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nk434 replied to the topic "Skills Learned in this Class" -

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 23:03:22 -0400

The most important skills learned from this class for me is the ability to communicate with Dr. Simon (replicating management) to get results and work against the clock to submit the developed tests. In a company, responses are not always… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Priorities for Projects" -

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:56:24 -0400

Projects should be structured to prioritize one goal at a time. Project timelines should have goals throughout its term, and structured in a way to address them one at a time. Therefore priority is given to one goal at a… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "How to manage and train low performers in common companies?" -

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 22:51:18 -0400

I believe company training needs to be of the highest quality. Training new employees is essential, it lays out the fundamentals and standard of the job being given to the worker. I believe an apprentice like role or close supervision… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "How was this class helpful" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:44:28 -0400

This class was beneficial in showing a different perspective of the industry. Not everyone will be an engineer, some people will become managers of projects. Whichever role a person has, it is important to know both sides of the coin,… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Quick, Fast, Good? Pick Two" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:27:46 -0400

When determining which factors of the the to pick, the product deadline and situation is important to consider. Usually, I would side with developing a product which is good and cheap, as it would take minimal financial investments and the… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Overworked Americans vs. Motivation" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:08:06 -0400

I feel like Americans work 40+ hours because of the expectations of their management/employers, as well as receiving some overtime pay. Money can be a motivation for many individuals, and some are ok with putting in many extra hours to… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Changining staff" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:45:48 -0400

I feel like having someone be removed from a project team implies on mismanagement of the person, or miscommunication with them, which led to them changing their role/position. In order to fix this problem, I feel as though all members of… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Designing effective Communication management Plan" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:38:55 -0400

I believe it is better to have particular projects have their own communication plans, as it keeps things organized and specified to a specific project. If a company has many projects and a general SOP, I feel as though there… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "QA vs QC" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:33:28 -0400

Quality Assurance and Quality Control have their differences in what focuses they have. I am curious though (and I put this in the thread maybe someone sees):In industry, what responsibilities would someone have in QA vs QC? Also, what… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "QA vs QC" -

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 17:32:51 -0400

nk434 replied to the topic "Communication during a project management" -

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:36:56 -0400

I checked out “Slack” after reading about this post! I really like the program, I think its functionality is useful and interface is easy to understand and use. I am curious how it compares to Microsoft teams. I have heard… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "How poor planning affects a project" -

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:19:58 -0400

Poor initiation of a project (planning the projects or even starting the first steps) sets the pace of the rest. I feel as though with poor planning, the tone can be set for the entirety, which would most likely be… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "This Week's Simulation 3" -

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 21:14:40 -0400

This simulation is a great example of why it is important to follow protocol. I feel there would be backlash even if the product worked. Not following the proper protocol does not reflect well on companies or employers or employees…. Read more»

nk434 posted a new topic "Success Rate of Projects" -

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 19:08:07 -0400

This past week, we spoke briefly about closing a project. Closing is important (whether the project is successful or not) in order to be able to continue to the future works. What would classify a successful project, and what percentage… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Healthcare Project Management" -

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:57:54 -0400

I believe that healthcare project management is different across different projects, but have crossover in certain aspects. When managing projects, some might have more research and development aspects, for example, while other projects shift their focus to other managing. Healthcare… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Making connections between people and schools" -

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:42:42 -0400

Hello,

My name is Nicholas Kozdron and I am a graduate student at NJIT.

Here is my LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-kozdron-945196161/

nk434 replied to the topic "Personnel evaluation when succeeding project but delaying." -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:11:27 -0400

This is a really interesting topic to bring up, as the project timeline can be delayed or costs increased based on a number of factors. Usually I would think that the timeline established for the project is intended to be… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Verification Test" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:02:44 -0400

I believe that verification tests are “almost” guaranteed to fail. The chances of having a test be perfect the first time around after making it are slim. The verification test is meant to test your project and the expected implementations… Read more»

nk434 posted a new topic "Weighing Input of the Timeline" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:52:49 -0400

Just an opinion seeking topic stemming from the most recent simulation: After initiation of a project, and during the planning of the timeline with all the stakeholders of the project, which people have the most influential input on the timeline… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Supply Chain and Project Management" -

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:50:40 -0500

@jal58 I am curious if you know, who performs quality assurance for these companies or judges their work? I would assume they have quality assurance positions in the company (like majority do). It sparks my curiosity to think how medical… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Figuring out tasks." -

