Synopsis Sinya Benyajati, Ph.D. Department of Physiology The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

To successfully manage a laboratory: Learn to be a leader/manager as well as being a researcher

Understand responsibilities as a lab leader: Mentoring and training the next generation of scientists Setting and keeping the general scientific direction for the lab People management Keeping personnel motivated Resolving conflicts Communicating expectations effectively Time management Financial management

Three basic steps of management: Planning Organizing Controlling

Planning Develop and define goals, work structure, estimate/identify resources Who do you want to be? Defining your role How do you want to be perceived? How friendly do I want to be with people in the lab? What kind of atmosphere do you want in the lab? Do you want a big or small lab? Determining staffing need

Organizing Establishing priorities and making choices How much time do I want to spend at the bench? Identifying necessary steps Assigning (delegating) tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel Developing a budget, obtaining funding

Controlling Efficient time management Monitoring Reviewing Staying within budget Reviewing Performance reviews Communicating expectations effectively Motivating personnel to work productively Managing risks Recognizing difficult situations Resolving conflicts Learning to compromise Being flexible

Breakout Sessions Interviewing tips Performance reviews Stimulating students in a healthy, competitive environment Dealing with conflicts in the lab Can a superviser be a friend? Small group workshop on creating budgets