Barker insists that research scientists have the skills needed to manage a laboratory, but may need a little help figuring out how to apply what they know to requirements of the new position. She offers them that help, telling them to know what they want, think like a leader, choose people, start and keep new lab members, make research the foundation, and organize the lab to support the research. She also considers communication as glue, dealing with a group, and the long run. She incorporates changes in the world and academia since the 2002 edition, but stays focused on matters that have not changed much. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
