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vv48 replied to the topic "Engineer vs. Manager" -

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 14:21:09 -0400

I work as an analyst in a manufacturing company that specializes in flavors and fragrances. For me, having a sense of what is going on in the lab is important. Being an engineer/analyst/tech first will be ideal so you can… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Quick, Fast, Good? Pick Two" -

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:54:58 -0400

I would pick Good because quality is very important in any project and Cheap because it can help you to stretch our budget and have more for any issues we might encounter in the future. I believe these two options… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Overworked Americans vs. Motivation" -

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:17:39 -0400

I think Americans need to work more hours per week because the cost of living is high in the US due to inflation, unemployment, and low salaries. There is a need to work more than 40 hours a week because… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Why do people leave work?" -

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:01:09 -0400

I believe people leave work because they are not happy in the company anymore. It could be for many reasons such as the employee might not have a healthy relationship with the manager, or they are not getting paid well… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Why do people work?" -

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:45:07 -0400

A good motivator for me is fair pay, which resembles the responsibilities you need to take care of in the company. The more responsibilities you are in charge of, the more money they need to pay you. Also, personal and… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Why Do People Leave?" -

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 01:16:39 -0400

There are a lot of factors that the employee takes into account at work. Compensation is a big one, however, the more money you make, the more responsibilities you need to handle. So authority and compensation go hand in hand…. Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Job Satisfaction" -

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:56:42 -0400

I think it all depends on the kind of employee you are. I like to be recognized for the kind of job I do at work. I like to be appreciated and valued. That creates a good atmosphere at work… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Motivation" -

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:33:10 -0400

I think preventing demotivation within the current workforce is more important. It is essential to keep the team, and the company with high morale so that productivity will increase. It is crucial to appreciate their roles in the company and… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "What should the project team learn from the failure project" -

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:30:43 -0400

I would look into the root cause and the corrective actions. We need to understand what went wrong with the project. Was it a team failure, a machine malfunction, or were the materials used? Understanding the thought process of the… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Vendor choice." -

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:18:37 -0400

When dealing with vendors I think the best shot is to have multiple options with the same or similar specifications, that way you will have various ways to fix an issue that might happen in the manufacturing process. Whenever we… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Vendor Decision" -

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:45:05 -0400

It is good to have multiple vendors in hand because if something goes wrong in the manufacturing of the product we can reach out and ask for more raw materials from the different vendors so we can continue with the… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "QA vs QC" -

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:28:13 -0400

Quality Control executes all the testing that is required to conform to a batch/ product that has been manufactured. The testing should meet the criteria, ranges, and specifications so it can release for validation and eventually be shipped out to… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Bottom up or top down estimation" -

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 15:22:30 -0400

I don’t have any experience with these estimations but I believe the bottom-up estimations seem preferred because it is more reliable. You have all the tasks well defined and detailed estimates. It is easier to present an appropriate deadline for… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Familiarity of eachothers work" -

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:08:28 -0400

I believe it is important to understand what everyone does in the project to a certain extent. It is hard to fully understand what is going on but it is easier to get the main picture of the tasks my… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Changining staff" -

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:28:23 -0400

Changing positions might happen at any time. If this happens, we can ask the stakeholders to include another team member so we don’t suffer the absence of the other individual. This is also an opportunity to be more involved in… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "PM: Quality Assurance Process" -

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:57:16 -0400

First, all the documentation needs to be in order. Risk assessment, verification protocols, verification reports, and so on. All the tests, failures, and changes need to be recorded. From there, we can do a study of how the product is… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project Manager's Authority for Monitoring and Controlling Projects" -

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:31:45 -0400

I think all the changes need to be subject to review and approval from the stakeholders. Stakeholders are the ones providing all the resources to the project. They need to be informed of everything that is happening in the project… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Personnel evaluation when succeeding project but delaying." -

