Project Management & Family Life
A Power Duo
You can find a way to manage it ALL!
At Manage It All, project management meets family life—because handling a toddler’s meltdown and managing a project crisis have more in common than you’d think!
Project management may sound complex, but it’s packed with life hacks for tackling everyday family chaos. And on the flip side, my family life stories break down project management concepts into easy-to-relate, real-life examples. Because sometimes, the best way to understand risk management is by surviving a grocery store trip with kids.
Let’s make life a little smoother—and project management a lot more fun!
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?
My First Kid’s 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.
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.
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.
Whether it’s a day trip, a big getaway, or planning a kid’s bithday party, every experience teaches us something. Out and About is a collection of ideas for your inspiration.
In project management, we call it Return on Experience or Retrospective—taking a close look at what worked, what was missing and what we would definitively do differently next time. The real value comes from sharing these insights with stakeholders and teams across the organization, helping everyone work smarter, avoid repeating mistakes, and build on what already works. After all, why reinvent the wheel when you can fine-tune it instead?
