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hodafattel replied to the topic "How to manage and train low performers in common companies?" -

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:02:34 -0400

I would make sure to have weekly one-on-one sessions with them to constantly give feedback, but also with all the other employees to not make them feel singled out. I would discuss their performance and suggest multiple ways to better… Read more»

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

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:01:58 -0400

One skill I learned in this class is to plan for the unexpected. I had a different perspective on project managers in the beginning of class. I thought that good planning for a project would ensure the project to go… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Project Manager Decisions" -

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 22:01:12 -0400

There are a lot of different factors other than price to consider before placing a mass order. One of the most important factors is quality. When choosing a new vendor, you want to make sure the quality of the product… Read more»

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

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:27:49 -0400

I agree that most of the time the project depends on its financial state and deadline, and that’s the driving factor of which two options are chosen. However, if I don’t have any financial restrictions, then I would choose good… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Overworked Americans vs. Motivation" -

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:27:24 -0400

In some cases it might be that Americans are motivated to work and would like to grow their career in a short period of time. However, in my point of view, Americans log long work hours in fear of losing… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "How was this class helpful" -

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:26:51 -0400

This class brings insight to the project management processes along with its different branches. I think most engineers have a sufficient science background for the industry but they don’t have the medical device development knowledge that is needed. Having the… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Changining staff" -

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:14:53 -0400

From my experience, I have not seen this happen often. Usually when an employee changes positions, the two departments carefully plan the transition of this person. I’ve seen the transition taking up to 2 months so that everything goes smoothly… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Potential PM?" -

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:14:20 -0400

I believe that I do have the potential to become a successful manager. I enjoy leadership positions, and I like planning and time managing different projects. I enjoyed my industry experience in management more than my current academic researcher position,… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Human resource management" -

Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:13:57 -0400

I think cases like this should’ve been planned earlier. Usually maternity leaves are expected by the time it happens. However, in the case that this was not expected. The team should know how to deal with her work. Even if… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Tendency for project management in medical devices field" -

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:31:54 -0400

There is no set way for a company to decide on its project management. There are advantages to both methods. When having members of the same company be part of the project management team, the team will contain members that… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Testing" -

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:23:10 -0400

My team’s approach to the simulation was to first list all the possible roots of the problem. Then, we would list them in decreasing order of how probable they would to occur. After that, we would conduct some research on… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Monitoring and Controlling Planned Value" -

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 00:12:41 -0400

It is important to have check points to constantly monitor the activity and project level. I believe that it is more likely to go under the planned value because there are usually some obstacles that occur that would inhibit the… Read more»

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

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:15:00 -0400

Hi everyone,
My name is Hoda Fattel, and I am currently doing my Masters in BME at NJIT while doing research. Here is my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hoda-fattel-075878173
Looking forward to connecting with you all!

hodafattel replied to the topic "Improving Team Performance" -

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:13:52 -0400

The first thing I would do is to make sure there is excellent internal communication going on between the team members. I think communication is key for the success of any team. Next, I would make sure that all team… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Project Changes" -

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 02:13:31 -0400

I haven’t really experienced a lot of design change when I was working in the industry, but I’ve come across a couple changes that are related to the SOPs. They were mostly to improve the SOP or make the process… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Scope vs Design Controls verification" -

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:48:54 -0500

Scope verification is the acceptance of the project scope. This is different than the design controls verification. What are the differences between the two?

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

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:44:56 -0500

I believe working from home can go both ways. I’ve seen cases where the employee was working outside the normal workday hours, and I’ve also seen others that completely slack and do the bare minimum since they’re at home with… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "What you need to get a job in project management" -

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 02:44:35 -0500

Usually, it is said that a Bachelor’s degree in the business field is needed, but I agree with Jbarbee I don’t think a specific degree is needed. I think what’s important is that the person has proven experience in project… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Project Management Tools" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:25:39 -0500

I have only used Gantt charts during my projects. I highly recommend using it to anyone looking for a project management tool. One of my favorite advantages is that it is easy to add dependencies and predecessors. It also helps… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Communication during a project management" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:09:54 -0500

Communication is a key factor for the success for a project. It is crucial to find a way to easily facilitate communication between team members. My team in my research lab use an application called “Slack” where it organizes communications… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Work breakdown structure" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 06:09:15 -0500

A work breakdown structure is a hierarchal breakdown of tasks performed for a project. How would you know when to prioritize one task over another? Some tasks may be obviously more important to finish than others because they need to… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Organizing tasks" -

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:25:24 -0500

The planning phase is the key to success in a project. There are many tasks in a project, and it is important that these tasks be organized. A method for organizing tasks is: 1- Assemble project team 2-Brainstorm tasks on… Read more»

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

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:13:11 -0500

This is a very controversial topic. With spending time, we can earn more money, but with money we can’t buy time. However, money is needed for the completion of a project. I think a balance of both is needed in… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "From a Stakeholders Point of View" -

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 23:12:40 -0500

I don’t think a stakeholder should be involved in the day-to-day activities of a project as their main concern is their money: how is it spent and how it will generate money. This might cause some misdirection as the stakeholders… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Project Management Process" -

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:04:05 -0500

I think the most important step in the project management process is the planning phase. Planning is essential as it is a manual that can guide the team towards reaching your general goals while preparing them for the risks and… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Risk Management" -

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:45:33 -0500

Risk management is a very important for a project so that the risks can be handled properly if encountered. There are 4 ways to manage a risk: avoidance, mitigation, acceptance, and transference. Transference is when a risk is handed off… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Over budget project" -

