Leadership in a Laboratory Environment, Feb 2025
A course for Laboratory team leaders who want to improve the way they manage their teams and Postdoctoral researchers who aspire to team leadership positions.
Details
When? Wednesday 26 February 2025, 09:00 to 13:00
Where? Online via Zoom
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
This event is fully booked
* This course contributes to the Royal Society of Biology's Technical Skills Certificate and Industry Skills Certificate
Introduction
A successful career in a scientific lab environment needs leadership and management skills as well as research skills. To get the best from people, team leaders need to be able to form teams, provide leadership and deal with issues that will inevitably emerge. These are skills that can be developed with practice. The aim of this course is to introduce some team-working and leadership models that can be of practical use in developing those skills.
The course will take place over 2 sessions, on the 26th and 27th February at 9:00-13:00 each day.
Who is the course for?
Following the success of previous courses, the Society continues offer this introductory course specifically to meet the needs of postdoctoral researchers in academic or industrial environments. It is aimed at:
- Laboratory team leaders and principal investigators who want to improve the way they manage their teams
- Postdoctoral researchers who have been selected for, or aspire to, promotion to team leader positions
What does the course cover?
- How teams work and how to work in teams
- An introduction to leadership models and styles
- Successful team management - learning leadership behaviours and dealing with potential issues
- Performance management
- Case studies
- Guidance on further study and development
Who is the course trainer?
Charlie Wilson scraped through with a BSc in biology from Southampton University in 1978 and has been a member of the Society or its predecessors almost ever since. Although he has never worked in the biosciences he has always regarded himself as a biologist who happens to be doing other things. Those other things have included a career in the Royal Navy during which he led bomb-disposal teams and commanded ships in peace and in war. He is now an independent consultant and executive coach. With master's degrees in both Coaching and Behavioural Change, and Leadership and Management, he works with industry, banks, small businesses and schools to improve how they work together.
Feedback from Charlie's previous course at the Royal Society of Biology:
“Excellent, great balance between theory and real-world practical situations.”
“Case studies were great to make us investigate causes of problems.”
“Intensive, informal.”
“Very interactive.”
Certification and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
A certificate of attendance will be provided after the event.We evaluate all of our training events, to make sure that we maintain a high quality of training.
This event has been approved by the Royal Society of Biology for purposes of CPD and can be counted as 24 CPD points.
Professional Registers
This course supports registers competencies and has been identified as supporting competency development for: Registered Scientist (RSci) and Registered Science Technician (RSciTech).Competency area:
- Interpersonal skills
- Personal responsibility
Fees
Members - £120 + VATNon-members - £240 + VAT
Get in touch with training@rsb.org.uk to access these rates:
- Members of Member Organisations, SCAS members - £180 + VAT
- Non-members who have completed a membership application and made payment - £120 + 20% VAT.
Contact
For further information about the course please contact Emily Lunn, training and registers officer at training@rsb.org.uk or on 020 3925 3447.Special requirements
If you have accessibility requirements, please let us know during your booking, and we will do what we can to accommodate your needs.Refunds
Unfortunately, the Royal Society of Biology is unable to offer refunds on training courses that have been attended. We do, of course, welcome and encourage any feedback from a course and will continue to improve the service we offer.Terms and Conditions
By booking to attend this event, you are confirming you have agreed to the RSB's Terms and Conditions which can be found hereCode of Conduct
By its Royal Charter, the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) has the powers to promote, establish and support standards of professional skill and conduct. The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline. We proactively promote a culture of inclusivity within our discipline and the broader STEM community. It is vital at any RSB event or meeting, that everyone attending is free from any form of harassment or discrimination, feels comfortable and safe, and has the opportunity for an enjoyable experience.