At my previous jobs, which were not in the medical device industry, the lines of communication were relatively open but not always utilised to the fullest.

* What sorts of project management software or systems does your company have?
We primarily used email or face-to-face communication, which was not always for the best. Often, people were left off of email lists, which caused confusion later down the line. Although attempts were made to mainstream, another issue was that individuals within the company refused to follow-up on emails and preferred only face-to-face communication, which was problematic once the company grew.

* How advanced would you say your company’s project management awareness is, and why?
The awareness was severely lacking — it was a relatively new organization but the foundation was essentially decimated within the first 6 months of launch. Several key players left and the rest of the staff was left to flounder. However, overtime, the organization has begun to thrive but there are severe internal communication issues.

* How have you personally been involved in a project before, and how do you feel it was managed?
I led a few projects, which I hope were executed well — the results were achieved in the end. However, recently, I have been in communication with the organization and the management is very much lacking. Many of the employees have left the company because of a lack of clear and open communication from the top managers.