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. . .And Then Some “The secret of my success was to work really hard and then some.” George Toma (aka “Sod God”)- World Famous Groundskeeper (KC Royals, Super Bowls, World Cup) I always liked this quote which I heard during an interview with George Toma on the radio one morning. You hear people touting […]
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Managing Your Lab in the VUCA World
Managing Your Lab in the VUCA World Over ten years ago, I stumbled onto the concept of VUCA which was a framework for how the military had to adapt to the rapidly changing world relating to military actions and strategies that would need to evolve in the modern world. Past military history can’t easily be […]
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Sometimes You Should Just Pick Up the Phone
Sometimes You Should Just Pick Up the Phone Just this morning, I encountered a situation where at least five emails could have been reduced by the process of picking up a phone and talking to the person involved. Here are some reasons why: Everything looks worse in black and white It’s easier to answer the questions […]
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The Myth of Managing Time
The Myth of Managing Time by John Sadowski, ALMA Executive Director Time management and controlling the clock are important tools for winning basketball and football teams. Managers, however, can’t stop the clock, they can’t manage time. All managers have the same number of hours in a day, but some get more done than others. Why? […]
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A Message from ALMA’s Past President and Executive Director
On behalf of the Association of Laboratory Managers (ALMA), we would like to wish everyone a happy and healthy New Year! We appreciate your continued support of our organization over the last few difficult years and look forward to continued engagement with the laboratory leadership community. ALMA is a unique nonprofit organization of volunteer laboratory […]
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As a Laboratory Manager at IDEXX, you will be a people leader at one of the largest veterinary diagnostic companies in the world. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your leadership abilities by coordinating day-to-day lab operations such as planning, people management, and making sure results are delivered. IDEXX focuses on enhancing the lives […]