Posted by: @devarshi-joshi According to me the most important 5 success factors are:1)Agreeing on the project goals2)Effective Communication3)Develop clearly defined plans with assigned responsibilities.4)Managing project scope effectively.5)Making sure of management support. So how are these factors individually important for a…   Read more»

Posted by: @sameer-rana In my opinion, projects fail due to a combination of varying reasons such as those mentioned in the forum question. Nonetheless, I believe a major contributing factor to project failure is inadequate preparation, brainstorming, and market research…   Read more»

Posted by: @ap962 This weeks lecture talks about project planning and execution. As a Project Manager, what are the key factors that need to be taken into consideration for a successful project execution?Also, what factors you would as a Manager…   Read more»

During my second simulation report, the purpose of the simulation was to find a solution and develop a test plan to verify and validate the efficacy of the solution. I expected researching and coming up with a solution to be…   Read more»

Posted by: @manolo In the simulation this week, we were tasked with correcting bottle label failure. When dealing with experiment failure in general, what do you feel is the most effective method for resolution? The most effective method to resolve…   Read more»

Posted by: @rgp29 Hello everyone.Project managers need to be effective in a lot of ways. For example, you need to finish the project on time and the quality of the product need to be outstanding. However, they don’t do it…   Read more»

Posted by: @ka-kyung-kim On the gantt chart, why is it important to have multiple overlapping tasks going on in parallel? I understand within a same category, to make a smooth and fast work process, tasks overlap and process in parallel….   Read more»

Posted by: @tn58 Hi Guys, So I know we all have been posting discussion questions regarding simulations and all the lectures each week. However, I wanted to get your input on what you think so far about this course? My…   Read more»

Posted by: @mb698 Every phase is important in project management, but I think project initiation and planning is the most important. Planning phases defines the baseline that what is expected and required and to know if there are essential resources…   Read more»

Posted by: @sts27  Letting individuals set their own due dates can be tricky. As you said, those with inexperience tend to underestimate how long a task may actually take to complete and thus can set the project back. This can…   Read more»

Posted by: @krp76 In the week 3 lecture we are introduced to the concept of Product Life Cycle and the different phases that constitute this cycle: Development, Introduction, Growth, Maturity, Decline. It seems a natural progression of any product within…   Read more»

Posted by: @orleron If you currently work in Industry, tell us what kind of organization you work with, i.e. whether it is a functional, matrix, or project-based one. If you do not work in Industry yet, tell us what kind…   Read more»