https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/dani/activity/ Activity feed for Dani. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:38:57 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 eb4e0ff19aee81da5ddaa595ad2919f7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25737/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:02:53 -0400 Bottom-up or Top-Down estimation. According to the PMBOK guide, the WBS or Work Breakdown Structure can be exemplified by two primary approaches, which are top-down estimating, which relies on organization-specific guidelines. In contrast, the bottom-up estimating approach can be used…   Read more»

]]> dbb48e4b90fabbd995c7488b1f52b936 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25736/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 22:00:18 -0400 What kind of project management tools do you use to deal with priorities as a Project Manager?  Have you found that there are constantly shifting priorities in a Project? How do you ensure that your team remains on track and…   Read more»

]]> e8395f06023e5b686544d86e5c9a3ade https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25735/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 21:58:23 -0400 What are some similarities and differences between a functional and project-based organization?  Which organization would you prefer and why? A functional organization is a more recognized and traditional structure where the organization is divided based on the functions performed by…   Read more»

]]> 32ba66b3f86e0f2e7696f8fa8dab20cb https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25576/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:51:36 -0400 Posted by: @smitshah Is it better to design communication management plan just once for all the project in the company and documenting it as a SOP or is it better to have a communication plan that is specific to a…   Read more»

]]> 6c9043e713872630ec468eb70469000b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25575/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 23:33:58 -0400 Posted by: @ka-kyung-kim I have one scenario I wonder about what happens in this caseIn human resource management, a team has been settled and worked on a project and in the middle of the process. The project should keep moving…   Read more»

]]> 76f7dd8797aaa2516e055cb282854be0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25573/ Tue, 12 Apr 2022 22:45:02 -0400 As most of us know, the WBS is a project management tool designed to arrange project tasks in an orderly fashion. However, one can run into pitfalls if the WBS is not utilized correctly.  One potential pitfall is that it…   Read more»

]]> 54ddd3d134dfe452ec0162fbc55048d9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25464/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:53:14 -0400 There are numerous levels of fallout that can occur because of poor project planning. One significant potential consequence is that the project will fail to meet the customers’ expectations. If the customer is dissatisfied with the outcome, they may forgo…   Read more»

]]> 55322eeccb15d4510a60a76c87bc9589 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25462/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:22:50 -0400 The project manager is responsible for breaking down the project into tasks and reviewing the skill level of the project team to assign those tasks.  The project manager has various means for determining and transferring those tasks, and one of…   Read more»

]]> a9ceb96a1e826437234bd467335295d6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25416/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:32:01 -0400 The difference in communication when working from home. I believe most individuals would agree that effective communication between the project manager and the project team is of paramount importance.  Before the pandemic, being able to work from home was a…   Read more»

]]> 36905ba4afdb067cd92a74d8052fe4f8 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25415/ Tue, 05 Apr 2022 01:29:41 -0400 0399bea315a55214efa1197e0da55f47 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25322/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 01:28:27 -0400 What you need to get a job in project management. To get a job in project management, one must first determine if they have the requisite skill set for that position. In addition to obtaining the appropriate training, effective project…   Read more»

]]> df1371880866dc91f594a03ea0013081 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25319/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:53:48 -0400 Who has the most influence on the timeline? Several individuals directly influence the project’s timeline, such as the client, team members, and of course, the project manager.  However, I would argue that stakeholders’ thoughts and opinions play a significant role…   Read more»

]]> b29168ccebd6f91b4d67a3bb91b26a4d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25318/ Sat, 02 Apr 2022 00:34:41 -0400   How might the scope of a project be altered if the Sequence Activities were altered or omitted? A project would suffer greatly if one did not properly adhere to the sequence of activities.  Certain activities must be performed in…   Read more»

]]> 9ab196ff27b1f31ba4da4196656c0bee https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25120/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 02:15:35 -0400 Some of the advantages of grouping related projects under a program are as follows: Enhances the sharing of resources. Assists with the management of conflict. Enhanced ability to identify risks. Facilitates the management of interdependent projects. The most relevant projects…   Read more»

]]> 0b9b295191e1544f98137604db362102 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25116/ Tue, 22 Mar 2022 01:16:07 -0400 There are numerous things that a project manager can do to foster a collaborative environment among team members, such as establishing clear goals, seeking solutions rather than dwelling on problems, praising and rewarding the achievement of goals, and encouraging team…   Read more»

]]> 2046f1116745f6ddb200023a557bc35e https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25112/ Mon, 21 Mar 2022 22:41:27 -0400 Greetings Everyone!   My name is Danielle Duvernay and I am an MSHI (Masters of Science Health Informatics) student studying at Morehouse School of Medicine. Included my Linked In Page below: http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-duvernay-0a043818a   I sent an invitation to everyone currently…   Read more»

]]> 025e45c00ab5dfb918f6fda80627677b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25034/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:39:46 -0400 For myself, I do not determine a project’s worth on how easy or hard it is to accomplish, instead, I am most interested in those that produce the greatest reward or benefit.   A few years ago, I worked with a…   Read more»

]]> a0611cfb6ae0f0165d07b5dca0c22393 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25033/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 03:15:01 -0400 During my project management research, I have noticed that there is often confusion between the roles and responsibilities of Project Management and Product Management, as sometimes the roles are seen as interchangeable and sometimes separate. Essentially product managers oversee supporting…   Read more»

]]> a8ef1ee61dc4635864120b7746076410 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25032/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 02:27:12 -0400 One of the often-overlooked aspects of project management is its role in creating a productive cultural environment.  The ability of the project manager to influence cultural norms is increasingly seen as valuable in conducting operations and meeting project goals (Brown…   Read more»

]]> 6b477b317a329bf8c4343f3646881b37 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24928/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 03:53:50 -0500 @brianoe17 I agree that the ethics of the FDA are a cause for concern, specifically as it relates to how the FDA is now funded.  As a direct result of tremendous pressures which arose from the HIV-AIDS epidemic of the…   Read more»

]]> 768b1d0e95c79f5a305d8069358de0e0 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24881/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 03:28:51 -0500 @jbarbee There are numerous methods for dealing with an underperforming team member, and I agree that many different circumstances can cause performance issues. One of the first steps would be to define what would constitute underperforming for the project.  Three…   Read more»

]]> 7f64e40997ef9e99371232a7b8a2e646 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24877/ Tue, 08 Mar 2022 00:21:44 -0500 @ajy6 In agreement with your statements regarding the importance of the project leader clearly defining team goals, establishing proper communication, and adhering to a schedule.    Project team leaders face numerous challenges in ensuring adherence to deadlines, fortunately, several tools…   Read more»

]]> a73710ab198277a4376ede887a22457c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24733/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:26:48 -0500 Most individuals in the workforce who have been involved in a project are likely to have encountered a difficult person in the project workgroup.  Some experts have suggested that it is vital to address this issue as soon as possible…   Read more»

]]> e8733b8325068fbbda2c70f05fd768bc https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24732/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:26:47 -0500 One old proverb proposes that many hands make light work.  In other words, tasks are easier to accomplish when one includes or relies on others. Some basic tenants of dividing the workload are to develop a plan, clarify roles, set…   Read more»

]]> 59203bfc17e0ef2c960313c62b6a477b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24729/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 01:26:46 -0500 Both technical and interpersonal skills are crucial components of successful project management.  Although it is difficult to assign mere percentages to either skill, arguably interpersonal skills can be just as valuable or even more valuable than technical skills.  For most…   Read more»

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