At the Helm

Leading Your Laboratory, Second Edition

By: Kathy Barker

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Hardcover | 13 April 2010 | Edition Number 2

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Since 2002, the first edition of this best-selling book has helped thousands of newly appointed principal investigators successfully transition to running their own labs. But changes in technology continue to transform the way science is done, affecting ways in which labs communicate and collaborate, organize data and supplies, and keep current on the latest developments. The culture of science has also evolved, as more scientists explore non-academic career paths, seek new ways to communicate information and ideas, and acquire skills and knowledge outside of their field. In the second edition of this book, Kathy Barker has substantially revised the text, offering PIs advice on adapting to the changes and challenges that the years have brought. New topics include collaboration contracts, performance evaluations, communicating with non-scientists, tips for succeeding on the tenure track, and professional development. With this book as a guide, any new or aspiring PI will be
well-equipped to manage personnel, time, and institutional responsibilities with confidence.

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Preface	p. vii
Preface to the First Edition	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xi
Know What you Want	p. 1
The Lab Where Everyone Wants to be	p. 3
Start in the Right Place	p. 7
Plan the Lab You Want	p. 19
Start Building Relationships	p. 29
Resources	p. 31
You as a Leader	p. 33
I was Trained to do Everything but Run a Lab!	p. 35
Stop Putting Out Fires!	p. 43
Using Your Time	p. 57
Working with an Administrative Assistant	p. 65
Be Proactive in Finding a Mentor	p. 73
Resources	p. 79
Choose Your People	p. 81
Choose Your People	p. 83
The Hiring Process	p. 91
The Effective Interview	p. 99
Evaluating Candidates	p. 113
Resources	p. 123
Starting and Keeping New Lab Members	p. 125
Getting Off to a Good Start	p. 127
Training Lab Personnel	p. 133
Mentor to All?	p. 143
Resources	p. 151
Make Research the Foundation	p. 153
Setting the Course	p. 155
Motivation	p. 167
Writing Papers	p. 181
Resources	p. 193
Organizing the Lab to Support the Research	p. 195
Building a Lab Culture	p. 197
Lab Policies	p. 203
Meetings and Seminars	p. 217
Using Computers to Organize the Lab	p. 231
Resources	p. 245
Communication as the Glue	p. 247
Communication with Your Lab	p. 249
The Pleasures and Perils of Diversity	p. 259
Gender is Still an Issue	p. 271
Learning through Conflict	p. 275
Stress and Depression in Lab Members	p. 281
Resources	p. 289
Dealing with a Group	p. 293
Lab Morale	p. 295
Lab Romances	p. 301
Maintaining Personnel Equilibrium	p. 309
“I Should Have Done it Sooner!”	p. 315
Violence in the Workplace	p. 321
Resources	p. 327
For the Long Run	p. 329
As Your Job Changes...	p. 331
Maintaining Enthusiasm	p. 341
Career Choices	p. 349
Having it All	p. 353
Resources	p. 359
Index	p. 363
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