To evaluate how to develop a project team, it is important to identify the areas that the team can build upon and improve. With these areas in mind, human resource management can create team building activities, trainings, etc. that address…   Read more»

Quality control is sometimes lacking in smaller organizations due to the nature of smaller organizations/projects commonly being relatively new. With limited experience in their field and awareness of the benefits of quality management, smaller, newer project members can tend to…   Read more»

Quality management is not common to find in smaller companies due to the nature of smaller companies commonly being relatively new. With limited experience in their field and awareness of the benefits of quality management, smaller, newer companies can tend…   Read more»

An example of a medical device in development that would likely not require validation is a simple adhesive bandage. As mentioned in the prompt, verification testing would be enough in the case of this product. The verification testing would serve…   Read more»

I believe that the project planning phase is most important. With poor planning, clear objectives aren’t outlined and communicated, causing confusion among a project team of what is expected of them. The planning phase is critical in identifying risks, thereby…   Read more»

There are many aspects of medical device projects that require tedious monitoring and controlling across several areas. Stakeholder communication is an example. Ensuring efficient communication with stakeholders, clients, and internal staff is vital for the project’s success. Supervising and regulating…   Read more»

I believe that Stryker should not be neglecting the foot&ankle team just because it is considered a low-priority project. Styker needs to decide if a.) the foot&ankle project is so low-priority that it should be scrapped entirely and the team…   Read more»

Before beginning a project as a team, it is important that the team delegates tasks and assigns responsibilities to each individual teammate based on his/her strengths. To establish early on what will be expected of each team member throughout the…   Read more»

A challenge faced by project managers is risk management. Every project comes with its set of risks, which can range from unforeseen technical difficulties, changes in market conditions, to delays in deliverables from third parties. These risks can significantly impact…   Read more»

The most difficult part of a project for me often revolves around maintaining momentum and addressing any unforeseen challenges that have emerged. One of the key challenges is ensuring that the project remains on schedule. Delays can occur due to…   Read more»

Ensuring that I provide the most complete and robust solutions to my team, even with limited time and contextual information, involves a multifaceted approach. First, I would prioritize establishing strong communication channels within the team and management. This ensures that…   Read more»

One topic of this weeks lecture that I found really interesting was the estimation of costs and resources and the possible setbacks/pitfalls that can be associated with this. It made me think of my time in the medical device industry…   Read more»

I have also found it interesting that the meaning of “stakeholders” has a much more extensive meaning than I had originally thought. Stakeholders exist outside of the traditional roles we associate stakeholders with and are essentially classified a any individual…   Read more»

(1) A specific medical product that is likely to be completed by late finish is any pharmaceutical drug. All pharmaceutical drugs require extensive preclinical research, clinical trials, FDA approval, production, and post-market surveillance. This thorough process makes it likely that…   Read more»

It’s crucial to conduct a thorough risk assessment during the project planning phase to identify potential factors that could lead to delays in task completion. This includes considering factors such as resource availability, dependencies between tasks, and external constraints. Once…   Read more»

Absolutely, the initiation phase of a project sets the tone for its entire lifecycle, and I’ve definitely encountered situations where better planning could have greatly improved outcomes. Capstone comes to mind where the initial scoping and requirements gathering were not…   Read more»

I have been enrolled in previous asynchronous courses where we were formed into groups by the professor for a project. Because the courses were asynchronous, this hindered the communication among our group overall. We were given weeks to work together…   Read more»

Genetics are everything, and they without a doubt scientifically contribute to who we are. So yes, someone with strong leadership abilities did get to that point via genetics, in part. However, I believe that the primary contribution to a person’s…   Read more»

I prefer to work independently when possible, so when working in teams, I definitely favor a smaller-sized dynamic. Being apart of a smaller team that is comprised of people from various backgrounds is most suitable for me, as it allows…   Read more»

I would prefer to work under a project manager that primarily communicates in person. It is simply more natural and effective to communicate in person with others, which is important when collaborating with people, especially my manager. Having in-person interactions…   Read more»