the pro of involving everyone in the risk project management plan is that all minds incorporated are able to put in input/different perspectives of risk. the cons of using group members is they may have a specific influence on their…   Read more»

The communications management portion of a DDP is the most significant because of how it outlines communication amongst everyone in the project as well as “higher up’s”. This structure assists in how to  spread around information, who to properly send…   Read more»

The best way to go about this is give each individual a separate role, and then also try to have each person work in a small group that has a similar or relating role. This can help Make sure an…   Read more»

To work with a difficult team member, many ground rules should be established as to why are they being difficult. It could be something simple as they do not have the social skills to cooperate in a team, and it…   Read more»

In the case of a potential under performing member, the project manager needs to address the person under performing.  They first need to identify where are they under performing, if its a time management issue or lack of communication etc….   Read more»

Essentially validation is to make sure the device you’re making is meeting al the customer needs and ensuring all requirements are being met for its intended us.  In Design verification, it is making sure that you are creating the device…   Read more»

When doing project management to meet deadlines, I think the key factor is to make a solid plan with a lot of “what if’s” and also give each milestone some wiggle room for time. Being in the pandemic has shown…   Read more»

From experience, working in smaller groups have been more successful in communication although it can be more taxing due to heavy workload being distributed amongst less people which is the opposite with larger groups.  Larger groups is more time efficient…   Read more»

As said by @mmd55 , i do prefer the harder complex projects show you how to be consistent with a project, even if it has setbacks or issues. It teaches you how to stick to a long term goal, even if…   Read more»

To lead the team you first need to understand how to be apart of time, which comes with experience and also when in charge still understanding although youre in charge you are still apart of a team.  Skills a project…   Read more»

One of the most difficult group situations i have encountered was during the pandemic how to communicate with my group efficiently and get work done since we were limited on resources. It was extremely difficult to work with one another…   Read more»

Typically courses at school do not in depth of what actually happens in the industry. Thankfully, this course allows us to have an idea of what we are getting into, how to appropriately understand our work environment, and find where…   Read more»

Before signing an NDA, its important to remember which parties are involved, make sure information/confidentiality is a priority, and there are no additional unknown clauses or unread clauses.  Also, look for terms that can be more vague rather than specific…   Read more»

Gifting policies are in place for reasons, specifically to void lawsuits, creating any sort of incentives/briberies, nor biases.  I think as well, if they brought a family member or plus one, if it not business related, they should not be…   Read more»

I believe it’s one of the most important parts of the planning phase. While it may seem like a large cost to implement it is small in comparison to the possibility of law suits that could come from ignoring risks…   Read more»

Internal risk is any risks that can be avoided within the development of a project. In contrast, external risks are ones out of the control of those who are running and in charge of the project, hence it being buyers,…   Read more»

I personally don’t think it’s fair that the companies have to bear the risk of a person’s own reckless actions and inability to read labels. What companies can do about the residual risk to give very clear warnings that are…   Read more»

Some of the Advantages that a  risk management assessment include that it allows for a minimization in risk and Brings awareness of all potential risks. It also allows a company to Saves cost and time because risks are known, and…   Read more»

Meeting minutes are an underestimated tool, as they not only track time, but who is in attendance, allow for notes to be taken which include questions from people and also questions that were clarified, along with discussing key points and…   Read more»

In previous experience, when we had a two semester course, we would have to make Gantt charts for our projects to ensure our project met the due date.   How we started the Gantt chart was to write out all…   Read more»