This is a great topic. In minority communities, there is a lack of trust when it comes to being involved in a clinical trial. This stems from historical misconduct, as we saw in the Tuskegee Experiment. No one wants to…   Read more»

A double-blind study method can minimize the potential effects of research bias when collecting data. If a researcher isn’t careful, emotion can cause poor decision-making, which can cause biased results also. This issue often occurs when experimenters intentionally or non-intentionally…   Read more»

Radio and TV may be considered “old fashion” to market a product, but these avenues are still very effective marketing. The way a company advertises their product is getting more creative, and they are being very strategic in delivering a…   Read more»

@tvkp4817 I am in agreeance with you. I look for the overall culture of the company and how the core values align with my values. It hasn’t always been that way for me, though. Knowing what I want from a…   Read more»

I never really paid attention when considering employment, what type of company I was applying to, whether it’s a corporation, LLC, etc. I do note if it’s a small, mid-size, or large company, and I want to know how long…   Read more»

@jordankayal It’s very interesting you brought this up. It’s the FDA’s job to review, approve, and regulate pharmaceutical drugs, medical devices, and medical products. The overall goal is to make sure a product is safe for use. One would question…   Read more»

@wmckennedymsm-edu I do agree quality control is very crucial. It’s the last defense and checks to ensure the product is ready for market. One would think that after investing so much in the development and manufacturing of a product, a…   Read more»

Quality control of manufacturing a product is super important. I worked in various industries, from tires to cell phone accessories, and finished goods ready for market is the end goal. Quality control is a big part of ensuring products are…   Read more»

@ljatta In academia, there is an abundance of projects one can choose from. I agree that not finishing a project would lead to some repercussions and a lack of confidence, but realistically, not all projects will succeed. I would think…   Read more»

@zandrews You made a very interesting point. Cutting corners doesn’t always have to equate to a negative connotation. Working efficiently is key to getting a project to the finish line. Efficiency eliminates waste and saves money and time. To be…   Read more»

@ljatta I have accepted a job I was overqualified for. A couple of years ago, I worked for a midsize company as a project manager, and they decided to let some of us go because of the pandemic. After a…   Read more»

Over the past fifteen years, I have held the positions of project manager and transportation analyst. Currently, I am a project coordinator for a company called MSI, which I service Home Depot for all locations throughout the U.S. I always…   Read more»

@justinmb, you brought up a great point about proper planning. Risk management is a part of the planning. Anything can blow a budget, from not hitting dates to obtaining material. It is my experience also in project management, you have…   Read more»