As it is defined, Non-Conformance Material Report (NCMR) allows an individual to report non-conforming material identified during an inspection of items or material or during the movement of the materials. The purpose of the nonconforming material process is to ensure…   Read more»

For an individual to leave work, there could be multiple reasons. One of the many reasons could be not receiving recognition for the work delivered. Being recognized by your superior for the outstanding work you deliver is as important to…   Read more»

Similar to many of my fellow may have already mentioned, this class provides very valuable knowledge. It doesn’t only teach one the broad topic on project management in the medical field but it also taught how one should respond to…   Read more»

In my opinion, this issue is quite common in the workplace. It occurs due to the lack of leadership role from the upper management end. Workers have their projects and reports given to their superior management. From there, it is…   Read more»

Many of the things that motivate others are similar to what motivates me. Taking up challenges and surviving those challenges to feel satisfied in my work motivates me to continue further. The satisfaction feel is one thing that one cannot…   Read more»

The study results did not surprise me much, to be honest. In my opinion, most of the people work for the money, to gain the lifestyle they desire. Everyone needs money in order to survive in this world. Whether it…   Read more»

In my opinion, Schedule variance should be positive and cost variance negative is better if one situation has to be choose between two given. When schedule variance is positive, it is beneficial for the project because the project is progressing…   Read more»

Planned value is the value of the work which we are supposed to have on the deadline date. While the actual cost is what the task actually finish up costing when the project completes. These both values are an important…   Read more»

I agree that the Project Planning Phase is extremely important and crucial for any project’s success. A project must be planned well. Planning is required as it helps in identifying the desired goals, reducing the risks, avoiding the deadlines, and…   Read more»

The phrase – “Everything is about risk” means that the entire project is dependent on whether the reward of continuing the project will outweigh the risk. A project manager must analyze all the possible options and their outcomes before taking…   Read more»

For effective project management, accurate time estimation is crucial. The team member and their logs must be updated at each and every milestone for clarity and proper completion of the project. In order to achieve that goal, all team members…   Read more»

As you have mentioned, Schedule variance specifies project whether how much ahead or behind the schedule. Some factors that can affect the project schedule variance are unexpected changes to the design of the project. These changes bring the new request…   Read more»

Logging work is the most important phase in the project or either in work place. For me, keeping a detailed log of work helps you to produce an intended result in any projects by keeping track of what you have…   Read more»

In the medical field, one should expect that there will always be success and failure. It is the competitive field dealing with human beings and finding a solution to peoples problems. Therefore, it is important that one should always have…   Read more»

It is already half of the semester, and till now we have been studying all different methods and documents that support in managing the project. According to me, the best way to meet the deadlines in this scenario is to…   Read more»

As @mb698 have mentioned, every phase is important in project management however, initiating the project, planning on how to divide into segments and executing that plan is the most crucial part of a project. These are an important phase as…   Read more»

Design Validation is a powerful tool to achieve a highly effective product. For medical devices, it is crucial to conduct a human factor study to be precisely making sure that the device, equipment or process fits well to the human…   Read more»

According to me, logging at work has proven to be very effective and save the struggle when any issue occurs. For me, keeping a detailed log of work helps you to produce an intended result in any projects by keeping…   Read more»

For any project to succeed does not matter what field it is from, communication and collaboration is the key. It is every team members responsibility to inform the project manager of their possible holiday/vacation time. Based on that, the manager…   Read more»

In the field of project management, things do go wrong and unexpected changes are always there. So, including a time buffer as a line item in the schedule is a way to account for unknown changes in the schedule. Also,…   Read more»