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:44:26 -0500

I think assigning tasks is a crucial step in the progression of any project. From a management standpoint, I believe that assigning the right people to the right task can make or break a project (as cheesy as it sounds). … Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Career Path to becoming a project manager" -

Mon, 07 Mar 2022 02:33:06 -0500

I think it is important to have a connection with the personnel you work with. This connection could be from working in similar positions to them in the past. When managing a group, having that foundation and understanding between one… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Project Slack Time" -

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:44:29 -0500

Project slack time is completely necessary, however, I believe with proper planning and anticipation, accurate deadlines could be placed in right away which give a reasonable amount of time to accomplish the given tasks of the project in the order… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Project Management Tools" -

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:19:22 -0500

For one of my projects in my undergraduate courses at NJIT, my project group decided to create a Gantt chart to use to manage the project over the course of two semesters. This was an excellent way to prepare the… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Penalization for Going Over Budget and Time?" -

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 21:04:50 -0500

Preparing for potential delays is nearly impossible, as there are many variables which could influence the timeline of a project. I do not believe that there should be a penalty for a reasonable delay or over-spending during the project. It… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Going back to a previous phase" -

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:57:11 -0500

I feel as though going back to a previous phase is not counterproductive as long as the issue(s) are resolved, or a better proposition is put forth. It could cost financially, however for the progression of the project and to… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Communications Management Plan" -

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:49:32 -0500

I have not worked in the industry, but I have a colleague who works in a different industry, but his job is basically to be the “walking communications document”. He manages communications at a construction job site, and his role… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Probability of failure" -

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 01:40:04 -0500

@srp98 I agree with you about looking at other similar products to build foundation for your own product, however you cannot allow yourself to fully buy in to their methods, because it takes away from the uniqueness of your product…. Read more»

nk434 posted a new topic "Dividing the Workload" -

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:52:09 -0500

Group projects usually have many parts to them, ultimately coming together to be presented in one final piece. When dividing work, how should work be divided among members? Should individuals work on separate parts, or should smaller groups work on… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Difficult People in Work Groups" -

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:46:44 -0500

I think sometimes the best approach is to allow it to happen… One way or another, the work would get done (maybe not in the most efficient way). Being peaceful in a situations with a “hard-headed” co-worker could be tough,… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Should Interpersonal skills be more valuable than technical skills?" -

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 23:37:14 -0500

I believe there is not set value for either skill, but it does vary based on the situation. If the situation or work requires more interpersonal skills, then it is apparent that has more value than something like technical. However,… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Sizes of Project Teams" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:09:59 -0500

I think having ore backgrounds allows more input, which could be healthy in the progression of the project for the group. Distributing tasks amongst smaller groups within a larger one can also benefit the project I believe, as it can… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Career Decisions: Managerial Vs. Technical Tracks" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 21:02:58 -0500

For those in this thread who see this post, I am curious about your transitions in positions (if you have already) from technical track to managerial or vice versa. How difficult was the transition between roles? If coming from managerial,… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Leaders: Nature or Nurture?" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 20:58:56 -0500

I do believe not every can be a leader, and do believe not every can be nurtured into a role like this. Simply put, not everyone has the mental fortitude to take responsibility for themselves as well as others in… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Power and Regulation" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:15:47 -0500

I feel like you bring up good points… it is absolutely necessary to allow the governing body to decide for the mandate of different vaccines, protocols, etc. One thing I want to the mentioned idea of FDA workers not being… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "How to manage priorities in Project Management?" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:15:47 -0500

@cassiem The discussion and goal setting is something I agree with. It is important to have a common goal and mentality amongst the group members, especially in projects which are not capable of being done short term. Each individual in… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "FDA ethics" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 23:15:46 -0500

For the time being, regulating shelf life of food through the use of something like antifreeze is a key to production and sales, but likewise will not harm the consumer (unless consumed in ridiculous amounts). Understanding the potential issue at… Read more»

nk434 posted a new topic "Understanding your role..." -

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:04:20 -0500

nk434 replied to the topic "How to increase emotional intelligence" -

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:04:19 -0500

In my opinion, emotions are tied to personality, so each individual displays different emotions under different circumstances. Likewise, individuals handle stress and conflicts differently. In the role of a PM for example, emotions of others need to be handled properly,… Read more»

nk434 replied to the topic "Projects and Programs" -

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:04:19 -0500

Grouping projects under a program is important for the longevity of the program. When relating the projects into one area of interest (device type, target market, etc.) it allows the program to reflect the emergence of the ideas and progress… Read more»