• 11/01/2021 - Episode #8: Rethinking Membership Dues
    Nov 1 2021

    In this week's episode, John discusses ASCLD's recent move to increase dues and why many forensic science organizations are under-pricing their value.

    For more information, please visit www.forensicscienceexecutive.org

    Show More Show Less
    23 mins
  • 11/08/2021 - Episode #9: Strategic Planning & Positioning
    Nov 8 2021

    In this week's episode of the Crime Lab Coach Cast, John shares his thoughts on getting ready for the upcoming New Year by doing your planning, positioning, and reflecting now instead of waiting.

    For more information, please visit forensicscienceexecutive.org.

    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
  • 11/15/2021 - Episode #10: Expert Witnessing
    Nov 15 2021

    In this week's coach cast, John provides some thoughts and a specific strategy for ensuring that forensic scientists are more likely to excel at expert witnessing.

    For more information, please visit www.forensicscienceexecutive.org.

    Show More Show Less
    24 mins
  • #11: Federal Rule 702
    Nov 22 2021
    John wraps up his Advanced Expert Witnessing workshop and shares thoughts on proposed changes to Rule 702 of the Federal Rules of Evidence.

    For more information, and to receive our program notes, please visit www.forensicscienceexecutive.org

    Show More Show Less
    18 mins
  • #12: Chains of Commitment
    Nov 29 2021

    In this week's episode, John talks about journalistic challenges in North Carolina while advocating for forensic scientists to commit themselves to professionalism and personal effectiveness.

    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
  • #13: Preparing Labs for Mass Fatalities
    Dec 6 2021
    The Oakland County Sheriff's Office in Pontiac, Michigan is heading the investigation into the school shooting at Oxford High School. In this episode we discuss what labs can do to be better prepared for a mass fatality, with the hopes that it never happens.
    Show More Show Less
    19 mins
  • #14: The Underrated Forensic Competency
    Dec 13 2021
    Because forensic laboratory scientists and their leaders have no formal constitutional authority, they must be effective at engaging with officials who do, even in difficult circumstances. Conflict management skills should be a part of every forensic scientist's continuing education.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • #15: Can We Get Real, Please?
    Jan 24 2022
    Politics in forensic science; the truth about the causes of erroneous convictions; and troubles at the D.C. forensic laboratory.
    Show More Show Less
    48 mins