Posted by: @mduru I think it would be appropriate to say this topic is like a double edge sword. Just as with any controversy or disagreement, I think dialogue is the best way to go about it. Both side need…   Read more»

Posted by: @llefevre Posted by: @hm243 In industry, research is done to make discoveries for products that can help people right away, while in academia, research create results for the long run. I feel that both types of research are…   Read more»

Posted by: @hm243 In industry, research is done to make discoveries for products that can help people right away, while in academia, research create results for the long run. I feel that both types of research are important and necessary….   Read more»

Posted by: @maniakberk So a Project Manager(PM) position is something I wanted to have over the years but I was never accepted to any of my applications as an employee. So my question is that what a person can do…   Read more»

I am looking to switch careers from a secondary educator.  I am earning my second masters and have been considering jobs in clinical research.  Specifically I considered clinical research associate.  Is this appropriate for such a transition when experience is…   Read more»

Posted by: @orleron This week is an overall introduction to the field of medical device development. We take some time to pay attention to the differences between Academia and Industry (Commercial) because students in this course may come from one…   Read more»

Posted by: @karen-immanuel Hello all, I was just curious as to what level of education is best before getting into industry. My thoughts are that BS is good enough to employ you with basic skills and knowledge. Later, you can…   Read more»

Posted by: @krp67 Communication Management seems like a trivial knowledge area however, its seems as though it needs to be implemented in a PM. This topic of communication is critical. Lack of communication is why we have so many issues…   Read more»

Posted by: @devarshi-joshi The main functions of Human Resource Management department are : 1) Reduce turnover 2)Hire for fit 3)Focus on retention of top performers 5)Improve employee engagement. So my question is how this will help in medical field improving…   Read more»

Posted by: @nakimw Say that someone on your project team changes positions to a different job so that you no longer have said person to perform a critical task for the project. His or her assigned task not being done…   Read more»

Posted by: @ial4 Hello everyone, Suppose you’re leading a project aimed at updating the packaging for a product line. You begin the planning phase by estimating your project budget and completion date.when you enter the buildup phase ,you get much…   Read more»

Posted by: @amin-sadig From as early as the mini sim we were told to consider outside factors such as vacation times for inspectors when planning a schedule so we don’t get delayed unnecessarily. Because the job of a PA is…   Read more»

Posted by: @naglaa-hemida From the point of initiating an idea to be a project to the point we get this project to the manufacturing stage, project passes by many stages, millstones and research that can lead to failure. Poor choice…   Read more»

Posted by: @devarshi-joshi According to me the most important 5 success factors are:1)Agreeing on the project goals2)Effective Communication3)Develop clearly defined plans with assigned responsibilities.4)Managing project scope effectively.5)Making sure of management support. So how are these factors individually important for a…   Read more»

@llefevre Wow!  That certainly sounds like a mess.  Although I am certain you knew the way things should have been handled, for anyone who may not have known, the example set at the company served as a good teacher.  I…   Read more»

Posted by: @ks629 In the lecture, Professor Simon mentions scope creep. Scope creep is when there is project work being done or considered that is outside the original agreed upon scope of the project. An example might be that the…   Read more»

Posted by: @manolo Advertising is a component of marketing. The way a product is promoted/advertised is what most average people notice about a product. What was a really great promotion/advertisement that you remember? For me, a great one would be…   Read more»

Posted by: @rgp29 Hello everyone, As I was listening to this week’s lecture, it called my attention the fact that companies can only give gifts of 100$ to the physicians and those gifts have to be related to health. Additionally,…   Read more»

Posted by: @djr32 In this week’s lecture, we learned about planned value and actual cost. Planned value is the value of the work you are supposed to have on a certain date. While the actual cost is the cost of…   Read more»

Posted by: @sallirab When we say the word “Risk” it always come in mind a Negative thoughts, but does the Risk are always negative ? As we know Risk results can be positive or negative, can you please give an…   Read more»