The benefits of using a Gantt chart for project management are the same across all industries, with no extra benefits in the medical device field. Just like any other field, they help with identifying tasks/milestones, setting the timeline of the…   Read more»

I agree with those who said that revisiting the Gantt chart might not be the most important thing in this case. Gantt charts are important and they allow you to plan a project and keep track of its progress. However,…   Read more»

Technology provides a lot of different ways to make the planning process easier and more efficient. Tools like Microsoft Office provide a lot of different ways to achieve goals mentioned in the original post. Teams makes it easier to assemble…   Read more»

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I’m Hershey and I’m finishing up my Master’s in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT!
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I think the duration of each task is different for every project based on a lot of different factors. The size of the project, the number of team members and their technical skills, the resources available, and the time they…   Read more»

I think the best way to ensure a successful project is to meticulously plan every phase of the project. The project goals need to be listed out, including what exactly the project needs to accomplish. Then, the costs and budget…   Read more»

Poor planning adds a lot of stress and uncertainty to the project and its members. There has been an instance where poor planning caused the project my team members and I were working on to suffer multiple setbacks and miss…   Read more»

I agree with others who say that it’s okay for projects to be put on hold or canceled to give time and resources to other, and possibly more important projects. Sometimes putting a project on hold is to redefine it,…   Read more»

This is a great question, and something I’ve been thinking about as well. No matter how minute the changes are, it doesn’t seem like a good idea to introduce multiple changes into a product at once. Whether that be a…   Read more»

The most important part of dealing with experiment failure and coming up with a resolution is to be able to go through the experimental process thoroughly to understand why the experiment was performed, how it was performed, and what caused…   Read more»

I agree with others on this thread, a product will go through all stages of the development cycle, but that cycle might look different depending on the product. Some other products like sutures include catheters, stents, and even something basic…   Read more»

Testing and verification of some sort is necessary, no matter how much of an emergency it is. There might be cases where as much testing and validation tests may not be necessary — if there is a public health emergency…   Read more»

As important as it is to finish a project within the set time frame, I think it’s more important that the output is a safe, efficient and working device (if the project is building a device to introduce into the…   Read more»

Work should be split by a person’s interest and experience, this allows for the work to be enjoyable. I think the 2nd example is a better way of splitting work. The first way of splitting work seems over-complicated, as it…   Read more»

While I do think that communication is one of the most important qualities to have, no matter what position you’re working in, some other qualities that are just as important are time management, problem-solving skills, enthusiasm, and technical skills. Technical…   Read more»

I would like to work in product development. Product development is the core work of any company that wants to create something and sell it. The product that a company puts out essentially decides the company’s worth and place in…   Read more»

I think that both interpersonal skills and technical knowledge are important to perform a job. Different aspects of a job require more interpersonal skills in one instance and technical skills in another. However, I do not think there’s a golden…   Read more»

I think it’s essential that a group establishes different roles and responsibilities depending on the goals of the project and the technical skills the group members possess. Splitting work makes a project more approachable and manageable; breaking it into smaller…   Read more»

I prefer working in small teams. Although each member would have more work, I think small teams allow me to develop better and more personable work relationships, which inturn makes doing the work easier. Smaller teams also allow me to…   Read more»