Striving for productive and efficiently run labs is an expected ambition. Since much of the skill development happens from on-the-job training, it is necessary to consider the ways in we teach and learn. Underperformance or slow development can be a result of a disconnect in teaching and learning, not a byproduct of limited capacity. Therefore, this tutorial will provide information about learning styles and teaching modalities that can be implemented on the job. Bridging the disconnect will ultimately lead to progressive development and efficiency in technicians and laboratories.