Effective project management is critical when navigating the complexities of the Life Sciences sector.
Some items to think about are:
Clearly Defining Project Objectives Outlining clear, measurable objectives that draw you closer to a well defined end goal ensures every workstream and the personnel in them, understand what needs to be achieved.
Creation and Use of a Detailed, Integrated Project Plan
The project plan is your roadmap. It serves as a guide to help keep everyone on track. It should highlight your project objectives in the form of milestones and deliverables, and highlight the resources required to complete each task. Use a tool like MS Project or Primavera to make the management of your plan easier. Once created, set your baseline, and understand this is a living document. Track progress and make adjustments as necessary, to avoid small problems becoming big.
Engagement of Stakeholders Early and Often
Consistent communication is key and should start for the project inception and continue to project completion. Making sure all workstreams understand what they need to do, when they need to do it, and importantly why they need to do it at that time, will ensure everyone is aligned and understands how they get to the finish line.
Managing Risk
Creating a risk register early and maintaining it throughout the project allows for the early creation of mitigation plans, providing the project opportunities to pivot as risks arise.
Management of Resources
People and materials are critical to what we do. Creating personnel resource loading curves for a projects lifecycle, allows for effective planning, maintenance of timelines, and control of costs. With the adoption of more single use technologies, consumables are more critical than ever, and managing ordering, receipt, and release of inventory, will drive operational success.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Fostering an environment of collaboration, where all personnel feel comfortable to participate, share ideas, and provide feedback, will go a long way to creating a cohesive team that avoids silos. Feeling like you are part of a strong team is motivational and benefits everyone.
These are just a few items that cover both strategic and operational aspects of effective project management. At Bothwell Engineering, offer flexible solutions tailored specifically to your needs so you can get the most out of your investments every time.
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