Preface; Dedication; The Basics of Managing a Laboratory Animal Facility; The Organizational Environment; The Management of Human Resources; Managing Financial Resources; Management of Information Resources; Time Management; APPENDICES; Setting Per Diem Rates; Hiring the Right Person; Training
Summary
Most people in research are elevated into managerial positions because of their skills as scientists and their political acumen, not necessarily because of managerial training or experience. Helping to fill this need for managerial training, author Jerald Silverman shares the valuable information he's gained from over 25 years experience managing a laboratory animal facility. He takes proven managerial concepts and adapts them to the laboratory animal facility setting. Whether you are a manager in training or you are looking for help in applying the basic concepts of managing a laboratory animal facility, this book helps you fulfill the unique responsibilities of assessing needs, communicating effectively, and establishing goals with people from many different academic and skill levels
