Altering or omitting the sequence of activities in a project can significantly impact its scope, timeline, and overall success. The sequence of activities ensures that tasks are performed in a logical order, managing dependencies and promoting efficient progress. Disrupting this…   Read more»

Dealing with scope changes after the execution phase has started is indeed challenging, but a structured approach can mitigate the risks. First, thoroughly evaluate the change request by clarifying the requirements with the customer and assessing its impact on the…   Read more»

I completely agree with the importance of maintaining comprehensive project documentation during the execution phase. Accurate logs of risks, actions, issues, and decisions are crucial for tracking progress and ensuring accountability. Utilizing version control software like SharePoint or Confluence helps…   Read more»

During the execution phase, maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation is essential for effective project management and decision-making. Using version control software (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence) ensures that all stakeholders work with the latest documents while tracking changes for accountability. Real-time collaboration…   Read…[Read more]

Altering or omitting the sequence of activities in a project can have significant consequences on its scope, timeline, and overall success. The sequence of activities defines the logical order in which tasks are performed, ensuring that dependencies are properly managed…   Read more»

The frequency of project update meetings largely depends on the project’s size, complexity, and pace. For most projects, weekly meetings strike a good balance, allowing teams to stay aligned on progress, address issues, and prepare for upcoming deadlines without becoming…   Read more»

Project Integration Management (PIM) is essential for ensuring that all project processes work cohesively throughout the project lifecycle. According to the PMBOK guide, PIM consists of several interconnected processes: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The Project Charter…   Read more»

Response to Forum: Success Rate of Projects I believe project success can be classified into multiple dimensions beyond simply meeting the original scope, budget, and timeline. A project is traditionally deemed successful when it delivers the intended outcomes on time…   Read more»

When customers request changes to the project scope after execution has started, it is essential to follow a structured process to prevent scope creep and maintain project control. First, I would thoroughly evaluate the change by clarifying the requirements with…   Read more»

Project plan execution is where careful planning meets real-world challenges, and success hinges on proactive problem-solving and strong team coordination. One key factor in execution is risk mitigation—identifying potential roadblocks before they escalate. For example, in medical device development, regulatory…   Read more»

Project Integration Management (PIM) ensures that all aspects of a project work in harmony by coordinating multiple process groups. While the Project Charter and Project Management Plan (PMP) establish the foundation, other process groups play critical roles in project execution….   Read more»

The FDA manages the issue of companies selectively choosing favorable toxicity test results through strict regulations, mandatory transparency, and independent audits. All toxicity data, both positive and negative, must be included in regulatory submissions, such as 510(k) premarket notifications or…   Read more»

Within the medical device industry, the FDA device review  is the process in which FDA review teams review submitted data to determine whether to approve the device or not. In this process, there might be a meeting of an advisory…   Read more»

In my opinion, the success of a project should not be solely based on meeting the initial goals, timelines, and budgets. even if the project doesn’t fully meet the initial objectives, if it leads to new insights, process improvements, or…   Read more»

Weekly meetings are a good way to gauge the progress of the project team and to inform them of any upcoming deadlines or new changes that need to be incorporated or considered into the project. For larger projects, this might…   Read more»

While external hiring can diversify staff, bring new skills to the team, and create a larger talent pool, internal hiring has a large amount of benefits that make it more beneficial to project managers. A reduction in hiring costs is…   Read more»

Cross-functional teams are essential to many projects, and omitting a sequence of activities can significantly impact their purpose. The purpose of these teams is to allocate project resource effectively and distribute project tasks efficiently. When a project’s schedule is being…   Read more»