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5 Questions about Project Management
with Kathrin Lamm

Coffee Talk

Kathrin Lamm

After a long time, another brief stop at the coffee machine. We're exchanging ideas with colleagues — that's exactly how we think of our "5 Questions About" article series, in which we interview experienced project managers about their best practices.

Today we're talking with Kathrin Lamm, an experienced project manager, certified Merlin Project trainer, and qualified coach.

Since the early 2000s, she has worked as a project manager in digital marketing on both the agency and client side. During that time, she has delivered numerous projects of all sizes — from launching various online shops for mid-sized companies to relaunching international brand websites.

Since 2013, she has been training both teams and individuals in Merlin Project. As a certified Transfer Designer since 2018, she naturally keeps one thing above all in mind during her trainings: the real-world impact for participants in their day-to-day work.

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Posted by Stefanie Blome on May 5th, 2026 under Project Management
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What Project Managers Can Learn from Conductors

Conductor in front of an orchestra

A while ago, I attended the musical "The Lion King." The stage was spectacular, the performers outstanding, but my gaze kept drifting downward. Into the orchestra pit. There stood a man most audience members probably never even noticed. The conductor.

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Plan your projects according to the IPD philosophy

Integrated project management with IPD & Merlin Project

Integrated Product Development is gaining importance worldwide, especially in the Chinese automotive industry. The approach relies on close collaboration between all stakeholders from the very beginning. This is how you put the philosophy into practice in Merlin Project.

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Posted by Marvin Blome on November 26th, 2025 under Project Management
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Working Remotely Around the World

Remote Work Abroad

Modern technologies make us location-independent—but they also come with challenges. After a month of remote work in China, I brought back practical tips to help you stay focused and efficient anywhere.

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Posted by Marvin Blome on October 24th, 2025 under Project Management
Tags: merlin-project merlin-project-express release

Free Project Template: Quickly to Plannable, Scalable Docs

Plan technical documentation projects successfully

With this template, you set up technical documentation projects quickly and systematically and spot potential risks earlier. Download our template for free and lead your project to success.

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Posted by Marvin Blome on October 9th, 2025 under Project Management
Tags: merlin-project merlin-project-express release

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