I learned that communication is a key aspect to keeping a team and a project moving smoothly. This class especially taught that no matter how much you prepare for a project, something will always go wrong, no matter how big…   Read more»

I actually got an internship at a medical device company at the same time this class started, so I was able to solidify my knowledge of regulations from this class at work. I really got a grasp of not only…   Read more»

I agree with Agnieszka that the answer to the question depends on the income and the lifestyle of the individual. If work is interesting, some people will stay but sometimes, the most interesting work can be burdensome if it cannot…   Read more»

After being at my current internship, I’m not surprised at this results. I think the thought “I’m going to make a difference in the work I do, and love what I do” occurs in the initial stage of working, and…   Read more»

Personally, I’d like to be an engineer first like everyone who has posted so I can apply the technical skills I learned in classes. However, I would like to stay as an engineer as long as I could, but while…   Read more»

I do agree with the previous posters that Americans work more because there is a cultural mindset of working longer per day = being a better employee. If someone leaves work at 5 pm in a 8-5 job but other…   Read more»

Posted by: @amin-sadig As many of us know, there is a lot of paperwork involved in most processes within projects whether it is for monitoring or documentation purposes and individual companies have different Quality Management Systems. While it is easy…   Read more»

Posted by: @krp67 Communication Management seems like a trivial knowledge area however, its seems as though it needs to be implemented in a PM. This topic of communication is critical. Lack of communication is why we have so many issues…   Read more»

Posted by: @devarshi-joshi The main functions of Human Resource Management department are : 1) Reduce turnover 2)Hire for fit 3)Focus on retention of top performers 5)Improve employee engagement. So my question is how this will help in medical field improving…   Read more»

Posted by: @ial4 Hello everyone, Suppose you’re leading a project aimed at updating the packaging for a product line. You begin the planning phase by estimating your project budget and completion date.when you enter the buildup phase ,you get much…   Read more»

Posted by: @amin-sadig From as early as the mini sim we were told to consider outside factors such as vacation times for inspectors when planning a schedule so we don’t get delayed unnecessarily. Because the job of a PA is…   Read more»

Posted by: @talha-chaudhry One of the interesting things that Dr. Simon mentioned in this weeks lecture was the concept of team development. When you are a project manager, your project team is not composed of robotic entities. They are human…   Read more»

Validation is the process to test to make sure that the device works for the user’s end goals. The process usually takes place towards the end of the project life cycle before the product is released, since the device is…   Read more»

Like each aspect of a project life cycle, it’s important to keep communicating and being clear with your team members/ people involved in the project. It is also important to also be aware of how long processing time takes in…   Read more»

Metrics are important because they can help assess the productivity and process of a project for the duration of said project or for future projects. Metrics measure different aspects of the project like time it takes to complete each task/…   Read more»

Posted by: @ryanrattazzi In the lecture slides this week, we learned about all things risk management. Starting in the planning phase, a part of DDP is to do risk analysis to determine the probability some undesired consequence will occur in…   Read more»

I started working in the medical device industry at the same time as starting this course, so I was able to solidify my knowledge from this class to the workplace. I am fortunate enough to use the lessons I learned…   Read more»

The purpose of metrics is to calculate how to measure things, such as productivity, cost, scope, etc. during a project. Metrics are beneficial for management so they can see if goals are met in terms of cost, productivity, and whatever…   Read more»

Like everyone has mentioned before, taking into account of teammates’ planned absences are important when discussing the execution during the planning phase. Of course, emergencies do happen and may push some plans back, but it would be good to take…   Read more»

Posted by: @ial4 Hello everyone, Suppose you’re leading a project aimed at updating the packaging for a product line. You begin the planning phase by estimating your project budget and completion date.when you enter the buildup phase ,you get much…   Read more»