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tgt6 replied to the topic "Skills Learned in this Class" -

Mon, 02 May 2022 03:41:34 -0400

One of the biggest takeaways from this class was the skills needed to become a successful project manager. In particulate, the skill that has stuck with me the most has been communication. I was able to really see how much… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "What’s Your Motivator?" -

Mon, 02 May 2022 03:37:25 -0400

My biggest motivator would somewhat fall along the lines of competition but more has to do with the fear of missing out on opportunities that are present to me. For example, seeing others getting internships or job opportunities motivated me… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Project Manager Decisions" -

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 20:43:49 -0400

Cost is a very important factor to consider when placing a mass order for a product but here are other factors that should be looked into as well. When dealing with international orders, choosing a suitable country in which you… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Engineer vs. Manager" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:37:18 -0400

Much like the original post describes, I think the best course of action is working in the field as an engineer at first to familiarize yourself with the kind of work that needs to be done and what is expected… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Why do people work?" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 18:03:53 -0400

The results of this study do not seem to be very surprising for someone who is just entering the workforce except for that last statistic. I would have thought the number would be higher for people that want to keep… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Quick, Fast, Good? Pick Two" -

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 17:51:09 -0400

I strongly agree with what others have stated in this thread, especially when they mention that while it is true that only two of the three options will be the most predominant, all three together do create a spectrum. Even… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Potential PM?" -

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 17:13:41 -0400

While I do think I can become a good PM, I do recognize that there are still skill that I can greatly improve upon and many of them will come with experience. I can read as much as I want… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Most Important Project Management Knowledge Areas" -

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:59:48 -0400

While there is no clear answer on one single aspect being the most important as they all need to occur in order to have a successful project, there are some that should have a higher emphasis placed on them as… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Vendor Decision" -

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 16:53:40 -0400

After reviewing the mini-simulation, it became apparent that as the number of vendors increased, this would lead to a direct correlation with various other factors relating to the project. The other factors that would increase would be the time, cost,… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "How to speed up the problem-solving process" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:54:28 -0400

As stated in the initial prompt, challenges can cause serious consequences if they aren’t identified quickly and handled carefully. This means that the problem-solving process can be broken up into two parts; problem identification and problem solution. In order to… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Different Types of Monitoring and Controlling" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:37:24 -0400

As stated above, the common aspects that fall under monitoring and controlling are schedule, budget, resources, performance, and scope. While I do agree with the other responses in this thread, I would like to put more emphasis on how performance… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Weighing Input of the Timeline" -

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 03:11:40 -0400

As others have stated in this thread, a large part of the influence of a project will fall on the project management team, whether that consists of one person or many larger supervisors, they will have the biggest say on… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "What you need to get a job in project management" -

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 13:50:33 -0400

As many others have said in this thread, having experience will be the biggest difference between a good project manager and a great project manager. Understanding how the process of leading a team and what they need in order to… Read more»

tgt6 posted a new topic "Improving Team Performance" -

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:51:31 -0400

One of the major aspects that need monitoring and controlling is performance and this can be recorded in personal and team performance reports. Imagine that you were assigned as the project manager of a brand new team in the middle… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Monitoring Time and Budget" -

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 03:39:36 -0400

While it would be possible to recover this project and finish within expected budgets, it will come at a price. This is the concept of balancing the time and effort versus the cost and whether or not it is worth… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Personnel evaluation when succeeding project but delaying." -

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:35:22 -0400

As others in this thread have said, many times the success of the project may have been due to the delays to make sure everything was functioning properly or the increased costs due to unforeseen expenses. In other words, it… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Companies efforts in the executing step" -

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:21:00 -0400

As it has come up many times in this course, communication is one of the most important aspects of a project, as well as for the company itself. It is crucial that there is always a healthy communication venue between… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "How poor planning affects a project" -

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 15:10:33 -0400

I have been on both sides of the scenario where there was poor planning for a project and a great amount of planning for a project. It may not seem like much of a difference in the beginning when starting… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Work breakdown structure" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:59:44 -0500

As you said in your question, I think the biggest factor that comes to play with what is important is the chronological order of some tasks that need to get done in order to move on to the next one…. Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Project Management and Design Controls Similarities and Differences" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:11:17 -0500

