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Back to Basics: Why Your Lab’s Efficiency Hinges on Proper Planning (and the Humble Diary)

By Louise Beretta-Venter | 18 November 2025

Why Your Lab’s Efficiency Hinges on Proper Planning (and the Humble Diary)

Let us be honest, running a modern lab is not for the faint-hearted. Between the pressure to produce results faster, manage complex projects, and keep up with automation and compliance, it can feel like there’s never enough time in the day.

Yet, the secret to staying on top of it all is not always a new piece of tech or another time-management app. Sometimes, the real breakthrough comes from something far simpler: getting back to solid planning basics.