People not doing their share of the work is infuriating. This is something that I can’t stand in terms of projects. Doing work is the backbone of getting any project off the ground and up and running. Without work from…   Read more»

One major problem I had was during the planning phase of a project. Essentially, I forgot to label a batch for final production and without labeling, the entire batch would end up in the garbage as it was indistinguishable from…   Read more»

I have also had many different managers over the years. Some have been kind and helpful, and I didn’t mind doing what needed to be done or even going above and beyond while others have felt like an obstacle in…   Read more»

I believe that getting an internship or experience seriously does help one’s chances in landing a solid position after college, however, to say it is necessary is a little bit of an overstatement. One could just as much put down…   Read more»

There are many valid points from the posts created before me, but I believe that I can provide some insight as I used to be a tutor. As a tutor, I tried my very best to engage with my students…   Read more»

Personal Growth and Development is extraordinarily important in the workplace. Breakthroughs in research come from passionate workers who try new things. If one does just the bare minimum, they won’t be able to think outside of the box to develop…   Read more»

So my personal views on substantial data are probably not the ideal course of action for medical devices. Medical devices are special and lifesaving so it is important to be rigorous with the idea of substantial. The definition of substantial…   Read more»

For the simulations, when I am working on it on a timely manner, I love to ask questions at the very beginning to have a better understanding as to what exactly is happening. This allows me to home in on…   Read more»

I believe that Americans put in a lot of work compared to people of other countries for a few reasons. First, I’ll talk about my experiences visiting the countries of my parents in central and south america. In these locations,…   Read more»

Both of these matter, but I believe that preventing demotivation might be more important as employees naturally can lose motivation over time, and if this happens in a large scale, it can end up costing the company more than getting…   Read more»

A lot of issues with vendors stem from bad communication and unclear requirements. It isn’t all about price. To avoid these conflicts and maintain good relations with a vendor, it’s imperative to define clear specifications and write up a contract…   Read more»

As sponsors are necessary for any project to happen, a project manager needs to keep them informed and engaged for timely decisions to be made. Some things that a project manager needs to do is to clarify expectations early on…   Read more»

After reading over many other responses here, I believe the general consensus is no, but I am willing to play devil’s advocate and say that sometimes yes, a company may want to prioritize cost savings over supplier diversity in some…   Read more»

HR here works as a way to improve the quality of people that enter a company which can help in better device designs and smoother project completions. Essentially, there needs to be a filter for quality when it comes to…   Read more»

After pondering this situation, five things come to mind: 1. Pricing and Overall Total Cost This is important as the initial cost may seem favorable but looking at terms can unlock hidden fees. After factoring all costs listed in the…   Read more»

Verification protocols are guidelines that explain how verification is done. They include procedures, criteria, test methods, and standards and are generally established before execution. These protocols help guide the team on what steps are to follow. Verification reports on the…   Read more»

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In my opinion, “handling people” is the biggest challenge when it comes to working on a project. Every single person is different as one can be working with amazing teammates who are responsive, attentive, and willing to work and communicate…   Read more»

In my opinion, “handling people” is the biggest challenge when it comes to working on a project. Every single person is different as one can be working with amazing teammates who are responsive, attentive, and willing to work and communicate…   Read more»

The company has to re-run the tests to determine who has the correct results. Once this is done, they have to compare testing methods and view what standards are being used. Afterwards, they look to fix the issue whether it…   Read more»