Both industry and academic research are critical in the advancement of science and technology. It is important to have results that are immediate and for the future. Immediate results can help to save more lives faster than results that can…   Read more»

@niya-j Your observations on the previous and current status of the use of medical devices is accurate. The lack of medical devices caused a scare last year when the Covid 19 saw major numbers in death and the rate of…   Read more»

@ssbufford This is a unique and crucial time for medical devices. I understand your reasoning for wanting to prioritize the medical devices that directly impact Covid 19. It may not seem fair, but it is safe and necessary. If these…   Read more»

Since the Covid 19 pandemic, the progress of certain medical devices have thrived in certain areas while others have not been able to see fast progress. This pandemic has put the focus on devices that will directly aid in the…   Read more»

@ashleyfitzsimmons It is important that the project manager have primary control of communication between the selected team. The project manager is in charge of all of the oversight of the teams for a project. This manager will know and understand…   Read more»

@jonwil123 You made some good points about the differences between Quality Assurance and Quality Control. The Quality Assurance team is needed to make sure that there are smooth transitions between the planning phase. The planning phase of a project defines…   Read more»

  The Quality Control and Quality Assurance personnel must work together towards the success of completion for a project. These departments have some differences that allow them to watch over the needs of a project. Quality Assurance is a process-based…   Read more»

The Execution part of the process is important, but it is dependent on other phases that come before it. This stage has multiple levels to it because all of the ideas and plans are expected to be carried out. During…   Read more»

@za84njit-edu I agree that having a solidly built schedule is one of the most important techniques in monitoring and controlling a project. Scheduling is established early to allow the team to understand all possible timeframes of a project. Any time…   Read more»

The Monitoring and Controlling process has been an established part of the project management life cycle in order to carry out the proper tasks in a timely manner. There were multiple techniques to carry out this phase of the project….   Read more»

@asg49njit-edu Communication is a key part of being able to interact with multiple people in a group. Project Management involves being able to work within a team. Many projects can have different teams working towards the same goals. Without proper…   Read more»

@nr473 I too am looking into a career as a research scientist. This course has been a great guide of project management in different sectors. Medical devices and drug development are two good sectors that this course has provided information….   Read more»

This course has given me a better base of understanding of what processes are involved in project management. I did not realize the steps and team members necessary to carry out a successful project. In this course, I have learned…   Read more»

@aja38 In product development, safety is the most important factor. When considering all aspects, safety can impact if a product makes it to market and the longevity of the project. Taking the risk and cost of adding more time to…   Read more»

@mark-abdelshahed You made good mention of the environment that everyone is having to experience right now. This impact of this pandemic everyone and their families differently. With all of the adjustments that everyone must make, it should be taken into…   Read more»

Working in a group-centered project requires a large amount of communication in order to be successful. When communication is not clear between group members, gaps in work can occur. Unresponsive group members can cause a disruption in a project. To…   Read more»

@eh76 I agree that a part of the steps in making sure that the closing process is complete involves all documents being filed with all transactions being recorded for the project. The closing of the project must be carried out…   Read more»

It is important to ensure that the project closing is carried out accordingly because it will help to avoid unfavorable scenarios. The steps to ensure that the project has been closed properly should include making sure that all the tasks…   Read more»

While being a part of a research project during the semester, my group learned the benefits of logging information and the activities that were completed by each member. We were researching the impact of different environmental factors on reproduction in…   Read more»

I currently work for the public school system in Virginia. I work directly with a functional structure organization. In this functional structure, there are levels of command that make the decisions for everyone else. The salary, schedule, and resources are…   Read more»