Instructor

Scott Hanton, PhD
Editorial Director
Lab Manager

Date & Time

April 20, 9:00 - 11:15 am

Cost

$189 USD

Registrants will earn a certificate of completion from Lab Manager Academy for completing this workshop.

Don’t let change derail your team—build the confidence and tools to lead transitions smoothly. Reserve your spot today and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

Leading Change With Confidence

Proudly presented by Lab Manager Academy

Overview

This valuable workshop helps lab leaders build the skills needed to guide their teams through change. Attendees will explore frameworks for understanding how people respond to change, practice strategies for addressing resistance, and learn techniques to communicate transitions clearly and empathetically. By attending, attendees will gain step-by-step approaches that they can immediately apply to minimize resistance, maintain productivity, and keep their teams motivated through any transition.

Who should attend?

 Lab managers and other leaders tasked with guiding teams through operational and structural transitions, as well as senior directors and executives responsible for initiating and overseeing large-scale organizational change. 

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand frameworks that explain how individuals and teams respond to change. 
• Apply practical strategies to address resistance and reduce disruption during transitions.
• Strengthen communication skills to clearly and empathetically guide staff through change. 

Instructor

Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT
Storytelling Consultant

Date & Time

April 20, 9:00 - 11:15 am

Cost

$189 USD

Take control of risks before they become incidents. Join this workshop to elevate your safety program and protect your team where it matters most.

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

From Hazards to Controls: Applying Risk Assessment in the Lab

Proudly presented by Lab Manager Academy

Overview

This interactive workshop equips lab leaders with practical tools to evaluate and manage risks before they become incidents. Through group activities, interactive exercises, and peer-to-peer sharing, attendees will explore how to choose and apply the right methods to uncover hazards and implement effective controls. Participants will leave with practical experience and insights from both their peers and a seasoned expert instructor, ready to strengthen safety practices in their own laboratories. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for lab managers, safety managers, and other leaders responsible for protecting staff and ensuring a strong safety culture in their laboratories.

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify and assess laboratory hazards using practical risk assessment methods.
• Select and implement effective controls tailored to specific lab environments.
• Strengthen overall lab safety culture through peer-shared practices and applied strategies. 

Instructors

James Smagala
Bioinformatics Manager
Yahara Software

Adam Steinert
Chief Technical Officer
Yahara Software

Date & Time

April 20, 9:00 - 11:15 am

Cost

$189 USD

Through expert insights and interactive discussion, participants will explore how AI can unlock new forms of automation, analysis, and decision support that were previously impossible in lab environments.

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

Demystifying AI: A Practical Guide for Labs

Overview

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are widely seen as transformational for scientific organizations, yet many labs struggle to turn these ideas into usable applications. The barrier is rarely interest or ambition, but uncertainty about where to start and what foundations need to be in place. This workshop offers a non-technical introduction to AI through a scientific lens. Rather than focusing on tools or algorithms, we’ll examine the workflows, data practices, and organizational factors that enable success.

Who should attend?

Lab managers and directors, scientists and research leaders, operations, IT, and data leaders, executives and decision-makers evaluating AI intiatives, and teams exploring AI adoption.

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Understand the possibilities and practical uses of AI and machine learning in lab environments.
• Recognize common sources of uncertainty that hinder AI adoption
• Identify recurring inefficiencies across laboratory workflows, including accessioning, preparation, data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Identify next steps for AI implementation

 Bonus offer: Workshop attendees are invited to schedule a complimentary 45-minute consultation with Yahara, where they can share a dataset and receive practical recommendations on relevant AI tools and next steps. 

Instructor

Scott Hanton, PhD
Editorial Director
Lab Manager

Date & Time

April 20, 1:30 - 3:45 pm

Cost

$189 USD

Registrants will earn a certificate of completion from Lab Manager Academy for completing this workshop.

Build stronger teams from day one. Learn proven strategies to hire with confidence and onboard for long-term success. Reserve your seat today.

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

Strategic Hiring & Onboarding for Lab Leaders

Proudly presented by Lab Manager Academy

Overview

This hands‑on workshop equips lab managers with proven tools to recruit, hire, and onboard top talent. Participants will practice evaluating resumes, crafting effective interview questions, and designing onboarding plans through instructor-led exercises and group collaboration. Attendees leave with ready-to-use interview guides, onboarding frameworks, and confidence in selecting and integrating new team members to drive laboratory excellence.

