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ppp23 replied to the topic Multiple Project Managers for one project in the forum Intro to Project Management 7 years, 6 months ago
In my opinion, multiple project managers for a single project is not an ideal solution. Multiple managers would involve multiple behaviors, acceptance on a single solution for a part of project is difficult, bringing all the managers to accept a unique point of view. In my past company, we had multiple managers to report on a project. They both…[Read more]
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ppp23 replied to the topic Milestones Missed: Failure or Success? in the forum Intro to Project Management 7 years, 6 months ago
Hello Hruship101,
This is a very good question. I would like to share my opinion over this.
Missing a milestone is a failure of a project and it could be avoided by evaluating the overall/part of project. Utilizing a progression of standard inquiries ought to recognize the key issues and the seriousness of each one. This will enable you to…[Read more]
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ppp23 replied to the topic Advice for Biomedical Engineering Students in the forum Introduction to Medical Device Development 7 years, 6 months ago
Contacts, Contacts and Contacts. They will get you jobs easily. Visit job expos in multiple cities, talk to people what you wish to do, apply for internships/co-ops, follow up with your application until a decision is made, emphasize more on job requirements. One day you will succeed.
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ppp23 replied to the topic Professions in Academia and the Industry in the forum Introduction to Medical Device Development 7 years, 6 months ago
Hello kak33,
I have been working as a Production and Purchasing Manager in Health Concepts since 3 years. We initially used to buy vitamins, supplements, proteins and health products from distributors and sell them on Amazon. The profit margins being so high, we decided to introduce our own brands though sales and profits were low initially but…[Read more]
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ppp23 replied to the topic Discussion Topic: Academia vs. Industry in the forum Introduction to Medical Device Development 7 years, 6 months ago
Benefits of working in Academia are completely different that industry.
I would argue that while working in academia one has to be research oriented, keep on learning everyday, search for new ideas, work with students, freedom of deciding on work hours, contributing towards the field and having long term benefits. Nevertheless academia projects…[Read more] -
ppp23 replied to the topic Discussion Topic: Practical vs. Informational courses in the forum Introduction to Medical Device Development 7 years, 6 months ago
I believe the ratio of 7:3 is perfect. One needs to have more academic knowledge as compared to practical knowledge. Experience teaches a lot. I strongly recommend knowledge over experience. Lets have an example: comparison between a person without knowledge with 7 years of experience and a person with knowledge with 0-1 year of experience. Both…[Read more]
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