I agree with the previous posts that sometimes project delays and exceeding the budget is not always expected or at the fault of any team member. Rather, I would prefer delays and going over the budge...

These cases highlight the importance of keeping up-to-date with newer regulations. As more research is done, certain things are found to be harmful or dangerous. The FDA is always updating their polic...

I think this is a great point. For bigger projects that have a larger impact or cover something new (new line of medical devices for the company or international product), it is very important to docu...

Usually projects that start off will consider similar projects that were executed beforehand and learn about what worked well and what didn't. Otherwise something that could be implemented is a dashbo...

I think that regular meetings should be set (either weekly or biweekly) where regular updates are discussed amongst a team. However, in the case mentioned above, there was a crucial piece of informati...

To add onto the previous posts, I agree with sending out an agenda prior to the meetings. It gives attendees an idea of what topics will be covered and if any preparation is required.A meeting format ...

This is funny to me because I've discussed this exact topic where I work. Someone joked to me that in the summary emails following a meeting, they would include a very brief 2 sentence recap for one o...

Team dynamics play a crucial role in the success of project execution. We can see that in the mini sim we were assigned this week. One team member who was the liason of all business management favored...

I agree with the statements the prvious posts mentioned. I think that patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are a great way to identify any issues in a medical device after it's released. However,...

This week, we had our second simulation assignment. It focused on creating a viable injectable bone growth factor syringe. BoneFix, an orthopedic company, was looking to expand its biologics division ...

Emails are a much more formal mode of communication. I typically use it when sendging out formal requests, meeting minutes, or need to contact multiple people. I also use it when I am contacting peopl...

I definitely agree. Having a good grasp on business and strategy can also allow project managers to know which areas to prioritize. For example, if they know a competitor medical device company will a...

This is a really great topic, and I do think that the answer to which types of risks are more predominant and the most impactful depend on the industry. I think that finanical risk and reosurce risks ...

Another very useful tool is the Work Breakdown Structure. It essentially helps define the project scope better and breaks it down into the larger functions and their tasks. This can help with making s...

I agree with the posts above. Indentifying the critical path will aid in a seamless execution of the project. Another tool I find to be helpful is a prioritization matrix. It will allow the stakeholde...