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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Master of Project Academy Blog – FAQ: Go‑to‑Market Strategy for 2025
1. What exactly is a Go‑to‑Market (GTM) strategy today? A GTM strategy is the coordinated plan a company uses to bring a product to its target segments, achieve sustainable revenue, and defend long‑term market position. In 2025, AI‑native companies are rewriting that playbook—outpacing non‑AI peers in late‑stage funnel conversion (56 % vs 32 % at $100 M+ ARR) and experimenting with […]
FAQ: Guiding Your Company Toward Vertical Integration—A Project Manager & Systems Project Manager Playbook
1. What exactly is “vertical integration,” and why does a project manager need to understand it? Vertical integration means a firm controls multiple (or all) stages of its value chain—everything from raw‑material sourcing to manufacturing, distribution, and even after‑sales service. Done well, it tightens quality control, accelerates speed‑to‑market, insulates the company from supply‑chain shocks, and can […]