Every project has its champions—those who rally behind the vision, put in the work, and encourage others to keep momentum. But lurking on the sidelines (or sometimes right in the middle of your team) are the project haters. These individuals, whether inside or outside your project, can derail morale, sow doubt, and throw up barriers […]
Author: Cemre Akkartal
How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations at Work (and Turn Them Into Career Fuel)
You can’t lead projects, teams, or your own career without learning to talk about the hard stuff—missed deadlines, awkward behavior, misaligned expectations, budget cuts, pay raises, scope creep, and “we need to change direction.” The professionals who move fastest don’t avoid these moments; they handle them cleanly, early, and with respect. Below is a practical […]
From Bench to Boardroom: How PMP Certification Supercharges Careers in Watch Repair & Manufacturing
The high-horology world runs on microns, patience, and process. Pair those with rigorous project leadership and you unlock a career moat that compounds for decades. This guide shows how blending hands-on watch repair (and Rolex’s new Dallas training pathway) with professional project management training can propel you from service bench to service-center leader, operations chief, […]
The US Manufacturing Boom: Where the Next $1T of Work Is Going—and How You Can Win the Best Roles
America is in the middle of a once-in-a-generation buildout. Factory construction has more than doubled since 2021, with manufacturing construction spend now sitting near record highs. That surge is fueled by a stack of public incentives and a flood of private capital—semiconductor, clean energy, biomanufacturing, grid modernization, and “AI factory” buildouts—that together cross the trillion-dollar […]
From Service to Hired: Turning Veteran Experience into High-Value Roles Companies Need
You’ve led people in high-pressure environments, delivered missions with limited resources, and owned outcomes that mattered. Employers want that. This guide shows exactly how to translate your military experience into roles like Project Manager, Product Manager, Operations/Program Manager, Cybersecurity/IT, Supply Chain/Logistics, and more—complete with examples, resume bullets, and action plans you can use today. Unlocking […]