We are currently using Gantt Charts in Capstone and it has shown to be very helpful. Gantt charts show the critical path of the project from start to finish. This helps the group keep track of key dea...

I believe there are six steps to project/task scheduling. 1. Plan Schedule Management - Define policies, procedures, and documentation 2. Define Activities - Work Breakdown 3. Sequence Activities - se...

I believe that the planning phase of the project and critical and one of the most important steps in implementing a project. Project planning gives a concrete foundation and security. Poor project pla...

I haven't experienced a design review in industry, but as previously stated in another forum, we did design reviews for Capstone. My experience was very similar to Talha; each group had their document...

This semester in Capstone we did a design review of each of our projects. We took a week to go over each group's design document then went group by group to point out any errors or unclear information...

When initiating a project, I believe there a four steps: 1: Market Gap/Market Demand: Researching the purpose of the project and why it would be vital to consumers. During this research, it is importa...

Reading the question, my first instinct was to say no, I don't believe that devices/medicine not approved by the FDA should be used, regardless if they believe it works or not. But, after reading my c...

I think that when a company sees potential in a project they should continue to pursue it. High potential projects have the opportunity of getting funding or investments from outsider supporters. Taki...

A project proposal is a detailed description of a series of activities aimed at solving a certain problem. I believe that when initiating a project proposal, the document should include an overview of...

Throughout my undergraduate education, I worked as an intern at Spex Organic Manufacturing and JFK Prosthetics and Orthotic Lab. During these internships I have been exposed to the manufacturing proce...

Currently, I am working on a capstone project to develop an innovative chair to assist Dr. Tara Alvarez in her neuroscience research to treat patients with visual convergence issues. Last semester, wh...

I believe the greatest skill a project manager should have is communication. Developing a product takes a team; it is not something can be done alone. The project manager must be able to relay message...

Currently this semester I have been working on my capstone project in a group of my fellow students. This semester has been dedicated to executing our design utilizing the design control requirements ...

Since I am still an undergraduate student, my project management skills stem from previous internships and school projects that I have been assigned. During my internship at Spex Certiprep, a manufact...

When an employee puts their time, effort, and dedication into a project, it is always disheartening when their project is cancelled due to low priority. Many companies believe that high priority proje...