I agree with the posts above. Indentifying the critical path will aid in a seamless execution of the project. Another tool I find to be helpful is a prioritization matrix. It will allow the stakeholders and project managers to break…   Read more»

I believe it is more important to consider money during the planning phase. I say this because without money, there is no project and deadlines don’t matter. You can be given 2 years to replace a broken fridge, but if…   Read more»

Curing patients could be a sustainable business practice, however it does not seem reasonable. With a business model that prioritizes curing patients, a plethora of ethical dilemmas could come into play. By offering life-changing treatments through curing chronic issues, a…   Read more»

Maintaining the critical path is just as important as it sounds, it is absolutely critical to the success of the project. I was the dedicated “Project Manager” for my BME capstone team during my time as an undergrad. Although the…   Read more»

From my experience project risks come in various forms which include financial, schedule, resource, and quality risks which can all impact a projects success differently in their own way. One common form of risk is the schedule risk in which…   Read more»

One important aspect of task scheduling that hasn’t been mentioned is the important of incorporating slack when scheduling tasks. Slack is important to a project as it allows for a project manager and their teams to evaluate how long a…   Read more»

This is a great definition of task scheduling! Another couple of details to include is that task scheduling can change throughout the project based on the schedule available, risks, technical specifications, etc. Observation and conversation with the individuals being scheduled…   Read more»

Effective task scheduling is essential for making sure that project timelines remain on track and resources are used efficiently. A well structured schedule helps identify critical paths, manage dependencies, and prevent bottlenecks. One common approach is following the Critical Path…   Read more»

Long-term revenue streams in biotech and pharmaceutical industries often depend on chronic disease management rather than one time cures. From a project management perspective, the sustainability of gene therapies hinges on how well companies can adapt their business models to…   Read more»

I don’t have industry experience yet, but from what I’ve learned, figuring out the critical path seems super important for keeping projects on track. It makes sense that not all tasks are equally urgent, and if teams don’t recognize that,…   Read more»

Keeping all the project elements coordinated across the 10 knowledge areas comes down to strong Integration Management, which keeps everything running smoothly. A solid project plan helps align the scope, schedule, budget, quality, resources, and risks while keeping communication clear…   Read more»

Scope management goes hand in hand with time and cost management since all three work together to keep a project on track. The project scope lays out what needs to be done, which directly affects the schedule and budget. A…   Read more»

Emails are best for more formal communications and messages that are meant to be sent to a large number of individuals. In case multiple emails build up, it is a good idea to re-evaluate what older emails are important to…   Read more»

A great way to keep up with regulatory changes is via predicting what changes can occur. Some organizations undergo analysis of past regulatory changes in order to understand how regulation can develop in the future, thus allowing for earlier preparation…   Read more»

I agree that risk avoidance is most effectively incorporated during the product design phase. One often overlooked advantage of this phase is the ability to leverage predictive risk analysis tools to proactively identify and eliminate potential hazards before they become…   Read more»

Staying ahead of regulatory changes is incredibly crucial, I agree. Another effective approach is participating in regulatory harmonization initiatives. Harmonization of regulatory requirements has a lot of benefits, including but not limited to, promoting competition and efficiency, reducing clinical testing…   Read more»

I am slightly perplexed as to why the original post in this thread proposed that the less time a project takes, the less beneficial the project will be. How beneficial a product is to the customer is dependent on the…   Read more»

It does seem that missing milestones is an unfortunate part of the project process. Sure, as aforementioned, missing milestones can lead to overall improvement of the product. That is, if the missed milestone was unforeseen or having to do with…   Read more»

It is clear that it is the responsibility of the regulatory departments, as well as other members of upper management, to monitor the trends that the FDA is following. Reviewing health and hazard evaluations from other companies and devices, field…   Read more»

One approach that some projects use to manage scope creep and task delays is the Event Chain Methodology or ECM. ECM identifies potential event chains that can kickstart due to unexpected events and comes up with contingencies for these event…   Read more»