I don’t think it really matters where the new hire comes from. It would be a plus if it is within the same company because that only means there is room to grow and be promoted. However, experience is absolutely…   Read more»

A flexible plan is better because a lot can go wrong and we need to be able to adapt to any circumstance that could happen to the project. It is important to be able to react to unexpected issues that…   Read more»

I would say, being versatile in their roles is better since you can achieve multiple things within the same position. From past experiences, you can put all the knowledge absorbed from the different tasks you have done into a new…   Read more»

It is valid to say that too much control leads to micromanagement. The team will be suffocated by the fact that the PM is on you all the time. This will create counterproductivity since the team will feel constantly watched….   Read more»

It is important to prioritize good communication with team members of the project and the stakeholders. Both parties need to be briefed on what is going on regarding the project. As the stakeholders provide the necessary resources to make the…   Read more»

I would propose a meeting with the team and provide my estimated time to finish it. Once discuss this with the whole team we can come up with a reasonable time to get the job done. And maybe hustle to…   Read more»

I would say that the Project manager should be flexible to some extent regarding the personal issues of the team. If there is a loss among one of the team members, that individual won’t be able to respond and be…   Read more»

By preparing a contingency plan you are going to identify the problem and understand where the project stands. Once it is figured out, then we can determine the project status. So that we can understand what was done wrong and…   Read more»

The communication management plan is a must  I would say. It helps to keep track of what is going on with the project in every aspect. In my company, we don’t have a document stipulating how we communicate per se,…   Read more»

I don’t think the team should be penalized for being late, or not meeting the deadline. Sometimes there are issues with the machines on the production floor, the machine went out of order, or the instrument used to test the…   Read more»

Sometimes there are discrepancies with different testing instruments, different SOP, or even different brands of reagents. These details can affect the ultimate result of the products. In order to be consistent, both companies have to make sure they are using…   Read more»

I think both are equally important because the verification protocol gives a whole set of criteria that must be met in order to get a pass or fail result from the verification report. It is important to understand the whole…   Read more»

I think the manager needs to be good at communicating. Their interpersonal skill should be sharp enough because they are in charge of the decision-making process. So, they have to be talking a lot with different departments and personnel in…   Read more»

Managers should be on top of what is going on with the project, so he/she can make decisions based on that. How could a manager make a decision without knowing what is going on with the project itself? A manager…   Read more»

I would say quickly reach out to the vendor to see if they can expediate a new shipment of the product, so we can send our product to the customer. Since it is in the middle of the validation process,…   Read more»

If I were the project manager I would set up a meeting and discuss the low performance. I would ask for their reasoning on why their job is being lacked. Is there too much work, and is it overwhelming that…   Read more»

Working from home definitely has some advantages like sleeping a bit more because you don’t have to commute, watching the kids while working, being able to snack here and there, and so on. However, the environment is not ideal for…   Read more»

The scheduling is definitely affected since the device did not meet the expectations. As more time is needed to analyze the failure, the project is going to fall back. In that case, we need more assistance from different departments so…   Read more»

As a professional in any job, personal problems should not be a case in the workplace, however, it happens all the time. It is unavoidable. A project manager should acknowledge the fact that there is a conflict within the team…   Read more»

I believe that any novel product needs to be analyzed for the probability of failure. Since the product is new, we have to consider testing similar products that contain similar specifications and functions. Also, we need to take a look…   Read more»