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In my 20 years of working as a product & project manager, I’ve got to know some great tools and gained valuable experience to efficiently develop products. I love to share my knowledge and these tools with you.

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In my 20 years of working as a product & project manager, I’ve got to know some great tools and gained valuable experience to make work more fun and efficient.

I love to share my knowledge and these tools with you. If you sign up for my newsletter I will send you my blog and podcast updates and you receive a link to my free resources page, where you can find these practical tools as mentioned below.
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Strategy guide to get clarity & get motivated when you’re stuck

This strategy guide helps you to find overview again and regain confidence in your projects.
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Morning routine planner

Your morning routine planner for a more productive, efficient day. Kick your morning off right.
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6 steps to create a reliable project planning

6 step approach that enables you to include all the important deliverables of your project team and helps you to create a reliable planning from the start.
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3 tips to create a realistic project budget

3 tips to help you prepare a realistic project budget by including all the costs in developing, manufacturing and introducing new products.
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How to structure your projects

5 step approach to implement structure and realise a smooth product development.

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Project Note Pad

Use this great sheet to write down your priorities of the day, who you need to call or email. There is even room for some sketching of new ideas.
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Guide on How to collect your new product ideas

An overview sheet on which you can quickly note down the new product idea that just popped-up in your head.

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