I think pushing scope can be a great thing, as long as you are not pushing deadlines past any hard points that were set during the Initiation and Planning stages. Whenever possible, cost/benefit analysis of adding scope should be done,…   Read more»

Based on what we learned from the week 1 lecture, having a good plan and communication are key to avoiding stress. Breaking the project into smaller tasks and setting realistic deadlines could help avoid any last-minute issues. In addition, staying…   Read more»

In medical device development, project managers must find a balance between sticking to the project plan and making room for new ideas. One way to handle this is by carefully reviewing incoming innovations and see how they might affect aspects…   Read more»

I totally agree with that too much detail can become unnecessarily complicated.  but this can be only applied when their is early planning, good communication, adaptability, and understanding within the team members. When it comes to flexibility employees do need…   Read more»

The balance between thorough detail and flexibility are important in project planning. Too much detail, such as consistent step-by-step can be a burden for team members when attempting to achieve meaningful work and providing their own unique skill sets and…   Read more»

A project should no longer be considered feasible once a team has reached a “dead end” countless times and spent a noteworthy amount of budget in the persuit of the project. The team has also analyzed the possibilities of if…   Read more»

Project managers must first identify clear parameters as to what must be accomplished. This includes constructing a Gantt chart with strict deadlines and incorporated slack time for potential delays. All tasks should be further broken down into more specific tasks…   Read more»

Project management in my opinion is more about managing a project but about managing people and their workflows to get something done. A good project manager must be flexible to change, creative, and easy to work with. There are a…   Read more»

In my opinion, teamwork is a very important aspect of getting a project done, but despite that not always will you be placed in an ideal team, I believe part of being a project manager means also understanding how people…   Read more»

I strongly believe that good communication skill is a must for  good project manager. To my understanding, the PM is the one the represents client in front of the working team, and represents the team in front of the client….   Read more»

I certainly agree that when the project manager or PI is organized accomplishing tasks/projects becomes easier. Project managers who are on top of the people who report to them, and the actual projects, definitely make project timelines smoother and easier…   Read more»

I’m not a project manager but when I was still doing internship I had interned at a place that made me do some hardware project management at a start up. Most of the work I was doing was focused on…   Read more»

I’m not a project manager just yet, but I have seen the stress that comes with the role of a project manager. I’ve been involved in a CAPA where multiple job positions were opened up to address inconsistencies in findings…   Read more»

During my time in industry, I’ve noticed the necessity of time management in terms of project efficiency and effectiveness. I think this question is fundamental to consider, particularly if you plan on working in a project-based role. For me, it…   Read more»

Prioritizing work across multiple projects simultaneously can be very difficult. Having clearly defined objectives and timelines within each project is the best way to figure out how to balance multiple projects. If there are clear objectives, then you can know…   Read more»

Setting clear objectives and assigning tasks before getting into the project can help with avoiding scope creep. In few scenarios, scope creep may be beneficial to the overall project by adding necessary steps that were not considered during the planning…   Read more»