Uh Oh, Inspectors Just Showed Up' by Scott Wallask
Safety Lab Management Track
Build a Culture of Safety and Security
Lab safety leaders will benefit from this dedicated track, which combines expert-led presentations and interactive discussions to elevate safety practices and foster a secure lab environment.
Key Highlights:
- Developing strong onboarding practices for safety culture
- Leveraging near-miss incidents as learning opportunities
- Using leading indicators to prevent accidents
- Building safety and security among lab staff
Attendees will leave with practical strategies to transform their lab’s approach to safety from day one.