A well-defined career ladder can provide employees with clear goals, opportunities for growth, and increased job satisfaction. In this episode, the co-hosts delve into the process of designing a career ladder framework for your laboratory.  Tune in as they discuss the key components to consider, such as defining job roles, establishing competency levels, and outlining…

In this episode of the Elaborate Topics Podcast, Lona discuss how lab leaders can Level up their careers get seen, recognized and promoted. She discussed  1.   Importance of Demonstrating Impact: ·      Lab leaders often feel unrecognized for their work. ·      Demonstrating impact can help advance careers and open doors to…

In this episode, co-host Stephanie Whitehead chats with medical lab scientist and founder of Fancy-Free Hair & Skin, Iyonna Woods, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB, to discuss her journey from working in the laboratory to starting her own hair and skin care line. As a lab scientist, Iyonna was driven to help others with their skin and hair…

On this episode of eLABorate Topics, Tywauna Wilson delves into the complex issue of office politics and how it affects laboratory teams. She discusses how different personalities, such as complainers, gossipers, and bullies, can affect lab morale and productivity. Tywauna offers tips for laboratory managers on how to handle these types of personalities and emphasizes…

Are you looking for strategies to develop and enhance your team’s cohesion?  Tune in to the latest podcast episode and learn how to bring your team together and create a strong sense of unity.  Key Topics discussed include: The importance of communication, providing feedback, promoting team building activities, and creating a shared sense of purpose. …

 In this episode of the Elaborate Topics Podcast, Lona Small interviews Unika Alexander, a medical lab scientist turned entrepreneur. Unika shares her journey from working in the lab to co-founding Proficient Lab, a SaaS platform coupled with consulting services for laboratory training, competency plans, and compliance management.  Unika is the co-founder and CEO at The…

For many labs, validating their own laboratory-developed tests (LDTs) is the best solution to provide innovative, niche laboratory results in a rapidly changing healthcare environment.   In this episode, Stephanie Whitehead had the privilege of interviewing Michelle Campbell, MS, MLS(ASCP) MB, SC – an accomplished laboratory diagnostic development scientist (and medical laboratory professional) with expertise…

On this episode of eLABorate Topics, host Tywauna Wilson shares practical tips for personal and professional growth that can help medical laboratory professionals excel in their careers. As a healthcare detective herself, Tywauna provides valuable insights for listeners, encouraging them to reflect on their current situation, rate past experiences, and set SMART goals. Additionally, she…

Are you looking for answers to your burning questions about life, your career and everything in between?  In this episode, the eLABorate Topics co-hosts answer questions submitted by our fans on social media.  Tune in as they offer advice on how to successfully navigate your career path, how to increase your confidence, and tips to…

In this episode Lona Small discussed ways lab leaders can use an innovative way to set career goals they would be excited to keep. Lona discussed the importance of setting end goals instead of means goals, in order to reach career objectives. Lona also discussed the 3 MIQ or 3 Most Important Questions made popular…