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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Clinical trials when exporting medical devices to other countries.&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25946/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 04:03:55 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This depends on the rules and regulations of the country where the medical device is being exported to. Some countries run more extensive and rigorous clinical trials than others, and this may lead to a complete redesign of the medical&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/clinical-trials-when-exporting-medical-devices-to-other-countries/#post-15156" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;What should the project team learn from the failure project&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 03:56:58 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The root cause of the failure should be identified in order for team members to learn from their mistakes. Were the team members unable to complete a certain task due to lack of resources, lack of knowledge, and/or lack of&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/what-should-the-project-team-learn-from-the-failure-project/#post-15154" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Understanding Project Management as a Non-Project Manager&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2022 03:48:04 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Understanding project management is crucial for all fields whether the field requires working with a team or not. It provides vital insight on time management, team work, and resource management. After understanding how project managers think and act, individuals may&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/understanding-project-management-as-a-non-project-manager/#post-15151" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;What’s Your Motivator?&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25870/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:41:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am motivated by challenges and competition. I always enjoying taking on and completing challenging tasks because I feel like I get rewarded based on how well I completed the task: I usually put in 100% effort into the projects&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/whats-your-motivator/paged/6/#post-15076" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;What’s Your Motivator?&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:40:38 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I am motivated by challenges and competition. I always enjoying taking on and completing challenging tasks because I feel like I get rewarded based on how well I completed the task: I usually put in 100% effort into the projects&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/whats-your-motivator/paged/6/#post-15075" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Engineer vs. Manager&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25867/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:32:31 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I would chose working as an engineer rather than being a project manager. I believe that my specific skill sets, such as problem solving and time management, support my devotion to becoming an engineer. I find that I am&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/engineer-vs-manager/paged/6/#post-15073" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Engineer vs. Manager&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:31:19 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I would chose working as an engineer rather than being a project manager. I believe that my specific skill sets, such as problem solving and time management, support my devotion to becoming an engineer. I find that I am&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/engineer-vs-manager/paged/6/#post-15072" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Engineer vs. Manager&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:29:47 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I would chose working as an engineer rather than being a project manager. I believe that my specific skill sets, such as problem solving and time management, support my devotion to becoming an engineer. I find that I am&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/engineer-vs-manager/paged/6/#post-15071" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Engineer vs. Manager&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:29:27 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I would chose working as an engineer rather than being a project manager. I believe that my specific skill sets, such as problem solving and time management, support my devotion to becoming an engineer. I find that I am&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/engineer-vs-manager/paged/6/#post-15070" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Quick, Fast, Good? Pick Two&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2022 03:17:52 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I agree with all of the claims that you made. It is evident that the choices that a project manager makes should depend on the specific task at hand: Is the company financially flexible, is there a strict deadline that&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-application-clinical-trial/quick-fast-good-pick-two/#post-15069" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Premature approval and rushing products to market&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25542/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:23:39 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are definitely ethical aspects that come into play by rushing the release of a medical product to the public. By doing this, the company is neglecting the safety and well-being of the public and putting individuals&#8217; lives at risk&#8230;. &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/premature-approval-and-rushing-products-to-market/#post-14752" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;How to find outside project support&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25540/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:12:14 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/srp98/' rel="nofollow ugc">@srp98</a> I completely agree with your response. This is evident with smaller companies that bring in less revenue than others. After a meeting is set up between the two companies, a clear understanding of requirements and timeframes/deadlines should be established,&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/how-to-find-outside-project-support/#post-14750" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;How to speed up the problem-solving process&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25538/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:03:35 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Depending on the deadline for the project, weekly or even daily team meetings are crucial for problem identification and solutions. These meetings are vital for members to identify and tackle obstacles. After a roadblock is identified, members should allocated more&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/how-to-speed-up-the-problem-solving-process/#post-14748" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Making connections between people and schools&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25247/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:14:43 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/dani/' rel="nofollow ugc">@dani</a> <br />
Hello Danielle,<br />
