One of the most difficult parts when it comes to working on a team project is maintaining team alignment as the project evolves. This also includes all stages of product development, from planning to ...

From another perspective, project management tools are not only about having a planning aid, but they also work as a tool to support decision making through a system that shapes how a team can think a...

Another perspective can be that the impact of changes to a project is not only about documenting and communicating the associated effects. The process also involves presenting the change as a choice w...

It is also significant to take the perspective on how an overreliance on EVM metrics can also develop a false sense of control for everyone, especially in a highly complex project where progress can b...

In one situation I encountered, my team was working towards a hard regulatory deadline for FDA submission. Initially, as in most engineering projects, there was a built-in buffer time that made the ti...

The added advantage of a Gantt chart is that they are indispensable in the medical device industry since they not only map timelines but also make regulatory expectations visible compared to other pro...

One technique that is truly effective is the work authorization system because it acts as a checkpoint or transition between the planning and action stages. A team may have reliable communication and ...

Project management information systems can be argued to be the most essential strategy since they are the central point where aspects such as planning, execution, communication, and accountability all...

Along with avoiding lack of communication and understanding the project requirements from the start, I would like to add that another challenge can occur in the development of a design phase. There ca...

In industry, a PM can rely on types of structured experimental strategies instead of trial and error. The simulation provided the opportunity to set out experimental designs to test our parameters. In...

It is also essential to consider a different perspective when it comes to coming back to the previous phase in a project. Overall, it is much less about the quantity of deviation of a project and more...

An interesting perspective that can be overlooked is how individuals who never interact with the project can still be a stakeholder since they are integral to being affected as a general byproduct of ...

As mentioned, estimation failures can be detrimental in the planning phase of a medical device since they can disrupt budgets and timelines but also the confidence of stakeholders. Compared to general...

A PM has the responsibility to balance FDA expectations, shareholder pressures, and consumer needs. The way they may tackle these objectives is by prioritizing regulatory compliance and patient safety...

An essential difference when it comes to constructing a WBS for medical devices is that it should be built around regulatory readiness as an ongoing process instead of a final step. In a general engin...