@ridmehta I agree as well. Projects that are short in timeframe but reap impactful results are most sought after for me. It is easy to lose steam/sight of the objective when a project is long and draw...

@dehayesmsm-edu I think you draw a good point as far as how to keep employees motivated with in a functional organization. Its easy to lose sight of the company's objectives and get lost in the daily ...

Functional organizations have various departments and a designated departmental figure head. Authority in this structure is defined. This in most cases is long term. On the other hand within a project...

@justinmb Agreed. Animals used for sustenance is viewed differently as it provides sustainable nutrition to humans. On the other hand, research subjects animals to what may be viewed as cruel and inhu...

@daryllynnn Great compilation of info. The statement regarding structures such as schools or skyscraper following a specific pattern as opposed to medical devices being newly engineered tools paints a...

Project management for medical devices is slightly more complex than that of a school building or skyscraper in that there are regulatory requirements. An entity or individual looking to gain FDA appr...

Interpersonal skills and technical skills are highly important in various sectors. However, it is possible that more can be said of someone who has the skills to effectively communicate and interact w...

@cem34 This is a good point. There are already several testing and approval stages that medical devices must undergo. To add a pandemic to the mix only further complicates and prolongs the process. It...

@jal58 You make a great point about determining what exactly underperforming entails. I think it is safe to say communication and redirecting is a feasible course of action. It is easy to lose steam t...