As stated before, when talking about “Substantial data” it does not just mean the quantity of the trials. Quantity really only depends on how complex the the device is. My idea of “substantial data” is whether or not it gives…   Read more»

An important aspect of life is to learn from failure and not run away from it. This connects to a project failure because the project team should learn from the experience and not completely shut down. When a failure occurs…   Read more»

Even though I believe money plays a big role in motivation driving motivation ad productivity, I still believe there are many other factors that could do this as well. One of the biggest factors that I think can make people…   Read more»

I think that if everyone on the project team has an understanding of what each other does it is very good for the team as a whole. Having this connection can allow team members to appreciate what each other does…   Read more»

My approach to a problem like this would to be to hear both sides of the issue, stay impartial, a figure out a solution or common ground that can be met. I would first call in each person or party…   Read more»

I think flexibility on the part of the project manager is very important, however it is definitely dependent on certain factors. For one, the severity of the personal problem can either increase or decrease the flexibility of the project manager….   Read more»

As many people have said already, I do not think there is just one to pick from. However, if I had to pick one phase that was most crucial for the entirety of the project it would be the initial…   Read more»

Slack in project management is very important because it allows for flexibility and minimization risk. It creates a buffer for tasks that may take longer than expected to complete. This is definitely a necessary thing to think about in a…   Read more»

I have always struggled to keep my email inbox clean. I always find myself reading the subject line and if it is not important to me I don’t even open it. Just from being at NJIT I get tons of…   Read more»

The definition of success is definitely not as clear as people believe sometimes. Many times success takes into account many different outcomes and achievements. In other words, if certain things happen along the way or different outcomes could mean some…   Read more»

I think managing the project scope is probably the most difficult part of project management. In the beginning of the project you have to lay out all of the steps with specific details of what is going to happen during…   Read more»

If I was a project manager in a fast paced work environment the main things I would prioritize are communication and collaboration, gathering information, positivity and improvement. Proactive communication and collaboration with team member is essential for both sides to…   Read more»

I am always on the side of flexibility in these circumstances. A more flexible plan can overcome many challenges that may occur during a project. For instance, say shipping on materials are delayed, however this does not affect the timeframe…   Read more»

One challenge that project managers face when handling a project is changes in the project scope or timelines. This can be caused by a variety of factors including unexpected changes or problems, or changes in the stakeholders needs. In order…   Read more»

To speed up the process of getting input from all team members into the project schedule without wasting time, the project manager can set up collaborative meetings. These sessions would serve as a time for team members to share their…   Read more»

Responding to @kaf43, balancing stakeholder and project team satisfaction is crucial for project success. Stakeholders’ satisfaction is important as they provide essential resources and support to the project team. Not satisfying the stakeholder can lead to project delays or even…   Read more»

In my opinion I think a mixture of both would make a team very successful. I think for employees who I want to be leaders on the team I would definitely look for someone who has a wide range of…   Read more»