If I were given a  choice between a management role vs an engineering/tech/scientist role, I would choose the management role. I believe that my skills are more aligned with management roles because I have good communication and organizational skills. This…   Read more»

One important skill that I learned in this class is teamwork and thorough planning. While working on the simulations in this class, I learned that it is important to communicate effectively so everyone can be on the same page. It…   Read more»

Financial compensation is an important factor for employees because it provides a means to meet their needs and allows them to feel financially secure. However, there are many other factors that potential employees may take into account before accepting a…   Read more»

A project manager’s attitude and level of motivation can significantly affect the team’s productivity and motivation level. It is crucial for a project manager to be passionate and motivated so that the team they are assigned to can perform their…   Read more»

I think that my main motivator that helps me accomplish my goals are usually people who are above me, such as a manager. When I see people accomplish what I want to accomplish in the future, I hold their advice…   Read more»

The results of the study that was referenced is not too surprising. At the top we have exciting and challenging at 48%, career growth and development at 43%, and working with great people at 42%, which is not surprising. I…   Read more»

It is very difficult to replace someone that has a specific task and expertise in the area. To help the pace of the project move along smoothly it is important to identify someone who can replace them. This person can…   Read more»

A project manager has an important role within a team because they must keep their stakeholders and team members happy simultaneously. To keep stakeholders happy, it is important that deadlines are met and the steam is not backed up with…   Read more»

I believe that I do have the potential to become a successful project manager because I can communicate well. I think one of the most important things a project manager should possess is great communication skills. Without good communication skills,…   Read more»

A project manager should have a couple of strategies in their back pocket to ensure that they provide their team with the most complete and robust solutions. The most important thing is to first gather as much information as possible…   Read more»

In my opinion, the most difficult part of a project is the planning and research phase. This phase is important because without proper and detailed planning, then the whole project can easily fall apart. This part is crucial to identify…   Read more»

When hiring team members, it’s important to understand the goal of the project and analyze whether or not specialized skills are needed to complete it. In some cases, it is better to hire employees with specialized skills if specific technical…   Read more»

I believe that project managers do not have the authority to make changes to the project plan without approval from stakeholders. Stakeholders have invested their money into the project so they have the authority and say in any changes that…   Read more»

It is important to assess the impact of changes to a project plan and to communicate these changes to stakeholders. This requires a transparent approach and requires you to be organized to create the best plan for a change. First…   Read more»

One challenge that project managers face when handling a project is issues regarding the project itself. When working on an engineering project, there are often many modifications or requirements that are made, while the project is in progress. There are…   Read more»

Project managers need both technical and communication skills to be successful leaders within a group. For someone to possess technical skills, they must be able to apply specialized knowledge and expertise to complete specific tasks. Communication skills refer to the…   Read more»

It is crucial for project managers to create a balance of priorities to satisfy the stakeholders and the project team. If the project manager prioritizes one over the other then this could negatively impact the outcome of the project, and…   Read more»

Most companies should be understanding when projects are not complete when there is a deadline because there are often unforeseen circumstances that cause this. Every situation is different because there are always many moving parts and many things could possibly…   Read more»

As technology advances, there are new ways to be more effective when it comes to organization. For example, there are many collaborative tools that companies use to help teams communicate better and be more organized. A collaborative schedule is a…   Read more»

As a project manager, it would be important to emphasize that team members should stay professional in the office and that personal problems should stay outside of work. In the case where team members bring their personal issues with each…   Read more»