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pz98 replied to the topic "Scope Management in Biomedical Devices" – 5 days, 5 hours ago
Adding on to the others, COVID is a prime example of where agile scope management was applied. As more information came out, project scopes most likely increased. One example of this is a company called Inovio. They were developing a… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Scope Management and the Role of the WBS in Project Clarity" – 5 days, 6 hours ago
WBS should be closely aligned with a company’s risk management planning. Different deliverables like the change history are effective in a WBS, but incorporating a risk-perspective into the WBS as well can make areas with more uncertainty more visible to… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Critical Path, PERT, and Managing Time Under Uncertainty" – 5 days, 9 hours ago
Adding on to what was said, an effective way to manage time compression while mitigating risk if employing a scenario-based method that can evaluate the trade-offs faced when pressed for time. A project manager can approach the stakeholders or executives… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "The Impact of Earned Value Management (EVM) on Project Budgeting" – 1 week, 5 days ago
As you mentioned, EVM is a good tool for identifying if a project is behind schedule by using EV and PV. One additional benefit of EVM is its ability to detect scope creep before it happens. Projects that have requirements… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Why Capturing Lessons Learned Matters" – 1 week, 5 days ago
Capturing lessons learned by using a slideshow presentation or using software like sharepoint is a good idea, but making these efforts to capture the project lessons without working off of them could defeat the purpose of doing so in the… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Making Design Reviews Work in Medical Devices" – 1 week, 5 days ago
The main key aspects of the preparation for a design review were covered previously, however one critical step for preparation is engaging with stakeholders prior to the design review meetings. Stakeholders can provide valuable insights that may have been overlooked… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "How do the FDA manage" – 3 weeks, 5 days ago
For many products, companies are required to follow GLP and other good practices as mentioned previously. These good practice rules give companies an outline on standard protocols to follow when it comes to the study itself and record keeping of… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Project Initiation" – 3 weeks, 5 days ago
One way to prepare for challenges in the product development process early is to organize review meetings with team leaders from cross-functional teams. When project members from different teams, for example engineering and compliance, are able to express their uncertainties… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Managing Challenges in Metrics" – 3 weeks, 5 days ago
Making sure that relevant metrics are collected efficiently and correctly are indeed an important step in the project process. One way to make sure the metrics that are collected are relevant with the goals of the current project objective. Revising… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Sequence of the PM Process" – 1 month, 1 week ago
Cross-functional teams are essential to many projects, and omitting a sequence of activities can significantly impact their purpose. The purpose of these teams is to allocate project resource effectively and distribute project tasks efficiently. When a project’s schedule is being… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Execution phase" – 1 month, 1 week ago
One way to make sure that all project documents remain accurate and update is by maintaining and utilizing version control software, along with access control. As mentioned, suppliers and manufacturers can run into issues with their schedule, which can impact… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "The Crucial Role of Regulatory Compliance in Medical Device Innovation" – 1 month, 1 week ago
An important factor to consider which is equally important as pre-market approval is post-market surveillance of medical devices. A rigorous and well-made pre-market portion of a medical device project is essential for the approval and success of the device. An… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Making connections between people and schools" – 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Hello all,My name is Paul and I am a BME masters student at NJIT. Here is my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-zukowski/
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pz98 replied to the topic "Role of Stakeholder Management in Project Success" – 1 month, 2 weeks ago
As mentioned before, a RACI can certainly help decrease the ambiguity associated with the development of a syringe that does not leak and clump. However, a RACI does not directly address the risks that can occur, especially when engaging in… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Considerations of Verification Protocols" – 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Designing a risk assessment properly by taking into account all the details that can contribute to risk in a project can help strengthen a verification protocol considerably. Identifying errors or potential points of failure in terms of the compliance or… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "The scale and process depending on different kinds of changes" – 1 month, 3 weeks ago
One consideration when it comes to the length of times associated with change orders is the regulatory body a project manager is dealing with. The FDA and the EUMDR have different processes when it comes to fulfilling a ECO. In… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Sustainable Business Models in Project Management" – 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Curing patients could be a sustainable business practice, however it does not seem reasonable. With a business model that prioritizes curing patients, a plethora of ethical dilemmas could come into play. By offering life-changing treatments through curing chronic issues, a… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Task scheduling" – 1 month, 3 weeks ago
One important aspect of task scheduling that hasn’t been mentioned is the important of incorporating slack when scheduling tasks. Slack is important to a project as it allows for a project manager and their teams to evaluate how long a… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Integration of KA in Project Scope Management" – 2 months ago
Scope management directly influences the cost and time management of a project. As the scope increases, it comes with the expense of a higher cost (usually). Increasing scope can also alter the timeline in a way that is not beneficial… Read more»
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pz98 replied to the topic "Project Management Knowledge Areas" – 2 months ago
A project can be well-coordinated while taking account into the 10 knowledge areas is the implementation of a change control process. Managing the 10 knowledge areas and coordinating all elements within the project, but when a project is on the… Read more»
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