For the mini-SIM, I opted to have one alternative vendor. This choice was the more financially favorable option and delayed the project less; however, there was more risk with having only one alternat...

In smaller projects, quality control may be a constant process rather than having an entire team dedicated to that sector. For instance, for smaller projects, each member of the team can review the wo...

I agree with some of the above responses. It is possible to cultivate a strong, collaborative team environment even while using a lower budget. A lot of team-building activities do not require a high ...

I think it is a good practice to hire a blend of both particular field experts and versatile employees. In order for a project to have success, the team needs to be able to adapt and adjust to particu...

I agree with many of the other responses regarding the fact that the project planning/initiation stage is the most important aspect. If this stage is rushed or not completed properly, then the rest of...

While not talked about much in the course, one aspect of medical device development (especially for devices that require clinical trials) that needs to be monitored is documentation. There are so many...

In addition to the questions mentioned above, other key questions that can be asked include: When did the issue first occur? Where does the issue occur? Who is involved or affected? How frequently doe...

I agree with the above statements, especially with the fact that the first step in finding a solution is to find the root cause of the schedule variance. However, it may be hard to retroactively fix t...

I think the success of a project depends on the initial goals set out during project initiation/planning. If the outcomes of the project meet these goals, then the project is successful. If the projec...

Personally, I prefer communication via Teams as it is more convenient to have quick, simple chats in comparison to email. For a quick question, teams tends to generate a much quicker response than ema...

Navigating dynamics with multiple project managers can be challenging but manageable with clear communication, coordination, and a structured approach. The best way to overcome the potential challenge...

Risks are not necessarily harmful, as long as they are properly assessed and discussed within a team. Shortening a project timeline may incur some risk, but discussions should be had to determine if t...

One challenge that project managers face is the fact that they may need to confront or address team members when work is not being performed on time or to the level that is expected. These conversatio...

As part of a project team in the past, the biggest issue we had with project planning was not setting clear team member roles/expectations. Because of this, there were many delays in getting work comp...

In industry, finances control everything and the stakeholders are the primary means by which a project is funded. Thus, stakeholders hold a significant amount of power. If stakeholders want a project ...