Planning for unresponsive team members should be included very early.  This can be managed by having a universal data management system that tracks the tasks and work completed by each individual.  This can be supported by a multi-leveled communication strategy. …   Read more»

I believe that verification is extremely important to design control in medical devices.  As user needs are identified, designs for satisfying those needs can begin.  It through the verification process that that quality, safety, and effectiveness can be maximized.  Without…   Read more»

Every project is a learning the experience.  Nothing ever happens exactly the same.  That is why it is so important for a debrief at the end of every project.  A review of meeting minutes recorded throughout the project, exit interviews,…   Read more»

Working on a project will require high levels of emotional intelligence.  As a 6th grade math teacher, I don’t only teach math content, but integrate social-emotional learning opportunities as well.  Our basic emotions of love, happiness, sadness, anger, and fear…   Read more»

I believe that the basic understanding of a well functioning team is the idea of synergy.  Every team member must embrace the idea that the sum, or whole, is greater than each individual part.  A commitment to the projects purpose…   Read more»