It very rare to find an instance in which when taking a Step back, is actually step forward. Project management is all about practicality so I would have to side with @am2343. Even though taking a Step back to improve…   Read more»

There are several ways that we can do to avoid going back, quick and easy is one is to just change the overall scope of the project to align it with current results, however you might have to find a…   Read more»

The first answer that comes to my mind is very basic and sadly true, every step of the project is important. But after thinking over it for some time, I would have to side with Planning/Initiation step, as it serves…   Read more»

Ryan R asked a very nice question, and something that might have crossed our minds during the lecture this week. This is something that I personally have no experience over, as I have usually been onboarded for a project right…   Read more»

Posted by: @talha-chaudhry One of the interesting things that Dr. Simon mentioned in this weeks lecture was the concept of team development. When you are a project manager, your project team is not composed of robotic entities. They are human…   Read more»

I think this is very hard subject to gauge and something that once can’t develop it only comes with experience. Reason being, regardless of whatever skill one may have it still difficult to tell the future, you can predict but…   Read more»

Speaking from past experiences especially when dealing with team members who do not communicate effectively their availability is a huge problem, as projects are usually very dependent on each others task. Especially if they are not available for a certain…   Read more»

Before I answer the question asked I think its important to remember the actual reason why Labels were introduced for medical device. The two main important reasons as to why we are supposed to put labels is to ensure that…   Read more»

Posted by: @bnb6 Dr. Simon said in his lecture, “Projects have a beginning and an end that are very well defined.” During my experience at Stryker, I have seen projects put on hold due to lower priority, and projects being…   Read more»

Initially I was not able identify what type of origination I was working at, however after getting myself acquainted it was very clear that it was a Matrix Organization.  Only reason I was not able to identify what type of…   Read more»

As several of you might be aware that a big project that several medical device companies have been taking on right now is EU MDR. Those off you that are not aware basically it’s a new set of regulation provided…   Read more»