https://medicaldevicecourses.com/members/wk46/activity/ Activity feed for Wk46. Sat, 16 May 2026 10:34:20 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 51da161c56c28415cf14dab4e168e682 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27762/ Mon, 01 May 2023 03:12:27 -0400 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»

]]> 265438e81831bdc019bc9a449cf5cdcd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27760/ Mon, 01 May 2023 02:59:47 -0400 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»

]]> 567fda1a799572f617fad1bd1e48c87f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27758/ Mon, 01 May 2023 02:52:06 -0400 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»

]]> 1937b2f88eaecadd1c31412b09a39295 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27552/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:29:41 -0400 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»

]]> ffac32bac851b85f7825fce2451581ba https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27551/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 21:22:17 -0400 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»

]]> 3233483383131c64d4c703fdf3a12706 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27550/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 20:58:23 -0400 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»

]]> 8f252aa9f68e9a7e85bf31b160af4c05 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27542/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:34:32 -0400 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»

]]> cc6f8ac7ec761afde0b70b6d2bd7d8c3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27541/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:28:16 -0400 @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»

]]> 72e6f589d000c0ff5f1b9279d4385105 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27539/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:14:58 -0400 @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»

]]> 8a7276e27624af1b24be9489e42a2052 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27538/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 03:11:18 -0400 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»

]]> f4948893106a141296e4d35174501364 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27393/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 22:01:00 -0400 @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»

]]> 6045b4247479c01b61b223dac7a4b275 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27392/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:57:52 -0400 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»

]]> 614511f54a9ccbc4b675b7c1367327a7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27390/ Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:38:50 -0400 @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»

]]> eeef097c43547a90fb4df00a8745cd3a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27213/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:33:31 -0400 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»

]]> 3cc55de5b292783ddf79975df5f78801 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27211/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:24:36 -0400 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»

]]> 738313d696d0554650fff92c82fad3c7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27210/ Sun, 26 Mar 2023 04:15:02 -0400 @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»

]]> db6f3ba7b80173d979d499e0d3f6eac6 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27042/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:30:17 -0400 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»

]]> 5a7affb1b466db3f26279839012da8e7 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27041/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:25:24 -0400 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»

]]> d75fc288e338a0b3417b8b1c95efcda3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/27040/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 02:19:17 -0400 @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»

]]> 50c33ca3a67fa69a3731fb5bbdb4183b https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26861/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:19:32 -0500 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»

]]> fce35b2ffe39c97d429945881846a7c2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26860/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:14:34 -0500 I agree with @jj52 that project managers should be involved in every aspect of the project, not just in major decision making processes. It is their responsibility to oversee and coordinate the project, from planning to execution to monitoring and…   Read more»

]]> 719307696331146be093c305fba69e27 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26859/ Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:06:40 -0500 In a project, the individuals who have the most influential input on the timeline and approach may vary depending on the project’s scope, complexity, and industry. However, typically, the project manager and subject matter experts (SMEs) who possess relevant expertise…   Read more»

]]> c64bfa8b822f66e4bf12508aee71204f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26714/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:35:30 -0500 [quote data-userid=”18934″ data-postid=”13857″] During risk management, a method to analyze risk is to calculate the probability of failure. Of course, it is kind of straightforward (still complicated) to do so when designing a product that has some sort of predecessors…   Read more»

]]> 1cd647f034452f5d38e286d1758863cd https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26713/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:27:11 -0500 @vv48 I agree but I want to add more to level of professionalism. These issues should be recorded or at least be in writing. Privacy should be significant as well. So when management considers how to solve the issue, there…   Read more»

]]> d359d92948f6d4d8aca6ab2e4ec79159 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26712/ Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:20:24 -0500 @kaf43 I agree adapting to personal needs is important but project managers have limited time. You need to mention where flexibility crosses the line of professionalism. I think project managers and team members should negotiate how flexible the project manager…   Read more»

