If a team member leaves before a project is over, there are few ways for the team to continue to move forward. The first option would be to assign someone cross-trained to the task since different parts of the project…   Read more»

Each part has a specific purpose in getting a project completed in time and successfully. If a team can not agree on the project goals, then there is no measurable ending point. The group will not know what they are…   Read more»

During the closing phase there are a few things that must be done to complete the project. One of those things archiving documentations. They must receive acceptance of the deliverables, release resources, confirm project completion. They must review all contracts…   Read more»

While working as a medical records clerk for a physician’s office, I was tasked with getting all of their paper records collected over a few years, scanned into each patient’s online chart. There were multiple boxes, and after each box…   Read more»

If you have to return to earlier phases of a project, I do believe that you lose time. Once you have moved on to the next stage, you are ready for the next step and do not need to remain…   Read more»

Using a Gnatt chart allows you to see every task that needs to be completed. With this particular chart, you can work out the minimal delivery time to complete the project. It is often essential to have many tasks overlapping…   Read more»

One of the very first things you will do together identifies a goal for whatever the project. This is essential as the project isn’t completed until this goal is met, so there is no project without it. Throughout the project,…   Read more»

Communication is key to any project that involves multiple individuals. I want to think that anyone working on my team has been deliberately picked, which wouldn’t be a huge issue. Nonetheless, nothing is perfect, and these types of problems can…   Read more»

The first way of getting the project back on course is to understand what caused the project to miss the milestone. With the new understanding, precautions can be taken to ensure that it is not moving forward. The next step…   Read more»

Risk is not always negative as many would believe. A risk is simply an event where anything can happen. Yes, they can be negative in that they can be detrimental. An example is a risk that you take may cause…   Read more»

There are many reasons that a project can fail. Some are preventable, while others can not be controlled. Many projects fail due to unaccounted technical issues that go wrong because they only focused on the project’s business side. At the…   Read more»

At the midway point in the semester, I feel I have learned a tremendous amount of information. Before taking Dr. Simon this summer, my knowledge of the FDA was limited to the basic understanding of their role in regulating food…   Read more»

The purpose of labels on products, whether toys, food, devices, prescriptions, or any other product, is to establish how the product should be used for the individual’s safety using it. In this case, if the labels are coming off, even…   Read more»

As a project manager, there would be many skills that I would want my team to acquire as they prepare to become future project managers. The more critical three that stand out to me would be 1) emotional intelligence, 2)…   Read more»

The model that I prefer of the three is the matrix organizational structure. A pro of this structure is that it’s not permanent. The matrix structure also allows for efficiency in projects, sharing resources between departments, and personnel change. A…   Read more»

I believe a matrix organization would be the most efficient in regards to outcomes and project team communication. Although this project can have conflicting projects and department schedules, it will allow for the most communication between departments, allowing more projects…   Read more»

As a biotechnology student or any student, I believe the school is responsible for teaching the different aspects of your job to be successful; however, they are not solely accountable for interpersonal skills. They can give you the tools, but…   Read more»

If choosing a project team, I would like to make sure that everyone is a good communicator. The entire team must be able to communicate effectively to complete a project run smoothly. Communication allows a group to be open and…   Read more»

I have had experiences that required that I evaluate myself and individuals’ emotional intelligence on a team. One time in particular that needed this was working in groups to create a curriculum that would increase students’ critical thinking. The project…   Read more»

A product that fits into category one as a general wellness product is a video game. In particular, I am thinking of systems that contain virtual reality games created to help with stimulation and relaxation. While providing stimulation and relaxation,…   Read more»