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jbh8 posted a new topic "Remote or In-Person PM" – 1 year, 1 month ago
Following the Covid-19 pandemic quarantine, remote work has become a more common option. However this in turn effects team dynamics, especially teams formed during or after lockdown. Would you prefer to work under a project manager that primarily communicates online… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Project Management for Non-PM Positions" – 1 year, 1 month ago
A basic understanding of project management is critical because there are many benefits associated with the skills and abilities acquired through project management. The skillset is invaluable in a medical device field. Such skills can help in being more successful…. Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "How to ensure the project is on schedule to meet deadline" – 1 year, 2 months ago
One method to ensure the project remains on schedule to meet deadlines is identification of the critical path. The critical path is the longest sequence of dependent activities (in time) that are required to complete the project. Identification ensures the… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Leaders: Nature or Nurture?" – 1 year, 2 months ago
I agree with previous replies that have stated although leadership is a mixture of nurture and nature, it is ultimately nurture that influences the leadership qualities of an individual. Although we have “inherited” leadership qualities from our parents, in reality,… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Strategies for Conducting Effective Design Review Meetings" – 1 year, 2 months ago
One strategy that can be undertaken to ensure smooth document approval is establishing early on team expectations of the documentation. The author should be informed of what standards they must be fulfilling when generating the documentation. This will lead to… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Different Project Manger Approaches" – 1 year, 2 months ago
Within teams, I prefer a boss who is more hands off. However, I think it is still dependent on whether this boss is willing to have a regular progress meeting. Based on my academic and professional experience, I have seen… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Ambiguity in Medical Device Classification" – 1 year, 2 months ago
I both agree and disagree with the benefits of “overclassifying” a device as mentioned in a previous reply. On one hand, reclassifying a device from Class III to Class II is preferable to the opposite case in terms of not… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "Combination Product Project Management" – 1 year, 2 months ago
Combination products are devices that have two or more regulated components such as drug/device, biologic/device, etc. Companies are typically focused on producing one type of product, either biologics, drugs, or devices. Therefore, they are likely to create a combination product… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "Project Manager Experience" – 1 year, 2 months ago
In the medical device industry, managers will usually have some background in a science related field either academically or professionally. In the academic case, at minimum they usually have a basic science degree; at the other end, they can have… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "How to increase emotional intelligence" – 1 year, 2 months ago
Although I am unsure this would be considered a pure objective way to increase emotional intelligence, I think journalling is an acceptable first step. The key with journaling is to be completely honest to oneself when writing down their experiences…. Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "More Influence or Less?" – 1 year, 2 months ago
As previous replies had mentioned, each contribution of a team member may not be equal based on the nature of the project. Some projects may require more expertise from certain individuals compared to others on the team. An individual may… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Emotional Intelligence" – 1 year, 2 months ago
Emotional intelligence is extremely important to project success is 70% due to interpersonal skills compared to 30% due to technical knowledge. Typically projects are run by teams. In order to successfully collaborate, interpersonal skills, specifically emotional intelligence is essential. Reflecting… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "International Contract Law" – 1 year, 4 months ago
Contract law is the basis for business. Without contract law, business would not occur. Trust is established through contract law. Societies function due to the respect for law and order. Therefore, contract law strength is indicative of company strength. However,… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: Course conclusion and impressions" – 1 year, 4 months ago
Overall, I found this course very informative and interesting. I believe much of what I learned will be helpful when I make the transition from graduate school to industry. I enjoyed the discussion forum because it gave students a platform… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "Benefits of Consulting Experience as a Recent Graduate" – 1 year, 4 months ago
Consulting offers both obvious advantages and disadvantages as a job for a recent college graduate. With the current job market, the probability of being hired for a permanent position in industry immediately after graduation is likely lower. Thus, consulting presents… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "Impact of Covid-19 pandemic on organizational behavior" – 1 year, 4 months ago
This past week, we learned about the 3 types of organizations: functional, project-based, and matrix. These are the typical ways a company organizes its workforce to engage in project activities. However the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown forced the workforce to accept… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Seniority and Old Habits Vs. Newbies and New Techniques" – 1 year, 4 months ago
Similar to previous replies, I also believe that contacting upper management is a last resort. Involving upper management in this type of situation reflects poorly on the communication skills within teams. This issue can be resolved through better interpersonal communication… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "Matrix Strength" – 1 year, 4 months ago
In matrix organizations, the power of project managers and functional heads varies. Temporary project teams are formed from each department and may be led by a project manager to complete a project. The dynamics and workflow of the team is… Read more»
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jbh8 posted a new topic "Risk Management in the Manufacturing Process" – 1 year, 4 months ago
Risk management is not exclusive to one area of the project, but rather it is applied to multiple areas: the product, product design, and the manufacturing design. All areas apply the same process and principles with different groups. In this… Read more»
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jbh8 replied to the topic "Risk Acceptance" – 1 year, 4 months ago
Risk acceptance essentially is acknowledging but taking no action towards a risk based on certain criteria. Risk acceptance may create a higher probability of risk, but it will not guarantee the risk will occur. Rather, there are factors taken into… Read more»
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