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srp98 replied to the topic "How do most companies tend to solve the problem?" -

Sun, 01 May 2022 03:22:50 -0400

While I have not been involved in this directly, I imagine there should be contracts set up by the company’s legal team to mitigate this. There should be clauses that protect the company if the vendor falls through and especially… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How to manage and train low performers in common companies?" -

Sun, 01 May 2022 03:12:00 -0400

It is important to first figure out the cause of the under performance of the employee. It would be ideal to set up a meeting with the employee to figure out if there is something going on personally that is… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Project Manager Decisions" -

Sun, 01 May 2022 03:02:30 -0400

Before committing to a vendor or company, thorough research should be done to ensure that they are a reputable and reliable company. Questions to consider include: (1) what types of products/services are being offered (2) how long have they been… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Engineer vs. Manager" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:57:25 -0400

At the current moment, I would take on an engineering role. Being fresh out of school, it is appealing to want to get in the field and get as much hands on experience as possible and applying all the skills… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Priorities for Projects" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:47:05 -0400

Absolutely, a single project most definitely can focus on more than one priority at a time. I’ve seen in manufacturing where one product will go through numerous processes and after each process, the parts are inspected to make sure that… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "What’s Your Motivator?" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 20:36:18 -0400

I am also motivated by challenges and learning. While it can be daunting to take on something unfamiliar and difficult, it is invigorating making progress as well as learning along the way. A manager once piled on numerous tasks for… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Importance of Human Resource Management" -

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:51:32 -0400

While HR can sometimes be looked over, they do play an important role in ensuring a health and positive working environment. Engineers are often stereotyped for not being able to communicate well. This can sometimes lead to unnecessary conflicts in… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Changining staff" -

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:44:10 -0400

It wouldn’t be ideal if a team member changes positions in the middle of a project with a critical task remaining. However, if this does occur, I would assign multiple people to cover for that person’s role until the completion… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Time Management" -

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 03:37:19 -0400

I’ve also had a similar situation with capstone in which a timeline had to be pushed back because of an outstanding task that was not completed which resulted in the whole team being behind as one task was intertwined with… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Medical Device Companies" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:19:09 -0400

Some of the big name companies that have locations on the East Coast include: Stryker, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol Myers Squib, Becton Dickinson, Medtronic. I currently work as an intern at Weiss-Aug Surgical Products and one of the things… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How to speed up the problem-solving process" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 02:05:22 -0400

I agree with the point made above about increasing the time spent on the project. While elongating the deadline for the project may not be desired, it might be best for the project as it’s important not to rush solutions… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How to find outside project support" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:50:20 -0400

This does put the team and company in a rather awkward position because reaching out to an external source whether it be for information or financial support could make the company look like they are not managing their resources correctly… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Improving Team Performance" -

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 22:00:18 -0400

After being assigned as the PM of a brand new team in the midst of a project and noticing that the performance report scores are very low, I would implement multiple techniques to improve the team’s performance. I would first… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Weighing Input of the Timeline" -

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 21:52:44 -0400

It would be ideal for the individuals from different departments and backgrounds to have the most influence on the project as they are the ones working directly on it. This would be most ideal as individuals are able to give… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Making connections between people and schools" -

Sun, 27 Mar 2022 02:36:06 -0400

Hi everyone!
My name is Snehal Patel and I’m currently pursuing my masters in Biomedical Engineering at NJIT while working at Weiss-Aug Surgical Products. My LinkedIn profile is below:
http://linkedin.com/in/snehal-r-patel

srp98 replied to the topic "What you need to get a job in project management" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:50:57 -0400

It is vital for project managers to have experience as engineers. PMs who have experience being an engineer have more insight on how projects are not just planned but executes as well. Someone who has worked on multiple projects is… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How poor planning affects a project" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:45:28 -0400

Often times I find that upper management will make unrealistic expectations for engineers in an effort to meet customer needs. During meetings, it’s often expressed that some processes may not be feasible and upper management will want to go through… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Difference in communication when working from home" -

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 02:41:06 -0400

As a project manager, I would implement multiple boundaries to ensure that a proper work life balance is maintained while keeping the project moving forward by creating realistic deadlines and recommending that employees do not work past a certain time…. Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Figuring out tasks." -

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:16:53 -0500

I find it best to list out broad categories and then making sub categories ensuring that all components of the project are being accounted for. After breaking up the different categories of tasks, it makes assigning the tasks easier since… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Career Path to becoming a project manager" -

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 22:08:50 -0500

I agree with all of the posts made in this forum that it is ideal to have experience working as an engineer before stepping into a project manager role. Being a project manager is a huge responsibility as you are… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Communication during a project management" -

Sun, 06 Mar 2022 21:57:57 -0500

Many posts here emphasize how vital communication is to ensure a project runs smoothly. Without consistent communication, there is no flow of information which can ultimately hurt the project since not all team members are being informed of any changes… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Project Planning" -

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:42:07 -0500

The posts above stress how vital communication is in project planning and I could not agree more. Constant communication with your team can help plan out how long it will take to complete the project. I would start off with… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Project Manager Changes" -

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:33:02 -0500

A big difficulty that can arise when there is a project manager change is the lack of flow and consistency with the team. Teams get used to working under a certain manager and having sudden change could disrupt that flow…. Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Penalization for Going Over Budget and Time?" -

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 02:24:49 -0500

Employees, group leads and project managers should only be penalized for going over the project deadline and budget if there was a poor plan in place that did not accurately showcase the true nature of the project. As said in… Read more»

srp98 posted a new topic "Changing thee project" -

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 17:09:30 -0500

In lecture it was discussed that during the verification protocol, there is a chance that the team might have to back to an input and maybe even change the project. While it can be costly and not time efficient to… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Probability of failure" -

