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hk425 replied to the topic "Project Manager Decisions" -

Mon, 01 May 2023 01:52:21 -0400

As others have mentioned, there are loads of other factors to consider while placing a mass order for a project. First, it’s a good idea to research the company; Are they trustworthy? Are their policies fair? Are their manufacturing practices… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Skills Learned in this Class" -

Mon, 01 May 2023 01:35:24 -0400

As someone with no industry experience, this course was a great introduction to how the industry works and what industry projects might look like. The most important thing I learned is how to approach problems I might encounter when working… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "What should the project team learn from the failure project" -

Mon, 01 May 2023 01:16:08 -0400

I think the lessons learned will be different depending on the project and what went wrong with it. For example, if a project was canceled due to budget constraints then you learn to better manage the money for the next… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Why do people work?" -

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:40:40 -0400

These results are not surprising because of the way corporations work. Many people are motivated by challenging work that has good career growth prospects and great pay because that’s what people need to live comfortably in our society. Fair pay,… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Quick, Fast, Good? Pick Two" -

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:23:59 -0400

I would pick ‘Good’ and ‘Cheap.’ Of the three options offered, the two that are picked, or are necessary, are dependent on the industry and the type/size of project. Different projects have different needs and different timelines. In the medical… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Motivation" -

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:01:03 -0400

I agree with the posts that say hiring self-motivated individuals is more important. For a company to be successful in their work, it’s important to prevent demotivation in their current workforce and make their employees feel appreciated. One of the… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Vendor Decision" -

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 02:07:03 -0400

I took the decision of choosing one vendor backup instead of multiple. In the project provided, there were certain specifications that the coating needed for it to work on the catheter. Even though there were multiple vendors available that met… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Familiarity of eachothers work" -

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:55:55 -0400

It is situation dependent, but if both teams are working on different aspects of the *same* project, then it is essential to take time weekly to make sure that everyone has a working idea of what everyone is doing. Deadlines… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Scope creep....when your project changes" -

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 01:47:14 -0400

As many others, I’ve also experienced scope creep during my capstone project. For my capstone project, my team and I had to develop a software application in MATLAB to process fNIRS data. This required us to understand fNIRS data, the… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Different results from each test companies." -

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:24:24 -0400

In the industry, I believe the process of finding out where the difference in results are coming from is the same as what our groups have been doing in the simulation. Companies would meticulously look at each step of the… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Power of Stakeholders" -

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:10:30 -0400

As the previous response stated, stakeholders have a significant amount of power when it comes to a project. This is because they are the ones funding the project and providing all the resources needed. And in some cases, they are… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Project Manager's Authority for Monitoring and Controlling Projects" -

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:01:08 -0400

Project managers should have the authority to make changes to the project plan without stakeholder approval, but the extent of the change should be considered, or limited, when making the change without the stakeholder approval. If the change is relatively… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Project manager priority" -

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:45:23 -0400

Project managers should strive to satisfy both the stakeholders and the project team. However, I think in a lot of cases it is more important to satisfy the stakeholders as they are the ones who are invested in the project…. Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "monitoring phase of a project" -

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:28:38 -0400

I agree with the previous responses that too much monitoring turns into micromanagement, which is counterproductive and makes it harder for the team to complete their work. However, monitoring is still an essential part of project management. Monitoring through different… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Project managment: Monitoring & Controlling Phase" -

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 17:18:26 -0400

It’s good to have a change control process in place for project management. It is possible to have flexibility and adaptability in a project while having a change control process. A change control process is beneficial because decisions can be… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Difference in communication when working from home" -

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:33:23 -0400

I prefer working in an office or a lab. One of the best ways to create a work-life balance is to keep your work and home environments separate. Once they get mixed, i.e., you start working at home, it becomes… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Verification Protocols vs. Reports" -

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:20:39 -0400

As previous responses have stated, verification protocol defines the type of tests that will be performed and how they will be performed. This includes the process of the tests, the schedule of the test, and it also defines the metrics… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Difficulty of a Project" -

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 03:04:33 -0400

I definitely see how budgeting and clinical studies may be the most difficult part of a project. However, I would consider clinical studies more along the lines of one of the most crucial parts of a project rather than the… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Time vs. Money" -

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 21:06:18 -0500

This is dependent on the company and the product they are producing. For a larger company, time is more important to them because they already have a large sum of money they can invest in the project. Larger companies tend… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Penalization for Going Over Budget and Time?" -

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:39:38 -0500

This is a very situational question, because as mentioned in the original post, there are numerous reasons why a project may go over budget or not be completed in due time. However, I don’t think most of the reasons why… Read more»

hk425 replied to the topic "Mapping- Gantt Chart" -

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 20:29:07 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Revising a Gantt Chart" -

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 03:19:00 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Organizing tasks" -

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 02:40:43 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Making connections between people and schools" -

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 01:38:59 -0500

Hey guys,
I’m Hershey and I’m finishing up my Master’s in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT!
Here is my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harisritha-kataru-222a65264/
Hope to meet and connect with some of you!

hk425 replied to the topic "In planning, the method to calculate each task duration." -

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:23:12 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Project Planning" -

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 04:11:22 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "How poor planning affects a project" -

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:51:40 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Determining project priority" -

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:41:00 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Several modifications of verification at the same time" -

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:17:35 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Experiments" -

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 20:55:27 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Product Life Cycle" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 02:00:51 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Unapproved Device" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:45:40 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Design Review Meeting" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 01:26:38 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Dividing the Workload" -

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:16:18 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Communication is the way" -

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:30:57 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Roles of the Regulatory Department" -

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 21:03:58 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Should Interpersonal skills be more valuable than technical skills?" -

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:45:08 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Understanding your role..." -

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:45:07 -0500

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»

hk425 replied to the topic "Sizes of Project Teams" -

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 15:45:07 -0500

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»