As you mentioned in your example, sometimes going back making a change in the project results with an even better situation than you started in. I agree with your statement that going back and changing a project can be…   Read more»

  While I agree with what everyone has posted so far, especially with the @mmodi stated regarding using a Gantt or Pert chart to create the most time efficient timeline, I believe that when ranking importance of tasks that you…   Read more»

  Regardless of whether it is a project manager that changes or a team member, it is difficult to have a smooth transition from one person to another, especially if it is someone higher up in the management chain. As…   Read more»

  As a project manager, it is important to iron out as many details as early as possible to set a solid foundation for the course of the project. The lecture this week illustrated a few different methods of planning…   Read more»

I consider slack to be a pretty integral part of planning because it can help account for an unexpected delays that can occur throughout the duration of the project. Like the professor mentioned in his lecture, it is difficult to…   Read more»

  I am of the belief that in our field of medical devices, and pharmaceuticals like you mentioned, that transference is not a risk management strategy that can be used and accepted from both the patients perspective and the manufacturers…   Read more»

  I agree, the planning phase is by far the most important phase during the project management process. This phase is the entire foundation that the project is built on and if it is not done properly, the chances of…   Read more»

  I believe that the answer to this question varies depending on the situation. It could be possible that the manager had done some poor planning for the project, like @hodafattel mentioned, but it could also be a situation where…   Read more»

  I would say having to request a budget change for additional experiments is quite probable. When making design verification tests in response to outputs from a DSD, it is highly unlikely that everything will pass the first time around…   Read more»

  I feel like a question like this depends on the project itself, it’s scope, and how interconnected each part is. For example, if it is a smaller project where the parts have little to no connection with each other,…   Read more»

  When it comes to working with someone that is being difficult, I find that trying to approach the individual themselves first to see how we can reach compromise and find a way to work together in a way that…   Read more»

The current company I work in seems to operate as a matrix organization. I have my manager that I report to but I often report to her manager as well. My job before this seemed to operate as a functional…   Read more»

I am in agreeance with you on this topic. While there are people that are born with inherent leadership qualities, most of the qualities of a good project manager are developed over time and mentorship. Growing up there was a…   Read more»

Not only should a test be detailed, like @ridmehta stated, but depending on the kind of device that is being developed you should also have different kinds of tests. If you had a blood chemistry testing machine for example, while…   Read more»

While I agree with the others that the FDA should not necessarily be given the authority to impose mandates, I do not believe that leaving that decision to just government bodies is the best solution either. Using today’s situation as…   Read more»

I am on board with @Jbarbee and @cm539. While the FDA approving products that include antifreeze is not unethical, the lack of transparency on the inclusion is what I find to be unethical. While the amount of antifreeze in these…   Read more»

If a new function is added to an existing class 2 device, than I believe a PMA would be necessary in order to ensure that: 1) The new functionality does not interfere with any of the existing functions of the…   Read more»

Similar to @hodafattel, my challenging situation also stems from my Senior Design Project. The project that my group and I were working on was a proof of concept project, where the goals of our project were ones that have not…   Read more»

Much like @mmd55 and @cassiem have said, projects that really pique my interests are ones that are complex but have a clear desired goal. By forcing you to think outside the box and look at the project from different angles…   Read more»

When it comes to working in a team for projects, I believe the best individuals to look for are the ones that are open and communicative but are also capable of independent work. By that I mean that once roles…   Read more»