If a negative variance is determined, the project is over budget. A negative variance is your indicator that the project is behind schedule or over budget and that you need to take action. You might have to increase your budget…   Read more»

To speed up problem-solving in project management you must first define the problem correctly. The to define the problem will determine how to attempt to solve it. Once the problem is defined, you need to start to determine what is…   Read more»

Project scope management is most important as it refers to the total amount of work that must be done in order to deliver a product, service, or result with specified functions and features. It includes everything that must go into…   Read more»

Conflict relates to differences in values, attitudes, needs, expectations, perceptions, communication styles, and personalities. Poor communication is at the root of many failed projects, so it is little surprise that communication leads to team conflict. Without a communication plan, team…   Read more»

Product- Solar-powered cell phone charger Project Initiation Creating a business need-eliminates always having to have a phone charger State the opportunity-eliminate the inconvenience of a dead phone battery and reduces electricity usage Identify the problem- Eliminating the need for a…   Read more»

Management tools I would use to prioritize a project include: Make the Project Schedule Visible to Everyone this keeps team members updated on their top priorities every day. The use of collaborative project and work management tools lets everyone from…   Read more»

As a Project Manager, the key to helping underperforming employees is to act as soon as you start noticing signs of underperformance. Upon noticing changes in their work behavior, you should schedule time for a one-on-one meeting. During this time…   Read more»

Verification and validation are both elements of the medical device testing process, they serve two very different but equally essential functions. In simple terms, verification determines whether the product was built right, while validation determines whether the right product was…   Read more»

Remote employees are working longer, spending time in more meetings, and having to keep up with more communication channels. Instant messaging platforms are best for short messages that need a fairly immediate response. Email is usually better for longer messages…   Read more»

@kellyepcarter Hi Kellye, I believe project management is the same across the healthcare spectrum however the approach to the project may be different. The adoption of project management principles in healthcare has dramatically increased over the years and has become…   Read more»

Posted by: @tgt6 One of the major aspects that need monitoring and controlling is performance and this can be recorded in personal and team performance reports. Imagine that you were assigned as the project manager of a brand new team…   Read more»

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Posted by: @csimmonds23 @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 rigmarole….   Read more»

Posted by: @lei-hao A project team is formed by many team members. As a project manager, creating a good environment in the team could be one of the most important things which will affect the final results. In my opinion,…   Read more»

Posted by: @zcornelius21 What are the advantages of grouping projects under a program? Working in groups is a common part of the business environment and may help businesses to achieve certain tasks, fulfill responsibilities, or complete special projects. While it…   Read more»

Posted by: @jailynp26 What kind of projects interest you the most ? Why? I like projects that provide some real-world learning experiences. It teaches problem-solving, critical thinking, and time management. Particularly project design is an important element of a project,…   Read more»

Posted by: @ajy6 What are some similarities and differences between a functional and project-based organization? Also, which organization would you prefer and why?  A project-based organizational structure consists of a general manager or CEO. There are also functional departments but…   Read more»

This is a great topic dealing with a difficult team member is never easy. There are ways to approach the team member to try and get to the root of the problem. Oftentimes you can start by being persuasive and…   Read more»

Dividing responsibilities or tasks when you have a large group is key. There are times when group members will need to work independently this can be due to scheduling conflicts or the size of the project. One way to structure…   Read more»