I think it’s harder stage because trying to sell just an idea or have others supporting it is not easy compared to a finalized product. it’s harder to market an idea rather than a working finalized product in hand. As of my past experience, I used to work in an Innovation center. It is a lab working on newer technologies trying to reach out to the…[Read more]

I agree with you, choosing the right team member for a project is a big factor in the success. In my past job, we used to work in a group called Solution team in general. Some of us were more focused on hardware and software. Part of the project planning is to choose the right team member related to the project. we had 8 decision point for each…[Read more]

From my experince with Innodisk, A lot of our customers from Medical sector tent to request a locked bill of materials after the FDA approval. Eventhough simillar components will do the same functionality. but they have different tolerence. non of the componants is accurate 100%. So, they react differently with different systems and can cause a…[Read more]

From my work experience with Panasonic. I had a chance to work a 3D Anatomy project. Th main purpose of the project is education. It is a simulation software for the anatomy of the body and allows you to dive in different layers. I think this type of project classifies as class 1. however not sure which department is responsible for such a…[Read more]

I think it depends on what type of upgrade you are looking for. From my work experience with Innodisk which is a company manufacture SSD and DRAM. One of the vertical we focus on is a medical market, and one of the requirement to upgrade a medical device with our SSD is required to go through FDA approval. Even it’s not going to affect the device…[Read more]

I think the Fitbit should be classified as a class 1 device. some of this devices still had sensors to collect health-related information such as; heart rate and blood pressure. Which full under general control. But, I think they classified it as Class 2 due to Software involve in this type of calculation. The first department for such a project…[Read more]

I think you bring up a very valed point. I have seen great project that didn’t continue or been cancelled by the company due to other periority projects. How ever this periority project sometimes is not the best and may be the ones are better ideas. How ever companies always look for what is the market needs and what will bring more profet. To…[Read more]

I agree with you that based on the course and the article you posted the ratio of interpersonal skills vs technical knowledge is almost 3:1. But, this is the case here as we enrolled in an engineering degree. So, of course, the program will focus on more technical knowledge and it is also required to have management courses to graduate. there are…[Read more]

I worked at Panasonic innovation center for two and half years as a solution engineer. we have a dedicated team of program managers and focused project manager. Our C-levels and upper management will set the strategies and tactics for the yearly goal. As a solution company, we change our focus as the market need. Also, as a solution center, we…[Read more]

I would agree with you that face to face meeting is more productive and effective when it comes to time management and quick respond. However, Form my work experience. It is always hard to schedule a meeting that can fit everyone’s calendar. Also, Sometimes when you work on a big project, you outsource other company to complete part of the tasks…[Read more]