I think that when making a team. It is important to have a diverse group with a diverse way of thinking. Additionally, it is important to have a subject matter expert from all related areas like quality, engineering, operations, etc….   Read more»

I think I can be good at both. The top level is more strategic and they think more long term. The bottom level is much more technical. However, I think that as an employee. I would be a lot more…   Read more»

I really like your analogy to Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. In the responses so far, there seems to be a divergence between the needs of the company and the needs of the employees. There seems to be good discussion addressing…   Read more»

There are pros and cons to working with those familiar to you. One pro is that the forming and storming phases of project team formation are much more streamlined, especially if one is familiar with the working styles of other…   Read more»

To see the pros in decisions made by one person is an interesting concept. In school, especially in the American standard of education, we are taught, both in the form of group projects and 20th century history lessons, that decisions…   Read more»

@ac825 I would like to add that an incredible amount of experience in the field may lead to a narrow-minded or tunnel-vision like approach to certain topics. I think someone can be counted on for projects that are directly in…   Read more»

This directly relates to the warning our professors give us at the beginning of our Capstone semesters “Don’t make group members with your friends, as your friend group may no longer stay together.” As ominous as this was, my friends…   Read more»

I would say given the structure from the charts from the power point slides, I would agree that our teams are structured more around a Functional Organization. Each member of the team is responsible for their own separate subsection, which…   Read more»

There are multiple aspects that are considered in making a confidential agreement that make the agreement binding, enforceable, and agreeable by both parties. In the agreement, the definition of confidential information is clearly listed and defined for the individual, which…   Read more»

Non-compete agreements are pretty common in any industry. In the jobs I’ve worked, each one had a non-compete agreement that I was required to sign before working. This agreement basically protects the company from an individual taking all their knowledge…   Read more»

Depending on personal preferences, professional aspirations, and strengths, one may choose between Upper and Middle Management. Some people are ideally suited for upper management because they have a natural gift for imaginative thinking and like leading an organization. Others work…   Read more»

This gift-giving in the “older days” was abused by some big companies, which was over the line and unethical, namely in the case of perdue pharma. Perdue Pharma, a company in the healthcare field, was marketing opoids, which were painkillers…   Read more»

Establishing a project team is an essential first step in making sure a project is successful. Creating a project team that works requires a deliberate approach that considers each member’s unique capabilities as well as the group’s combined abilities. Working…   Read more»

In my opinion, the best organizational structure is the matrix organization. I think this way because the resources in this type of organization are very well managed. The same resources can be used for several projects like  a marketing manager…   Read more»

Maintaining a balanced working relationship is crucial. While prior experience with a team member from a past project can facilitate the initiation of a new one, it is extremely important to ensure that these individuals bring substantial value to the…   Read more»

Before addressing your question, I agree with your statement that being part of middle management can provide a solid foundation for an upper management position. Personally, while I am confident in my ability to succeed in both roles, I lean…   Read more»

The most effective type of organizational structure depends on the type of project being worked on and the available assets. For instance, a Matrix or Functional organization may be better for a smaller company because the entire team is composed…   Read more»

For the project manager, it would definitely be easier to work in a project-based organization than a Matrix organization. In a project-based organization, the project manager only needs to work with their assigned project team and does not need to…   Read more»

Given that the groups had already been assigned their specialty, such as marketing, pre-clinical research, clinical research, etc., the groups have taken on the structure of a functional organization where there is a clear hierarchy among team members and the…   Read more»

As stated in other responses, I think communication and setting expectations are of utmost importance. When a new manager is assigned to a team, it is important that this manager gets to know every member of the team, their habits,…   Read more»