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 21:31:38 -0500

Going over budget in a project reflects very poorly on the manager. It usually occurs when the manager has poor planning skills. The manager has very limited options in this case. In order to finish the project without going budget,… Read more»

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

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:49:55 -0500

I like working in small team groups as a person with low industry experience. It allows for greater accountability, autonomy, and flexibility in a project. Small groups also move at a faster pace than a larger one, and it is… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Different Project Manger Approaches" -

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:33:47 -0500

I would also rather have a more hands off manager. I wouldn’t want a manager that checks with me or helps me every step of the way. Even if I am encountering a certain problem, I would like to figure… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Organization Types" -

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 18:19:11 -0500

As mentioned, functional and project based organizations both involve collaborations between the different departments. However, one of the biggest differences between the two is that in functional organization silos of information are formed while in project based ones knowledge transfers… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "How to ensure the project is on schedule to meet deadline" -

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:41:44 -0500

I agree that one of the most important things in a project is meeting the deadlines. Planning properly is a crucial step in ensuring that the project is on schedule to meet the deadline. Breaking the tasks down into even… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Organization type preference" -

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:29:16 -0500

There are three types of organizations: functional, project-based, and matrix. I personally prefer working in a matrix organization because of its great advantage of sharing and transferring knowledge from project to project between departments. Which type of organization do you… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Power and Regulation" -

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:28:34 -0500

The FDA’s role is to make sure that the product is proven to be efficient and safe. I agree with most of you that the population should be presented with the facts, and each person should make his/her decision on… Read more»

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

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:54:49 -0500

I am more intrigued by the post-market management, and I would like to work there. I’m more of a hands on person in the sense that I want to see the effects of the product on the patients and the… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "FDA ethics" -

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:35:01 -0500

In lecture this week, the professor mentioned that one of the reasons that sparked the FDA regulation enforcement was the sale of an elixir containing antifreeze. I came across a video a couple days ago claiming that some of the… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "FDA Responsibilities" -

Tue, 25 Jan 2022 03:34:30 -0500

The mission statement of the FDA on their website is as follows “The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Organizational Structure" -

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:31:42 -0500

I would also run my business as a matrix organization because a matrix organization allows multiple departments to easily collaborate and collaborate on a project. The employees have access to a diverse set of skills and perspectives. I think it… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "How do you deal with challenges?" -

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:55:22 -0500

I was working on my Senior Design Project during my undergraduate program with my classmates, and we reached a point where most of the group wanted to proceed with the project using a specific method, but there was one person… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Interest in Project Management?" -

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 18:45:16 -0500

I personally knew a little bit about project management from the company I used to work at, and I was intrigued by it. That’s why I wanted to take this course and Dr. Simon’s other course Medical Device Development. I… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Written Agreement v/s Verbal Agreement" -

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:31:01 -0500

A verbal agreement is typically done between the parties by speaking about it then it is sealed with a handshake. On the other hand, a written agreement is done between the parties by writing it on paper, then it is… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Course conclusion and impressions" -

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:30:19 -0500

I absolutely enjoyed this class a lot. When I first registered for it, it was not what I expected because of the course description. However, it turned out to be even better than I anticipated it to be. I’m very… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Restrictions for physician's gifts" -

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:27:09 -0500

I agree that this is too restricted as it is very awkward paying for the physician but not his wife or partner. I understand that it makes sense that you pay only for the person doing business with However, I think… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Forming a Project Team" -

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:23:36 -0500

I think it’s good to have a mix of both. Working with people you have a good relationship with might lead to mistakes. For example, at my previous job, two of my coworkers were very good friends, and they trusted… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Upper vs Middle Management." -

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:23:03 -0500

Upper management is responsible for controlling and overseeing the entire organization while middle management is responsible for executing organizational plans and guiding the lower level employees. As of now I’m more suited for middle management based on my current skill… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Your Organizational prference; but why?" -

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:22:32 -0500

The matrix organization suits me the best. I like having open communication between the teams; this helps the company to create more innovative products and services. This also maximizes the resource usage because of how knowledge is shared across projects…. Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Ways to deal with risks" -

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:47:54 -0500

It was mentioned in lecture that there are 4 ways to deal with risks: avoidance, mitigation, acceptances, and transference. Transference isn’t really applicable in medical device companies, but the other 3 methods are good ways to deal with risks. Risk… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Dealing with risk" -

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:47:26 -0500

I think the severity and occurrence of the risk should be analyzed first so that we know whether a risk should be accepted or not. Some risks have a very low severity, so they can be accepted as they cause… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "To risk manage or not to risk manage?" -

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 03:46:50 -0500

Risk management is a very important part of the planning phase. It also continues throughout the whole project. It allows companies to prepare for the unexpected as much as possible and minimize the risks and costs before they occur. It… Read more»

hodafattel replied to the topic "Minutes for meetings" -

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:40:18 -0400

Minute meetings are very crucial as they are accurate accounts of the discussions or decisions that occurred in the meeting. Meetings can help prevent disagreements in the future. If anything goes wrong, people can review the minute meetings to see… Read more»

hodafattel posted a new topic "Validation vs Verification" -

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 15:29:57 -0400

In lecture, it was mentioned that the two terms are different from each other. Validation is when we are comparing our products to the customers’ needs while verification is comparing the physical properties of the product to the original design…. Read more»