Who should attend?

Lab managers, operations leaders, or departmental managers who oversee staffing, talent integration, and team performance.

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Develop tools to evaluate resumes and design effective interview questions.
• Build structured onboarding plans that integrate new hires smoothly into the team.
• Gain confidence in selecting and retaining top talent to drive laboratory excellence.

Instructor

Jonathan Klane, M.S.Ed., CIH, CSP, CHMM, CIT
Storytelling Consultant

Date & Time

April 20, 1:30 - 3:45 pm

Cost

$189 USD

Transform the way you communicate and decide on safety—gain tools to reduce risks and improve your lab’s culture. 

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

Strengthening Safety Through Clear Communication and Decision-Making

Proudly presented by Lab Manager Academy

Overview

This engaging workshop helps lab leaders strengthen how they communicate risk and guide safety decisions. Through group activities and peer discussion, participants will examine how cognitive biases shape judgment, how storytelling can be used to make complex information more relatable, and how uncertainty influences decision-making. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to improve communication, reduce misunderstandings, and foster a stronger culture of safety in their labs.

Who should attend?

Lab managers, safety managers, supervisors, and other lab leaders accountable for implementing a strong safety culture in the lab. 

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Recognize how cognitive biases influence safety decisions and risk perception.
• Use storytelling techniques to communicate complex safety information effectively.
• Apply strategies to reduce misunderstandings and foster a culture of informed decision-making.

Instructor

Nora Hess, MBA, MT(ASCP)
Consultant

Date & Time

April 20, 1:30 - 3:45 pm

Cost

$189 USD

Equip yourself with the knowledge and confidence to protect your medical laboratory from CLIA deficiencies and strengthen overall operational performance.

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

Staying Ahead of CLIA: In-Depth Strategies for Compliance and Avoiding Deficiencies

Proudly presented by Today's Clinical Lab

Overview

This interactive workshop will provide lab leaders and managers with proven strategies to strengthen their compliance programs and avoid CLIA deficiencies. Drawing on real-world case studies, our instructor will highlight common pitfalls uncovered during CLIA inspections and demonstrate practical solutions that can be implemented without disrupting day-to-day operations. Attendees will also explore the role of leadership in building a culture of accountability and continuous readiness, ensuring that compliance is not treated as an occasional event but as a sustainable, organization-wide practice.

Who should attend?

Clinical laboratory directors, managers, supervisors, and compliance officers responsible for maintaining CLIA readiness, overseeing quality systems, and ensuring regulatory compliance in their laboratories. 

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify the most common CLIA deficiencies cited in laboratory inspections and understand the underlying causes behind them.
• Apply practical strategies and tools to maintain continuous compliance with personnel, quality systems, and proficiency testing requirements.
• Develop a leadership-driven action plan to foster a culture of compliance readiness and reduce the risk of future deficiencies.

Instructor

Dustin Jenkins
Global Technical Director
Alpha Resources

Date & Time

April 20, 1:30 - 3:45 pm

Cost

$189 USD

Discover the distinctions between management and leadership and find out why both are essential to success in the laboratory.

Limited spots available. Register early to guarantee your participation.

Solving the Dichotomy Between Authority and Influence

Overview

Effective lab management requires developing the core skills every lab manager needs: the ability to manage work through authority and lead people through influence. Attendees will examine how management uses authority to drive schedules, data, and short-term delivery, while leadership relies on influence to develop staff, build trust, and enable long-term growth. The session breaks down when a directive approach is necessary to keep work on track and when a coaching style better supports performance and development. 

Who should attend?

This workshop is for lab leaders who want practical strategies to know when to lead with authority, when to rely on influence, and how to use both to drive performance, trust, and team growth. 

Key learnings

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between management and leadership by understanding how authority drives execution while influence builds alignment, trust, and long-term performance.
• Apply authority and influence intentionally to support lab growth, balancing short-term delivery with sustainable team performance.
• Use KPIs and OKRs together to translate strategy into measurable progress while reinforcing accountability, clarity, and alignment across the lab.