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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

5 Use Cases for Mixed Reality in Project Management

5 Use Cases for Mixed Reality in Project Management

Apple’s new Vision Pro spatial computer is a great device for project managers. Imagine digital plans float in your real-world space, and you manipulate Gantt charts or 3D models with a turn of your head or a pinch of your fingers.

Merlin Project is at the forefront of this shift. Built on its robust iPadOS app and refined for spatial interaction, our project management software is now available for Apple Vision Pro to bring your plans into mixed reality.

This means architects, marketeers, and other professionals can now see and control their projects in a new dimension. What new possibilities does this unlock? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore the biggest use cases for mixed reality in project management.

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