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:59:16 -0500

When evaluating the risks for a novel product, it is best to look at as many similar products currently on the market and document their risks and see how they can apply to your product. Looking at the probability of… Read more»

srp98 posted a new topic "Communications Management Plan" -

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:51:29 -0500

Dr. Simon mentioned that the communications management plan is perhaps the most important part of the DDP. The communications management plan organizes and documents the various forms of communications and it was discussed that it mentions how to go above… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Design Review Meeting" -

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 17:18:01 -0500

Distributing documents well in advance before a meeting is the best way to ensure a meeting runs as smoothly as possible. Coming into a meeting with as much knowledge and background about the project as possible ensures that the meeting… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Difficult People in Work Groups" -

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:34:23 -0500

I agree with @lw266, clear communication is needed in this type of situation to establish what is to be expected from every team member. From day one, if a set schedule and deadline is put into place, it creates a… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Should Interpersonal skills be more valuable than technical skills?" -

Sat, 12 Feb 2022 16:07:29 -0500

This is a really great topic since it brings the stereotype that “engineers don’t know how to communicate.” I think that interpersonal skills are important to succeed in the field since there is collaboration needed on many projects in the… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Career Decisions: Managerial Vs. Technical Tracks" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:45:21 -0500

While in undergrad, I always thought that I would want to be an engineer for the rest of my career since that always seemed like the exciting part. While engineering can be fun and fulfilling, it is also challenging, making… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Leaders: Nature or Nurture?" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:32:45 -0500

I agree as well. There are many people that claim that they are “born with it,” and echo confidence and other characteristics that allow them to succeed as leaders. This was not the case for me. I often found myself… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How to ensure the project is on schedule to meet deadline" -

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 19:21:36 -0500

The posts above mention useful advice in accounting for obstacles. While I have not worked in a lab, I quickly learned that everything that can go wrong, will go wrong, especially working in industry. This is often why the planning… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How to manage priorities in Project Management?" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:43:55 -0500

While I do not have experience working as a Project Manager, I can only contribute my experiences from working in group projects and reporting to project managers. I noticed there are a variety of tasks and processes going on and… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Power and Regulation" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 21:26:42 -0500

While the FDA does generally have the public’s best interest in mind, they should not be allowed to create mandates regarding diets and exercises. They should instead just give recommendations. However, when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, I think such… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "FDA ethics" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:59:47 -0500

There are very interesting opinions on both sides of the argument. While it has been recognized at general safe by the FDA, I cannot help but think of any long lasting effects when consuming it for a long period of… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Importance of management skills" -

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:56:21 -0500

There are multiple skills that are most important for managers to posses. They include: communication, planning and decision making. Communication is the single most important skill for managers to have as they are people that are in constant contact with… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How would you handle team conflict as a Project manager?" -

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:39:30 -0500

As a project manager, I would try to understand the situation from all the parties, taking into account everyone’s experience whether they were fully involved or partially involved. While conflicts within teams are frustrating, it is inevitable. It is important… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "How do you deal with challenges?" -

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 03:28:42 -0500

While working on my senior design project, an issue my group and I would often encounter is communication. Countless times there would be conflicts due to communication and these issues were amplified even more so since we started and finished… Read more»

srp98 posted a new topic "Controversy regarding Advamed Guidlines" -

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:52:33 -0500

The Advamed guidelines set the “rules” on interacting with health care professionals and set specific rules as discussed in lecture such as being able to take a physician out for dinner if legitimate tasks or business is being conducting but… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Contract Laws" -

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:36:34 -0500

My current company works closely with Mexico. They began working with Mexico back in 2017 because it offers manual assembly services in a controlled production facility thereby maximizing the company’s output in a timely manner. The reason for this newly… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Non-compete agreements" -

Sun, 28 Nov 2021 21:22:35 -0500

I had somewhat of a similar experience as well when first receiving my offer letter as well. After speaking to someone with a law and business background they informed me that this clause simply states that I cannot start my… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Traits of upper management versus middle management" -

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:23:53 -0500

Upper management is responsible for not just ensuring the success of the company but also bringing in more business for the company. These are people that are at the forefront of the company so they of course have to be… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Forming a Project Team" -

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:13:17 -0500

To form the best project team, I would first look at what major skills are needed for this project to succeed in a timely manner. After establishing the necessary skills, I would then seek out team members based on who… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Your Organizational prference; but why?" -

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 02:05:43 -0500

I currently work in a project based organization. As an intern, I really enjoy working in this type of organization because oddly enough, I get to contribute to different projects and really experience multiple projects at once. My experience as… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Risk Management" -

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 03:19:23 -0500

The benefits to implementing a risk management assessment are endless. By identify a risk early on, design modifications can be done. It is better to make changes early on than much later in the process. It can help to prevent… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "To risk manage or not to risk manage?" -

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:09:35 -0500

Risk management is an extremely critical part of the planning phase. Recognizing and planning for the risk early on can allow for a smoother process overall. It is so important to identify, understand and control any failures or risks that… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Two Types of Risk" -

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 01:48:58 -0500

An important internal risks was mention above, labor issues. Another issue regarding labor includes miscommunication. Many of the production floor workers tend to speak a different language which tends to lead to issues in operating the machines, sanitizing, cleaning, etc…. Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Design Verification Ethics" -

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:41:47 -0500

Much like our peers, I am not aware of any companies that do this. I think this is an extremely dangerous thing to do especially in the field of medical devices. While it can be frustrating and annoying to have… Read more»

srp98 replied to the topic "Designing Verification Tests" -

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 05:35:06 -0500

In capstone, I faced an issue where I was not sure how to test a component of the product. It is integrated that the enclosure I created did not have any leaks. So I looked up standards that could would… Read more»