I believe that I fall into that category because challenges throughout the work day keep things interesting. A repetitive job that does not push its workers is boring and will cause the workers to lose motivation and quit. What motivates…   Read more»

Some ways to motivate the team members would be to encourage open communication amongst one another. This ensures that everyone is comfortable speaking to each other. Also, the project manager’s level of motivation does affect the team productivity because the…   Read more»

As my colleagues have posted above, I also agree that I would prefer to continue as an engineer for a few years. In that process, I would like to quickly rise to Principal Engineer then transition into a managerial position…   Read more»

I think it depends on the individual’s inner motives, goals, incentives, etc. Yes, Americans typically work more hours than most other countries sure. I personally work a bit more than 40hrs but that’s to minimize the workload for the next…   Read more»

Retaining talent is very beneficial for several reasons. First, talent sometimes is hard to find. Talented individuals can potentially help those around them to complete projects and mentor others which is awesome in the workplace. Another benefit to this is…   Read more»

What motivates me is my drive to help others. I believe in altruism and that we should strive to lend a hand to those in need. It’s those who deny help who need it the most. By helping others, you…   Read more»

I agree with srg36 only if the selection of a new supplier would hinder the progress of a project or manufacturing of devices. But I also agree with ks629 that sticking with the same supplier does not solve the issue….   Read more»

I had not gone thru the experience yet however I would imagine that if the team is not adequately prepared as Hiren stated, then that could be difficult to overcome. The timeline will get pushed back if there is a…   Read more»

The rate of return is similar to Return on investment (ROI) in the sense that there exists an amount or percentage of money coming back to the investor(s). Factors that influence the rate of return include the current climate in…   Read more»

I’ve experienced several different kinds of changes. One change I’ve implemented several times was the change of requirements listed in our CAD drawings. I also had to change document policies within SOPs to reflect current practices. These two changes would…   Read more»

I agree with the above posts that Metrics are essential to showing progress on any project, action, task, etc. Metrics not only show the status but can reveal critical information about how for example, Quality Systems or KPIs are performing…   Read more»

From my experience, the project schedule is a pretty solid way to track progress and determine potential end date of the project. However I agree with Aasutosh’s list and as934 addition to that list. These components all make up the…   Read more»

From my experience and as msc52njit-edu and srg36 have mentioned, missing project members due to other commitments may affect the schedule variance. This is because without one person or two, etc. each action item that the team members are in…   Read more»

I agree with everyone stated above that the project team should be open to communicating on a consistent basis. Communication is key because any issues that arise or may arise can be solved or addressed during meeting times instead of…   Read more»

I agree with srg36 that the mentioned parts are very important in the project but are not the most important. I do however understand where rjs84 is coming from because if enough resources are not allocated to, for example, suppliers,…   Read more»

Design Validation is a pivotal stage in the product development cycle. I have experience regarding process validation but not design validation. However, user needs need to be met because that is directly coming from the customer who is providing the…   Read more»

Communication is key to any project team. Therefore, it is part of the project manager to facilitate an open environment for expressions of any concerns. One should first schedule a meeting with the PM to discuss the issue and then…   Read more»

Typically the Project Manager would be notified ahead of time if it’s for a personal leave. If its an unexpected leave, then the PM would need to accommodate and move dates and action items around to the remaining members of…   Read more»

The planning phase is very crucial and dictates the direction into which the team will take to accomplish the project goals. Overlapping tasks and projects is a common thing that sometimes inescapable. Communication between teams and project leads is essential…   Read more»

In my company, one of the projects I am on closely resembles the second option. The second option is more relatable to a typical medical device product development cycle. One of the main problems is time. Assigned tasks or action…   Read more»