https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/dehayesmsm-edu/activity/ Activity feed for dehayes@msm.edu. Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:55:24 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 36ed03dd6129b57a837fcf6caeac2b26 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25710/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:52:29 -0400 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»

]]> e86f023eeddd1a5d2dd1f618f58ee90d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25709/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:49:46 -0400 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»

]]> 28d25733704d096ac0ab506c92b48a2c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25708/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 13:47:21 -0400 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»

]]> fe5143fee75e11e6d8beab35ddb840ba https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25623/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:42:36 -0400 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»

]]> e2563fa16880e94fce43efa8dd3a4b47 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25620/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:28:50 -0400 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»

]]> 1b3308b6427464cc99b246a00608f729 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25619/ Sat, 16 Apr 2022 16:25:39 -0400 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»

]]> 89d5964ec28dd4fbc1b561879489b995 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25446/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:54:05 -0400 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»

]]> 62f882b3d0e61e63150a260ab3642f42 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25444/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 01:05:30 -0400 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»

]]> 1f0bb5885abd339f967200d6fd923a40 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25442/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:25:28 -0400 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»

]]> 2fd8e4ac996514d9112796923e291e0d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25261/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:48:53 -0400 @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»

]]> 58d9dbd8a9b27c435b8a8fa67819eb98 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25260/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:27:38 -0400 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»

]]> 8338bf6af34e67f5c2eb9d41bb0c624c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25259/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:11:10 -0400 @jbarbee Hi Jada, just sent you a connect. 

]]> 41d9eb488e0a49bf82e1c556a42775a5 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25258/ Tue, 29 Mar 2022 00:08:32 -0400 Hi, my name De’Onna Hayes and I am pursuing a Master’s in Health Informatics at Morehouse School of Medicine. I am excited to connect with like-minded professionals. Here’s my LinkedIn page:  linkedin.com/in/de-onna-hayes-9b7248109.
Let’s connect!

]]> f6b1486038ab6a705e593c7f5001b0f1 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25172/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 02:09:36 -0400 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»

]]> cd5774104a966934888165e81a932dbe https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25169/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 01:54:31 -0400 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»

]]> dc79188fb5fa78570de07bdf89495342 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25166/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 01:35:52 -0400 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»

]]> 8b1f0e7d36ad7bd84527340cd05ac70a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25057/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:46:51 -0400 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»

]]> 831c91633f9533a1534ad2ca592acffe https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25056/ Thu, 17 Mar 2022 03:14:40 -0400 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»

]]> 897a65645125e1edbce901a2e28b4de3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24973/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:26:57 -0400 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»

]]> 9b4ea7c323dca841254b935c40cedab2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24972/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:26:56 -0400 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»

]]> 383ca55b87c56b0f08b1daf8f92f3e8a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24971/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:26:56 -0400 When working in a group it is important to hold members accountable for deadlines. Accountability builds trust.  Accountability for the group means that individuals meet deadlines, understand and follow guidelines to meet objectives/targets. Deadlines can be set independently and together…   Read more»

]]> f04545f8792ef929b206859cb02676b4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24960/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:26:40 -0400 @ahmadfarhan We all know managing deadlines is crucial to project success. Without deadlines, there would not be a sense of urgency, direction, or motivation to get things done. That is why scheduling due dates for tasks and deliverables is a…   Read more»

]]> d0fe540bedf9b224540970b75c00dd86 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24959/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:26:39 -0400 @anthonynjit I agree the logic of small teams is that the fewer people working together, the less confusion. For example, fewer moving pieces equals more efficiency. Following are several benefits of smaller teams. Individual efforts are perceived as less valuable…   Read more»

]]> a820500c664a306cfac5806b65ffe7c9 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24958/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 18:26:39 -0400 @dani Great question. To obtain permission to market a drug, the manufacturer must satisfy the FDA that the drug is both safe and effective. The FDA’s approval is mandatory medicine must follow the FDA standards regardless of their relevance, efficiency,…   Read more»

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