ABSTRACT
This chapter is written to be both a practical and a conceptual guide for the laboratory animal manager engaged directly or indirectly in training. The lab animal facility manager is sometimes held directly responsible for the outcomes of training within the facility. A facility manager shows leadership in many aspects of laboratory animal operations. Leadership may vary depending on specific circumstances and objectives. A particular means to develop a culture of learning is to create opportunities and encourage others to be involved in outreach training, which is providing information to those who might not otherwise have access through a training experience. An additional benefit of outreach training is to provide school systems support in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). A buzzword associated with establishing a culture, whether for training or another purpose, is the term engaged. Engaged means involvement in something to a high level of commitment.
