I think this kind of problems must discuss with all team members and find a way to get the project done by the deadline, but we should consider that at the end it’s the project manager who decides about this…   Read more»

In my opinion, I feel it’s communication gap that causes projects to fail. The amount of research and planning that a team can do is only limited to the amount of time given for the project. Communication, however, is what…   Read more»

The timeline of the project and its major deadlines are discussed with every team member of the project and they have plan their schedule accordingly. If there is an absence due to emergency reasons the work should be distributed to…   Read more»

Once the execution process begins there is no stopping it without delays. If personnel is unavailable to work on their section of the project, then work must continue by way of spreading it out to other personnel. In the case…   Read more»

When there are multiple projects occurring at once, you are able to visualize all of your tasks and view them as a “puzzle piece,” while using the Gantt chart.  This will enable someone to prioritize their due dates for the…   Read more»

For me, I think most of the failure causes are happened in the planning stage as it has been mentioned earlier, because the failure purposes in the planning stage that affect the rest of stages, so that are the main…   Read more»

Posted by: @ala26 Communication is extremely important for a successful outcome. Each member of a team should know that they must communicate if they have any issues where they cannot make the deadline. If you have a unresponsive member, the…   Read more»

Project cost can be increased due to many reasons. Some of them may be poor planning, changes in the project, failure of the project design and scope of the project. It is always important to consider the project budget very…   Read more»

Posted by: @rjs84 Part of the executing process involves information distribution, solicitation, source selection, and managing vendor relations. Most of the time and money of the project go into its execution. I would argue that the parts of the executing…   Read more»

I would assume in the absence of an employee everyone else would try their best to make progress in the respected field that won’t be affected by the absentee. I would hope when execution starts that everyone begins to coordinate…   Read more»

This has absolutely been ad huge benefit to my understanding of how biotechnology is produced and processed. Taking Dr. Simon’s accelerated PM course over the summer gave me a good general overview of the PM processes and how they can…   Read more»

The overlapping activities throughout the Gantt chart represent the project as a whole. There may be several tasks taking place simultaneously, and visualizing this on a Gantt chart may help keep tasks on schedule. Some tasks have varying durations and…   Read more»

This course has provided me with additional knowledge, skills, techniques, and tools to successfully manage or deliver projects and programs.  I believe a potential employer is looking to have people who have these skills to enhance excellent communication and decision-making…   Read more»

In terms of completing tasks to meet milestones, the monitoring and controlling process should be occurring throughout the same time. The reason for this is that comparisons with a baseline provides feedback on whether a project is continuing as desired…   Read more»

This is my first class with Dr. Simon. I had taken a course in project management and another course in production planning and control from my home school in Sri Lanka. But this the very first time that I am…   Read more»

Gantt Chart is essential because it helps drill down activities that need to be done by a specific time. It is usually used to track project schedules. You will find that tasks are shown on the vertical axis in the Gantt…   Read more»

If you have to return to earlier phases of a project, I do believe that you lose time. Once you have moved on to the next stage, you are ready for the next step and do not need to remain…   Read more»

The occurrence of multiple overlapping tasks going on in parallel helps increase the productivity of a project. If a task is not constrained by any requirements, then its completion in parallel with other tasks helps ensure projects can be completed…   Read more»

@ks629 I agree that knowing the team members’ different personality types and communicating with them is very important to have everyone on the same page. Communicating with everyone to work cohesively is very important. This will avoid miscommunication and people…   Read more»

As many have already described the steps that happen during the closing phase I would like to discuss the importance of the closing phase in a project. At first, the project closure might seem like an obvious and effortless phase…   Read more»