I just sent out a request to connect with you.</p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Negative Schedule Variance&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:12:21 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Firstly I would get in touch with my team members and make sure that each of us have a specific role assigned to us. Secondly, I would make sure that the team members schedule weekly meetings to go over project&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/negative-schedule-variance/#post-14530" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Making connections between people and schools&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/25245/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 03:05:39 -0400</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello All,<br />
My name is Mark Abagi, and I&#8217;m currently pursuing a Master&#8217;s degree in biomedical engineering at NJIT. Attached below is my linkedin profile link.<br />
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-abagi " rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-abagi </a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;In planning, the method to calculate each task duration.&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24860/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:59:55 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most effective and efficient methods of estimating the time that each task requires is by utilizing and observing historical data, but only if historical data regarding a certain project is available. Furthermore, a manager may also obtain&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/in-planning-the-method-to-calculate-each-task-duration/#post-14157" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Communication during a project management&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:38:16 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I personally utilize group me or discord as forms of communication with my team members. Group me is an easy to use application that is found on multiple different mobile operating systems. Team members may easily communicate through messaging while&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/communication-during-a-project-management/#post-14152" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Career Path to becoming a project manager&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24852/</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2022 04:24:04 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I believe that starting off as an engineer on a project is crucial and may pave the way to becoming a successful project manager. This is due to the fact that a manager may be able to better relate to&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/career-path-to-becoming-a-project-manager/#post-14149" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Project Planning&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:13:36 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would recommend creating a list of the tasks that need to be done in order to complete the project. Then I would set up a meeting with my team and divide the tasks and give them a timeline to&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/project-planning/#post-13992" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Importance of Stakeholders&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:13:35 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href='https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/njq3/' rel="nofollow ugc">@njq3</a> I agree with you on this. Managers are the ones guiding their teams to be successful in completing a task. They are the last line of defense before the project gets submitted to the investors so I personally think&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/importance-of-stakeholders/#post-13994" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Project Manager Changes&#034; -</title>
				<link>https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/24699/</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 03:13:35 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When given a new project manager it&#8217;s sometimes difficult to get used to their managing style. Some managers take on the hands off approach, which allows the employees to work at their own pace. Furthermore, there&#8217;s managers who are hovering&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/project-manager-changes/#post-13995" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Sizes of Project Teams&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:53:37 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Personally, I believe that the size of the team should depend on the project at hand. While having a diverse team is crucial to complete a successful project, and recruiting a large team may add diversity, it may not be&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-project-management/sizes-of-project-teams/#post-13717" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;How to ensure the project is on schedule to meet deadline&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:53:37 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When creating your detained project schedule, it is crucial to account for slack. Slack refers to a certain amount of time that a task may be delayed, without affecting or delaying another task. Accounting for slack is necessary to ensure&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-project-management/how-to-ensure-the-project-is-on-schedule-to-meet-deadline/#post-13718" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Different Project Manger Approaches&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:53:36 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I prefer to work with a boss that is more hands off. When a manager gives their team members space to work on their own, it gives them the ability to grow in their field and the ability to approach&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/introduction-to-project-management/different-project-manger-approaches/#post-13722" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Over budget project&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:52:18 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I believe going over budget on a project is subject to management approval, though this does not look great on for the team. You will need to prove to management that this project is worth the extra money with a&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/over-budget-project/#post-13903" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;From a Stakeholders Point of View&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:52:17 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Stakeholder&#8217;s should not be involved in the project. They should view the project with high level details; typically they are not interested in the administrative areas of the projects because they trust that your company has a strong operational team&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/from-a-stakeholders-point-of-view/#post-13904" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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				<title>ma818 replied to the topic  &#034;Executing Process&#034; -</title>
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:52:17 -0500</pubDate>

									<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I would have a team policy that if anyone were to go on vacation, they would need to give 1 week notice so I can plan accordingly and adjust the project schedule. I recognize that situations arise and sometimes someone&#8230; &nbsp; <a href="https://medicaldevicecourses.com/forums/project-management-process-and-medical-device-development/executing-process-2/#post-13905" rel="nofollow ugc">Read more&raquo;</a></p>
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