Project Management & Family Life

Let’s make life a little smoother—and project management a lot more fun!

Katharina Horbach Katharina Horbach

Decision-Making: From Breakfast Choices to Boardrooms

What do breakfast choices and boardroom decisions have in common? A lot more than you think! From toddler tactics to project leadership—here’s how mastering the art of decision-making keeps both family life and big projects running smoothly.

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Katharina Horbach Katharina Horbach

From Scope Creep to Shaved Ice: What My Little Stakeholders Taught Me

What do you get when you mix toddlers, a tween, and one well-meaning plan? A family outing full of surprises. Later that day, my project manager brain kicked in—and helped me make sense of the chaos, the compromises, and why scope creep sometimes comes with shaved ice.

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Katharina Horbach Katharina Horbach

THE Peacock experience

What do a school Carnival, a determined 8-year-old, and a peacock costume have in common? A crash course in planning under pressure. From last-minute surprises to recycled wins, here's how one bedtime bombshell turned into a lesson in anticipation, creativity—and classic project management.

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Katharina Horbach Katharina Horbach

2am Packing is NOT a strategy

You plan a fun weekend trip, but somehow, the night before, you’re up at 2 AM, scrambling to pack. Sound familiar? Life happens, and last-minute chaos takes over.

But does it have to?

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Katharina Horbach Katharina Horbach

Project Management Magic

A missing ski helmet, a ticking clock, and a budget on the line—sound familiar? With a little planning, you can skip the last-minute stress, save money, and even make packing fun. Curious how? Let’s break it down!

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Katharina Horbach Katharina Horbach

My First Kids' Birthday Party: A Wild Ride in a Tiny Tokyo Apartment

The first birthday party I ever organized was for my eldest daughter when she turned four. Oh, how naive I was! I had visions of a perfectly orchestrated jungle-themed party—adorable handmade decorations, a cute little treasure hunt, a cake worthy of a Pinterest board, and a selection of fun games. I thought I had it all under control. Spoiler alert: I did not.

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