]]> 731ababe09269256e62b3db00ddaf25d https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26674/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:09:17 -0500 [quote data-userid=”21150″ data-postid=”16981″]   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…   Read more»

]]> d92b12e89459b59d9a8d7e7fae4fa77f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26673/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 02:02:44 -0500 Slack time should be carefully allocated and given with expectations to the phase of the project. Team members should understand that certain weeks for certain phases are going to be tough. But if they can make it through those phases,…   Read more»

]]> 4f0a6423939f9e5693e7c3a9a46d591f https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26672/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 01:54:26 -0500 The effects of missed milestones depend on the surrounding circumstances like all the other posts. However, I want to emphasize the solutions to these missed milestones. That is something I don’t see in these posts. A missed milestone can easily…   Read more»

]]> 3b7708f4a38e22dcf7e938b9aecf903c https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26590/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 06:06:09 -0500 I completely agree. Especially in the current environment where the recession could easily bring companies into bankruptcy, project prioritization is now even more important than ever before. I think knowing when to cancel a project or say this project should…   Read more»

]]> a96fb00526d3a206f6b10041e96b2bc3 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26588/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 05:06:08 -0500 In the past few years, online teams of various sizes has proliferated dramatically, especially with the recent work at home movements. I believe that emotional intelligence is now needed more than ever as project managers may have less information due…   Read more»

]]> 09236776284133673d1758ca40de20e2 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26550/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:50 -0500 As a project manager, the obvious thing to do is communicate and confront the underperforming team member. Compare statistics and ask why there is underperformance. However, there is a lot of preparation involved. Awareness is key. A project manager should…   Read more»

]]> f42564e6c3c000fabc79ed9d934d0d63 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26549/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:50 -0500 Consistent efficiency should be the ideal reasons behind dividing workload. Knowing the expertise, experience, and compatibility of your team to the project or process at hand does not mean proper resource allocation. As a project manager, I need to evaluate…   Read more»

]]> 07d5fd2b0566045b3a022134c1e1bd2a https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26548/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:49 -0500 I would make sure that I can listen and provide constructive feedback to each conflicting side of the team. I would also enforce that constructive feedback if they wish to implement it. Project managers in general should not micromanage a…   Read more»

]]> af1801af3f9a770905f594fc5b2c2400 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26544/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:40 -0500 This is a broad question. Deliverables should be self-motivated and not micromanaged. Micromanaging takes time and effort out of project managers. Project managers should prioritize efficiency and methods to encourage proactive completion of deliverables. If project managers are constantly involved…   Read more»

]]> cc7cec8eca676ae9ff55879f450d4695 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26543/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:40 -0500   Competitor research. Projects are rarely ever truly novel. Novel projects are ones that succeed out of all…   Read more»

]]> 19ea07c9316a46b54c1914858b9672ae https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26541/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:40 -0500 I want to add a skill to the conversation that I have not read yet. That is the ability to scrap a project. Engineering projects can easily go overbudget and over time. For example, California’s high speed rail project is…   Read more»

]]> e173191d12b4f82c632f7990b5898134 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26529/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:26 -0500 Product life cycles depend on various factors. I generally agree that most products phase out once they get past the growth phase. However, the perception on these product life cycles can either be viewed in terms of versions or the…   Read more»

]]> ae2cf9fcf8bf0739476c01de040e75aa https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26528/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:26 -0500 From personal experience, functional-based organizations are best in smaller organizations because it’s quite easy for members to share information. Often the infrastructure between silos are easily accessible. On the contrary, larger organizations often have infrastructure that isolate functional teams. For…   Read more»

]]> d5feeaf755e967e01307bfb86e257fd4 https://medicaldevicecourses.com/activity/p/26527/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 04:46:26 -0500 Another important FDA responsibility is the regulating the speed of key products. During the height of covid, vaccines were urgently needed to save lives and prevent the medical system from collapsing. This can only be done if the FDA is…   Read more»

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