There are multiple ways one can ensure that the quality of a project is being held to a certain standard and that the risks are being adequately mitigated to not throw off the entire project. One of the ways is…   Read more»

I think the ratio isn’t good enough because it would lead the master degree be like one year of  bachelor degree as people who take masters usually intend to go to industry compared to PhDs. Moreover, they also take masters…   Read more»

I agree that a FDA consultant should be included in the first project meeting. However, I believe this should also extend to other international regulatory bodies, specifically any international market the company is seeking to enter. It does not have…   Read more»

I think that there is no universal rule for project planning. It has to be customized to fit the projects unique needs. However, its definitely a good idea to let team members have some flexibility in how they do their…   Read more»

The differences you’ve pointed out between industry and academia in how they handle projects is very accurate. While academia doesn’t use project management as much as businesses do, it can help alot if researchers tweak these methods to fit their…   Read more»

Typically a missed milestone is a failure, but it would depend on why the milestone was missed. If the milestone is the result of poor management or team members being unable to complete a milestone due to any reason that…   Read more»

It is important for project managers to be flexible in order to be able to successfully manage projects. Flexibility allows for project managers to be able to make tough decisions, particularly in regards to budget. Since medical devices are so…   Read more»

The challenges presented by doing project management for medical devices rather than for construction stem from the fact that the medical device industry is one of the most highly regulated industries in the world. As a result, it is critical…   Read more»

One user had previously mentioned that defining what is not within the scope would help avoiding scope creep. I agree with their point as it can ensure the team does not deviate towards any objectives clearly stated as not in…   Read more»

During the initiation stage, one question I would ask myself is if there are potential ethical and social issues in regards to the product. And if so, how does the team plan to address them if possible? For example, a…   Read more»

I think that projects, that are very hands-on, might be limited by remote and virtual activity. If you want to bring a project to success, you need to work together as a team. I just think productivity increases tremendously when…   Read more»

I think when you exceed the budget, you need to get creative. You need to find ways to reduce costs an do a cost of goods reduction exercise. I would advise going to your costing department to see where all…   Read more»

Every project is different, so I think this answer can vary, case by case. With that being said,I think the most important people are the project managers. A strong project manager that is able to leverage their resources and knowledge…   Read more»

There are not many differences in project management between the two industries. Project managers still need to initiate, plan, execute, and close the project. However, in terms of the intricacies of the role, the medical device industry may present different…   Read more»

Like what many of the preceding replies have mentioned, AI absolutely has its uses in the realm of project management. It can analyze huge qualms of data in fractions of a second, produce reports, pinpoint discrepancies, and suggest improvements to…   Read more»