As others have stated in this thread, both the topics of project management and design controls are crucial for every project. It is true that both last the duration of the project but to get more specific, there is a… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Communication during a project management" -

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 14:57:40 -0500

Communication is indeed a huge factor when it comes to the success of a team working on a project. Over the summer, the company I was interning with was very big with Microsoft Teams as their main communication tool. This… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Project Manager Changes" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:15:20 -0500

A successful project manager must be someone who is able to lead their team to effectively complete the task at hand. They must be someone who is able to communicate effectively and efficiently with their team and must be able… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Project Planning" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 19:01:19 -0500

Project planning relies heavily on communication, especially when working with a team. In order for everyone to be on the same page and the tasks to be completed on time, everyone must be aware of what is going on. From… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Time vs. Money" -

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 18:47:10 -0500

Like many others in this thread have said, there is a balance between money and time and you cannot be successful with just solely one or the other. It is often said that “time is money” and while that statement… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Over budget project" -

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:25:48 -0500

A crucial part of project planning would be the budget allowed for the team. The budget will never be perfectly accurate as there can be some overestimates and underestimates, but you always want to try to shoot to be under… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Communications Management Plan" -

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:26:33 -0500

As with any project in a team setting, communication is one of the most important, if not the most important, skills needed for success. The more people that are involved in the same goal means more ideas and that can… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Probability of failure" -

Sun, 20 Feb 2022 18:03:58 -0500

When creating an “original” product, a very important step is to analyze the market that it will become a part of. Having an idea of the potential consumer can help further assess the probability of failure and see what aspects… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Difficult People in Work Groups" -

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:28:46 -0500

When it comes to difficult people that only want to do what they feel will be best, how do you deal with that? It is true that groups will not always be streamlined with all members working in harmony. There… Read more»

tgt6 posted a new topic "Project Deadlines" -

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:21:46 -0500

Every project has a set of deadlines, some with more urgent ones and some with more leniency. When working in a group, what is an effective manner for holding individuals responsible for reaching deadlines and making sure everyone is thoroughly… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Experiments" -

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:16:25 -0500

When working on a project, it is inevitable that there will be some failures and deviations along the way. It is very unlikely that a project will occur with no mistakes or any complications, especially if the project is big… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Risk management" -

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:47:28 -0500

As others have stated in this thread, risk management and risk analysis are some things that you will only be able to really understand after having experience in it. There are plenty of pieces of training that can be done… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Types of organizations" -

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:39:25 -0500

While I agree with what the previous person stated that the matrix organizational structure is very common and allows the most interactions between the departments, I feel like a project-based organization can also be very common when dealing with medical… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Design Controls" -

Mon, 07 Feb 2022 03:30:08 -0500

Design controls were created by the FDA in the late 1990s and its purpose is to make sure the product is in compliance with all the codes every step of the way. This means that every part of the project… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Projects and Programs" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:36:37 -0500

As others have said in this thread, a big reason is to save time, money, and resources. But, to go a little deeper into this topic, this means that links can be made where risks may involve two or more… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Team member skills" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:22:48 -0500

@leshan I do like how you mentioned that communication AND listening is the most important part because no matter how good the project leader is communicating their ideas, it is still dependent on the other members of the group to… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "How to manage priorities in Project Management?" -

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:14:49 -0500

@cassiem I think you definitely identified the biggest factor when it comes to group projects and that is communication. It is rare that you will find the “perfect” group where everyone always does their assigned part well and in advance… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Does Organizational Structure change how you prioritize ?" -

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:45:01 -0500

The prioritization of the workload will entirely depend on the project it is based on. There are various types of projects that come in different sizes that will need different types of organizational patterns and skills. These factors will also… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Does Organizational Structure change how you prioritize ?" -

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 04:44:58 -0500

tgt6 replied to the topic "Project Manager Skills" -

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 21:29:37 -0500

In order to be a successful project manager, there are multiple skills that need to be portrayed and executed before, during, and after the project’s lifetime. One of the most crucial ones by far is effective communication strategies. It does… Read more»

tgt6 replied to the topic "Importance of management skills" -

Sun, 23 Jan 2022 21:29:37 -0500

While there are many management skills that are extremely important to the success of an individual, one of the more important ones would be organization. When thinking about managing anything, whether it be a company, a project, or even a… Read more»