I can relate to this because I also tended to have tunnel vision during the simulations. What helped me the most was working with my team. They would bring up different ideas or challenge my thinking, which forced me to…   Read more»

I agree that job satisfaction is important. At the end of the day, people leave for better opportunities. Most individuals are always looking for growth, whether that means higher pay or a promotion. Even if someone likes their job, it…   Read more»

I agree with your point that a lot of people work extra hours because of peer pressure and expectations, not just motivation. In my experience, it is pretty common to feel like you have to stay busy or be available…   Read more»

Like many others in this thread, one of the biggest things I’ve taken from this class is how important communication and team dynamics are, especially in project management. You can have a solid plan, but if the team isn’t aligned…   Read more»

In this situation, I think the passion for the work itself would be enough to keep me motivated. Even if there is no long term growth within that specific role, enjoying the field and the project would push me to…   Read more»

Like many others, I’m not really surprised by these results. I think most people value enjoying their work and the people around them more than we might initially expect. That said, I would’ve thought career growth and development would be…   Read more»

I would go with time management, risk management, and quality management. Time is important because every project is working toward a deadline. If the schedule slips it can impact everything else. Risk is also a big one because there are…   Read more»

I think from my previous experience at a job, having weekly standups worked really well for this. Everyone would go over what they were working on, so even if you weren’t directly involved, you still had a general idea of…   Read more»

I agree that losing someone mid project can definitely slow things down, especially if they were handling a critical task. I think one of the best ways to manage it is to quickly identify if that task is on the…   Read more»

@ms2678 I agree with your point that sponsors and stakeholders have a major influence on a project’s outcome. Your example of prioritizing speed over doing things properly is a good illustration of how their decisions can have long-term consequences. Saving…   Read more»

I personally think it is better to build buffer time into the schedule whenever possible. A project manager’s role is to create a realistic timeline and ensure the project is completed on time, and part of that is anticipating that…   Read more»

During my last internship, I ran into a delay that impacted a key milestone. I was responsible for performing model compensation on additively manufactured parts, which required CT scanning to measure distortion. However, the CT scanner malfunctioned, and what was…   Read more»

I agree with your point that going back to an earlier phase does not mean the project is moving backwards. In this situation, the planning phase gave a general idea of budget and timeline, but once more detailed information became…   Read more»

In the minisim, shortening the animal experiment timeline increases risk because it can lead to incomplete or unreliable data. While it may seem like time is being saved upfront, it could actually create bigger delays later if the study needs…   Read more»

The first step is to confirm the defects are actually coming form the vendor and not form testing or handling. Once it is verified that it is solely from the vendor, and this is the only qualified vendor, switching is…   Read more»

In terms of completing a project promptly, I believe the obvious answer is the manager. They are in charge of ensuring all tasks are being completed and that deadlines are being met. They are responsible for the overall success of…   Read more»

During my last internship, I had missed a milestone. I needed to perform model compensation on a batch of parts. Basically, when something is being additively manufactured it will not print to the exact same dimensions as it is in…   Read more»

I see a majority of individuals believe that the planning phase is the most crucial for project success. I have to say that I agree with these people because the planning phase is crucial for having the project be completed…   Read more»

I think as a PM, when you do not have preliminary data to work off of, you have to go back to the basics. Even without past tests, you still have engineering principles, material properties, and risk analysis to guide…   Read more»

Slack is important because it gives you flexibility. A project does not always go 100 percent according to plan, and issues will come up. Slack allows you to handle those issues while still finishing the project on time. Without it,…   Read more»