Early career researchers often face significant barriers to progress in their careers. Here’s how research leaders can help to build a better environment for others, and so strengthen science as a whole.
How lab heads can learn to lead
Lessons in leadership from outside the laboratory.
- Roberta Kwok
How I led my lab from 18,900 kilometres away
An opportunity to do a visiting fellowship in New Zealand meant Thomas Bennett had to manage his UK research group from afar — and so change his leadership approach.
- Thomas Bennett
Seven steps towards health and happiness in the lab
A productive lab need not be a negative environment, says Fernando T. Maestre.
- Fernando T. Maestre
How to start a lab when funds are tight
Getting hold of the right equipment can be costly, so here’s a primer for cash-strapped principal investigators.
- Elie Dolgin
How to grow a healthy lab
A special issue on how to make lab groups productive, rigorous and happy.
First law of leadership: be human first, scientist second
Want to get the best research from your team? Take these six steps to invest in stronger relationships, urges Alison Antes.
- Alison Antes
Why you need an agenda for meetings with your principal investigator
A list of talking points can help with navigating potentially difficult topics and sticky negotiations.
- Tess L. Veuthey &
- Samuel Thompson
The pros and cons of mentoring by Skype
Two researchers describe how they successfully manage a mentoring arrangement in which face-to-face meetings are rare.
- David Payne
Источник: nature.com
