Episode 5: "Importance of Knowledge Sharing in The Lab"

<p>Co-Hosts Tywauna Wilson, Lona Small, and Stephanie Whitehead discuss the importance of knowledge sharing in the laboratory. </p><p>Key Takeaways from the show:</p><ul> <li>With the shortage of Medical Laboratory Scientists, the transfer of information is critical in today's laboratories.</li> <li>Strategies labs can use to keep the knowledge in their respective labs include: <ul> <li>Retention through improved career development and engagement </li> <li>Identify and utilize knowledgeable employees </li> <li>Always understand your Knowledge Gap</li> <li>Mentoring, Coaching, and Partnering with local programs or schools  </li> <li>Document Sharing </li> </ul> </li> <li>General benefits of Knowledge Sharing:<br>a.     Reduced cost to the organization for recruitment <br>b.     Stream of capable staff <br>c.     Pipeline of leaders <br>d.     Positive work reputation <br>e.     Positive Morale<br>f.      Better quality </li> </ul><p><strong><em>What Knowledge Sharing strategies are you doing in your laboratories?</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Be a Supporter!</p><p>Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iheart radio or your favorite podcast platform</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet or notebook so that you never miss a show!</p><p><br></p><p>Be sure to leave a comment, and share with a fellow medical laboratory professional!</p><p><br></p><p>Be a Guest!</p><p>If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please submit the guest interest form on DirectImpactbroadcasting.com located under the contact tab. </p>