Workplace Interactions Initiative

Workshops on Laboratory Management

A workshop series on laboratory management will be developed for principal investigators. The focus will be on issues that affect women disproportionately, but will be advertised on the basis of improving the overall functioning of their laboratories. Topics will include learning how to motivate members of a team by positive approaches, resolve conflict, provide a supportive, respectful and safe environment, and build cohesive, collegial teams. Development of the workshops will be led by the Office of Human Resources and Development and presenters will be faculty who run research laboratories and who are known to be supportive of women, deans, experts in conflict resolution and respect in the workplace, and graduate students. The workshops will be offered on campus every semester. We wil work with deans and department chairs to encourage attendance by all faculty.

This workshop series is in development. Resources in laboratory management can be found at:

	Howard Hughes Medical Institute
	University of Iowa
	National Academies
	WISELI Publication: Case Studies for Discussion: Hiring, Retention, and Promotion of Women Scientists

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