Out of all those options for a clinical project team, I would pick a lab to work in or Clinical Research Associate. It involves the actual research for the trials and analyzing the data. You are very involved in the…   Read more»

Many Americans put in more hours because they give into the peer pressure of working long hours but also because they have too much work to do. Each industry is different, but some companies do push their workers to continuously…   Read more»

I believe that limited recognition and praise is definitely a valid reason to leave work but I also believe if the work culture is toxic or unhealthy for the person, that’s another reason people leave. That or there isn’t growth…   Read more»

People have many different reasons for working and that too in combination of the ones that are listed. I am not surprised at all about the results. For me personally, I care about the exciting and challenging work, as well…   Read more»

I think if I were given a choice between a management role and an engineering/tech role, I would want to choose the engineering/tech role. I would want to work for many years in the engineering/tech role and learn as much…   Read more»

I think many factors motivate me to finish my work and goals. At work, deadlines motivate me to finish my work. Everything has to get done on time and I am someone who stresses if I do not meet deadlines…   Read more»

Human resource management is important for the medical device field because when you hire someone for the right role, they should be able to time manage and live up to those responsibilities that were required for the position. HR also…   Read more»

I specifically have not had to encounter choosing vendors, but our company has had specific vendors and vendor changes. What I believe are some steps to choose a vendor is how long it takes for them to get the request…   Read more»

I do agree that lack of communication can cause many issues in any aspect of life, especially at work and in teams. For a project, communication should be dependent on everyone in the project and organization. The organization has to…   Read more»

Planned value and actual costs are very important when in the monitoring and controlling phase. When starting the project, you have to figure out how much money will be involved in the project and how much to estimate. When monitoring…   Read more»

Metrics definitely have an important to the team as a whole as well as the project manager. This gives everyone a clear view of where everyone is and what areas need work. Weekly metrics give people a clear understanding of…   Read more»

Real world issues will always arise in any situation when it comes to team projects. Everyone gets sick or has to take a vacation, but these situations are to help those recover and clear their mind to think better when…   Read more»

Having a lack of knowledge in the new area of research or issues with international projects that become delayed because its not completed do have an effect on task duration. When working with international companies, their timeline and how they…   Read more»

The word risk does give off negative thoughts, but I do not believe that risks are always negative. Having risk management is important in knowing the potential hazards that can affect the product and the consumers which will help the…   Read more»

There has been a lot of research and time put into developing the one carrier for FactoSet and deadlines are approaching but an effective method is to make sure to reference the Gantt Chart that was created when first starting…   Read more»

My thoughts on this course are that it is filled with so much information and it is delivered well. I think the forums as well as the simulations help students to learn about the industry and make us thing more…   Read more»

I believe that the user needs and intended need are not as specific so that when design validation occurs, there is leeway for what is considered passing and failing. They do need to be well defined but not too detailed…   Read more»

I believe during the execution process, when an employee goes on vacation or is absent, those that can be foreseen should be incorporated in the timeline created earlier during the initiation and planning phase. There should be time overestimated for…   Read more»

One challenge that project managers face with projects is making sure each task stays on track with the Gantt Chart. Each member of the group has to make sure to do their part in the project but sometimes problems arise,…   Read more»

Within groups, there are many different type of people, where some people do not communicate with the rest of the group or not often enough. When this happens, most likely people are always going to be bothering the unresponsive member…   Read more»