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grm27 replied to the topic "Clinical Trials" -

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:27:05 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "What should the project team learn from the failure project" -

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:17:34 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Job Satisfaction" -

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 01:11:00 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Familiarity of eachothers work" -

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:35:45 -0400

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»

grm27 posted a new topic "Scope Management in Biomedical Devices" -

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:23:38 -0400

In the medical world the scope of a project can change with even the slightest of events. How do you ensure that the scope of a biomedical devices project remains manageable and focused, considering the constant influx of new requirements,… Read more»

grm27 posted a new topic "Time Management in Medical Devices" -

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 15:19:10 -0400

Learning about time management this week how can we best manage time when developing biomedical devices, given the strict regulations, fast-evolving technology, and the need for accuracy?

grm27 replied to the topic "Team members personal issues with eachother" -

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:52:34 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Project manager flexibility" -

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:43:22 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Most Important Phase" -

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 01:21:13 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Project Slack Time" -

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:35:02 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Email Communication" -

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:28:04 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Success Rate of Projects" -

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 00:21:16 -0400

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Difficulty of a Project" -

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:29:15 -0500

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Managing a Hectic Workplace" -

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 22:13:49 -0500

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»

grm27 posted a new topic "Planning and Executing in Project Management" -

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:57:46 -0500

In the world of biomedical engineering project management, the planning and execution phases play a pivotal role in determining project success. This includes coordinating research or overseeing product development and project managers can face a variety of challenges during these… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Project plans flexibility" -

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:00:39 -0500

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Challenges PM face" -

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:53:17 -0500

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Determining relationships between tasks" -

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 20:39:43 -0500

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Project manager priority" -

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 04:24:21 -0500

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Hiring team members" -

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:53:51 -0500

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»

grm27 replied to the topic "Making connections between people and schools" -

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 03:18:30 -0500

Hello,
I am Garrett Muscatella and I am from NJIT studying Biomedical Engineering. Here is my linkedin.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrett-muscatella-9259b7221?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3Bvkk1FlqHSySr6GXVWRXZqg%3D%3D
Hope to connect with you guys!

grm27 replied to the topic "How poor planning affects a project" -

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 21:42:42 -0500

Obviously, as many people have said poor planning affects the outcome of the whole project. Inefficient planning will lead to many roadblocks in the project which will slow down the whole process. In my experience, since I have not been… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Power of Stakeholders" -

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:26:38 -0500

For projects to be successful, I think that stakeholders need to possess a lot of power in the project teams. As dmf2 stated above, stakeholders have very crucial responsibilities in funding, clarifying objectives, giving feedback, and monitoring risk. Without full… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Lessons Learned" -

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:14:23 -0500

I believe that documenting what you have learned and the steps you have taken is crucial for the whole team. There may be some parts of the team that understands something while the other parts do not. This is why… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Determining project priority" -

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 04:14:26 -0500

I am not sure I agree with the company being more successful if they hire more people to take on these smaller projects. I think companies like Stryker have people who calculate risk and reward for all their projects. They… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Project Manager Experience" -

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:41:15 -0500

I think this question is very interesting and could have many different opinions. For me, I can see benefits from each side. Especially for medical devices, clinical experience would be of great benefit because you have hands on experience that… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Leaders: Nature or Nurture?" -

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:20:52 -0500

Although I do believe some people are just better at being leaders than others, I think a lot of it stems from their past experiences. Depending on the who the person is, they will have different experiences during their life… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "More Influence or Less?" -

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:45:13 -0500

Something that I have to do currently for my senior capstone class is a weekly status report. In this status report we have to include a schedule of our current week activities as well as our activities for the next… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Funding in Medical Devices Industry" -

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:35:25 -0500

I really believe that funding should depend on how long that this project has been in the works for. If the project is running out of funds because it has lasted a long time, but the team is very close… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "PDCA cycle in Biomedical Engineering" -

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 00:26:00 -0500

The PDCA cycle is an integral part for the process of Biomedical engineering that incorporates all employees and teams within a project. Every part of the team must plan, do, check, and act in order to get the best results… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Verification and Validation" -

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:48:05 -0500

The way I look at verification and validation is by comparing it to in vitro and in vivo testing. Verification applies to all the research that is done before actual testing. This includes the theoretical information that is expected from… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "FDA Responsibilities" -

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:33:25 -0500

In my opinion the most important responsibilities for the FDA are the first two mission statements they have. The first one being to protect the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, medical devices, and food. Without the FDA… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "FDA Approves First Digital Pill in USA" -

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:24:15 -0500

Since the digital pill is considered a combination product the functions must be taken into account to see what will need to be sent to the FDA. As stated in previous responses, the primary mode of action for the device… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Interpersonal Skills" -

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 23:44:02 -0500

In my opinion, I believe that interpersonal skills are imperative for one to find success in their career. Within the biomedical engineering, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries, interpersonal skills will take you a long way in navigating throughout any company…. Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Sizes of Project Teams" -

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:49:55 -0500

Although working in large teams can allow for great collaboration with different minds and backgrounds I believe it can cause a lot of difficulties as well. I prefer small teams because the team members can be much more intimate with… Read more»

grm27 replied to the topic "Ideal project team" -

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 16:49:54 -0500

When selecting a project team, both technical and interpersonal skills should be considered depending on the task at hand. To start, does the person being looked at contain the necessary skills that will contribute to the teams success. I believe… Read more»