Like many of the previous posts have stated, this course has definitely proven to be valuable. In my undergraduate classes, you don’t always see assignments or projects try to simulate a real world or industry experience. In these classes, you…   Read more»

I have worked on projects before where the work breakdown was not clear. The members of the group were all assigned tasks but there was no clear timeline on when each task should be completed to ensure that the whole…   Read more»

As many have mentioned, overestimating a project’s completion time is a good way to lessen the chances of the team underestimated task duration. When planning the project, the team must always consider all the things that could go wrong in…   Read more»

When assembling the project team and delegating tasks, the PM should be sure to outline the responsibilities for each team member. Furthermore, if an individual is part of other teams and has other obligations, it is important that they disclose…   Read more»

First, as mentioned in the lecture, it is important for the PM to obtain the best methods of communication from each of the team members. Especially in a time when many in-person meetings are limited and projects may have to…   Read more»

I believe there are several factors that go into deciding what organization type will work best for a company. For example, a functional organization might work well for a big company with multiple projects and plenty of resources. These companies…   Read more»

I work in a small medical device company that uses a matrix organization. Although I have not been with the company for a long time, I can see the cons to a matrix organization. Because the company is small, individuals…   Read more»

I think there are definitely skills that a project manager may possess that are transferable and equally important in any project you are assigned regardless of the field. Skills like organization, good communication, adaptability and a host of other interpersonal…   Read more»

Like many of the responses before, I believe that communication is essential in the success of project managers. I have worked in a project in the past where the designated project manager delegated the roles of the project in the…   Read more»