The first step is to investigate the vendor’s product and determine the root cause of the issue. If the issue is indeed the vendor, then the buyer must assess if it’s worth it to challenge the vendor. Some issues may…   Read more»

I have a new perspective on this issue. In our group simulation, we found out CamTech did not speak English on their one and only phone contact. Before placing an order, there should be clear communication. If customer service cannot…   Read more»

Firing low-performing employees should not always be solution for managing underperformance. There are methods to improve employee performance and firing employees can lower morale. Some strategies that I’ve seen companies do include performance evaluations to assess employee strength and weaknesses….   Read more»

I think these results have significantly changed since the study. I remember at some point in the lecture videos, the professor mentioned unemployment was around 10%. This indicates that the lecture was made near the 2008 recession. Yes, people had…   Read more»

We were all struggling with a class. It was during COVID and it required consistent and effective communication with each team member. Not only that, but we had to do experiments on ourselves and share data. Some members would be…   Read more»

I agree with @sah67 Choosing between good, cheap, and fast depends on the specific needs and constraints of the study. If time is critical, then the study needs to be completed quickly, which means a fast and good option may…   Read more»

I think the main reason why smaller projects may not implement quality control is due to resource constraints. When there are limited budgets or personnel, allocating resources towards quality control activities can be difficult and may substantially reduce the speed…   Read more»

@sseal98 I want to add more to this post. A real life example of skipping steps that ensured everyone was on the same page was a NASA mission to Mars. The Mars Climate Orbiter was a spacecraft designed by NASA…   Read more»

@hk425 I completely agree with this post. Regular communication and coordination between teams working on different aspects of the same project is crucial to ensure that the project progresses smoothly and meets the desired outcome. It’s not enough to simply…   Read more»

Supplier diversity can bring benefits such as access to new ideas, perspectives, and business opportunities. Having backup supplies can be helpful in case of unexpected problems with the primary supplier. However, it’s important to balance diversity with cost savings to…   Read more»

@sm2744  One additional point that I would add is that it’s important to have a clear and transparent process for evaluating personnel performance in the context of a project. This process should include well-defined criteria for assessing performance, as well…   Read more»

I agree with the aforementioned replies. It is important for each company to review each other’s process and find not only the difference but the root cause and work together to address it. When comparing verification and validation services, there…   Read more»

@sm2744  While stakeholders do hold significant amount of power, it’s ultimately the project team’s responsibility to manage stakeholder expectations and maintain control over the project’s direction and outcomes. The project manager is most critical in juggling these variables. The stakeholders…   Read more»

It appears that everyone agrees on the importance of balancing monitoring and control in project management. An example of this balance is imagine if you are managing a software development project to development mobile. Let’s say it has a tight…   Read more»

I’d like to expand on gg382’s post with some example steps. There are a variety of methods that a PM can take to ensure they are giving their team the most complete and robust solutions. These solutions require a proactive…   Read more»

@gdecarvalho I completely agree. Project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and equivalently significant and rigid fundamentals should supersede flexibility and adaptability. This prioritization assists project managers in preventing uncontrolled and unplanned changes to the project plan that could lead to a…   Read more»

There are many areas of a project that can be difficult to plan out. Personally, I think risk management is likely the most difficult task for me. It’s hard to predict the future and developing mitigation strategies is often a…   Read more»

Depends on the circumstance. If a job requires a variety of skills, then having a broad skill set from from employees would be wise. On the contrary, if the job requires a specific skill set, then specialization would be preferred….   Read more»

@ag2265 I completely agree. Having relevant experience can help a project manager understand the unique challenges and risks associated with a particular type of project, in addition to bringing best practices and techniques for successful project management. However, it’s also…   Read more»

Not all risk is negative. For example, risk exploitation is an appropriate risk response that should always be analyzed. This involves taking actions to maximize the potential benefits of a positive risk. For example, if a project involves using a…   Read more»