Sun, 09 Apr 2023 19:04:23 -0400

The fact that the project was completed is an accomplishment. It is a positive outcome and should be accounted for in the personnel evaluation. However, we need to consider what caused the project to be delayed and why it ended… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project managment: Monitoring & Controlling Phase" -

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 11:16:23 -0400

It is better to have a change control process for project management because we need to optimize resource allocation. It is essential to have a guideline so we can streamline what is vital to change and if it is actually… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "This Week's Simulation 3" -

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 11:06:07 -0400

First of all, I will have a meeting with everyone involved in the project. Get a profound analysis and learn what is happening in more detail. I would like to have all the documentation ready regarding this product. What materials… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "hiring policies for a project manager" -

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:34:46 -0400

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project plans flexibility" -

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:17:04 -0400

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Hiring team members" -

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 15:03:54 -0400

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "monitoring phase of a project" -

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:45:48 -0400

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project manager priority" -

Sat, 25 Mar 2023 14:15:26 -0400

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Managing a Hectic Workplace" -

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:54:57 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project manager flexibility" -

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 18:10:05 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Monitoring Time and Budget" -

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 17:15:25 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Communications Management Plan" -

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:11:27 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Penalization for Going Over Budget and Time?" -

Sat, 11 Mar 2023 02:49:14 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Different results from each test companies." -

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 02:09:01 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Verification Protocols vs. Reports" -

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:36:12 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project managers' charactristic" -

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:57:44 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Project manager responsibilities" -

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:37:52 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Problem with the Vendors" -

Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:24:24 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Improving Team Performance" -

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 12:41:25 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Difference in communication when working from home" -

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 12:21:36 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Revising a Gantt Chart" -

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:55:59 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Team members personal issues with eachother" -

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 01:27:37 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "Probability of failure" -

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 00:57:52 -0500

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»

vv48 replied to the topic "What you need to get a job in project management" -

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:11:40 -0500

I think experience is a key factor in a project management position. Education is a requirement based on the field the project is leading towards. You need to know how to direct, guide, and lead your team. So communication with… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Time vs. Money" -

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:54:11 -0500

I think the more money you have, the better the chances to succeed in the market with your product. However, we might not want to use all the money from investors in one product. Planning needs to budget the… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Career Path to becoming a project manager" -

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:37:10 -0500

As an engineer, it is important to factor everything in. Working in teams can give a better view of how to run a project since you are working within the project itself. The engineer can get all the abilities and… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Risk Management impact" -

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 21:19:48 -0500

The risk management assessment is a positive contribution to the company and the project that we are working on. Although risks are associated with a negative connotation, it is a fundamental factor that needs to be considered so improvement can… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "How poor planning affects a project" -

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 20:50:31 -0500

Planning is the base of the project. It is the phase when schedules are done, roles and responsibilities are assigned, a communication plan is created, and so on. Having poor planning is the downfall of the project therefore it is… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Experiments" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:33:38 -0500

First, we need to spot the error. What caused the error, and what condition affected the test? These give us better clarity on how to tackle it. Re-read the procedures, and understand the specification it is been asked. We need… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Safety Recalls" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 21:10:53 -0500

The information presented on the label should be accurate. If there is any mislabeled information we should do a safety recall. Because that could compromise the safety of the public. However, if the label itself is peeling off, and the… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "More Influence or Less?" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 20:30:03 -0500

The success of any project depends on how well the team contributed to the project itself. Every contribution must be valuable. Communication at all times is a must. Regularly we all need to be in touch with the team so… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Discussion Topic: GMP's" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:13:41 -0500

Good manufacturing practices are a fundamental part of any industry for any kind of product they are producing. They were made to ensure the product are harmless for the public by making sure the premises and the equipment are controlled… Read more»

vv48 replied to the topic "Dividing the Workload" -

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:40:05 -0500

I believe, each member should be in charge of one part of the project. However, the parts should be distributed based on the strengths of the members themselves. It is hard to work in teams because they all have different… Read more»