This course is extremely beneficial. Not only does this course directly translate to all sectors within biotechnology, but it also has immense value across many industries as well. The knowledge we are receiving are valuable to seemingly any organization. To be able to outline project management processes effectively will get us in the door. Providing innovation and understanding how to best contribute to a project team makes us invaluable. Also understanding the culture and structure of the organization as discussed early in the term will allow us to navigate the work environment effectively. I look forward to my continued sharpening of project management skills that will make me an asset to whatever career path I choose.
I think the most valuable benefits of this course were accomplished goals faster (meaning Project management is essentially the practice of turning ideas into reality. Learning how the pros plan, budget, prioritize, and execute projects will help you do the same in your personal and professional life), give you an edge (because project management is an in-demand skill. Industries such as engineering, healthcare, financial services, technology, and law require people who have a high level of organizational and leadership skills. Skills that project managers are trained to develop) and lead better (Taking this course, not only benefits us, but it also has the ability to benefit the people you lead. You will be better organized, giving your teammates a clearer path to success).
Hi Guys,
So I know we all have been posting discussion questions regarding simulations and all the lectures each week. However, I wanted to get your input on what you think so far about this course?
My personal experience, I took medical device development with Dr. Simon two semester ago and currently my last semester at NJIT, I am enrolled in both of Dr. Simon's courses. I have been applying for jobs in the industry and in a couple interviews I gave in the past semester, I found out that most of the information thought in Dr. Simon's courses is very useful during interviews. Many employers do not expect college graduates in the engineering program to have much knowledge on FDA regulations, Marketing Clinical Trials, or Project Management techniques. So in one of my job interviews, the hiring manager asked me if I ever heard the term GMP or GCP. Luckily, since I was taking medical device development at the time, I was able to answer this question with a lot more detail verses someone who took only engineering courses.
What is your opinion regarding this course and what have you learned so far that you did not know previously?
So personally, I always hear people say that they are a PM but I never really knew what they did. While in this course I actually have details on everyday life, ins and outs, and everything that comes with it. I did not know the amount of responsibility tied to a PM. I have enjoyed the course this far and I think this is a job I can consider in my future. So far out of everything I have learned about the project management life cycle, has been the most interesting. knowing how to execute your ideas and know what to do step by step is very important. Everything thus far we can use in our everyday life and apply it to everything.
Hi Guys,
So I know we all have been posting discussion questions regarding simulations and all the lectures each week. However, I wanted to get your input on what you think so far about this course?
My personal experience, I took medical device development with Dr. Simon two semester ago and currently my last semester at NJIT, I am enrolled in both of Dr. Simon's courses. I have been applying for jobs in the industry and in a couple interviews I gave in the past semester, I found out that most of the information thought in Dr. Simon's courses is very useful during interviews. Many employers do not expect college graduates in the engineering program to have much knowledge on FDA regulations, Marketing Clinical Trials, or Project Management techniques. So in one of my job interviews, the hiring manager asked me if I ever heard the term GMP or GCP. Luckily, since I was taking medical device development at the time, I was able to answer this question with a lot more detail verses someone who took only engineering courses.
What is your opinion regarding this course and what have you learned so far that you did not know previously?
In this course so far I would have to say that I learned different organizational structures. I knew that every job could have a certain way to do things but I never put any thought into each having a specific name. I just assumed that this was just the way things were done in that job setting. Knowing different organizational structures has help me identify what working organizational structure that I prefer to be under while I am working and when I start a business the pros and cons of the organizational structure that I may want to use. Overall, the course itself has thought me so much from knowing the project lifecycle and what it entails. This course is certainly giving me the knowledge to be able to really understand managing a project.
I have learned so much in this project management course. Before this course, project management was such a broad undefined term in my vocabulary. Now, I am clear on the definition of project management and how to apply these principles. It is defined as deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget while pursuing the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge, and experience to achieve specific project objectives. One element to running a successful project is communication. Although quite cliche, communication is key especially in project management. Not just peer to peer communication or being able to effectively share the goals of the project with team members while effectively managing different personality styles but also being able to partake in the syntax of project management. Sharing the knowledge of certain lingo terms and being able to speak a common business language will ensure that everyone is on the same page with the essential framework of project management. Communication is a necessary piece of the project management puzzle.
In this course I learned that there is a lot more to planning a project than what I thought. I initially thought planning a project consisted of figuring out what the focus for the project would be and everything else was figured out as the project goes along. That is not the case at all. The planning is where a majority of the leg work is figured out and done. In the planning phase the project is decided and mapped out from where the project starts to where and when it ends. The planning phase consists of determining who all is involved, who and where the product is developed, who the product will be developed for, the timeframe in which it will be developed, etc. So far, I learned that the planning process is one of the most intricate and detailed parts of a project.
