Welcome to Manager2Be — Where Real Life Gets Managed

Hi, I’m Katee — aerospace engineer, project manager, and life-long learner.
If you are managing projects at work or managing life at home, this blog is for you. Manager2Be is a space to share the tools, strategies, and lessons I have gathered from 15+ years working in fast-paced, high-stakes industries — and juggling everything else in between.

About Me: An Engineer Who Manages More Than Just Projects

I started my career in aerospace, where I worked on lightweight material innovations for global automotive and aviation companies. Over the years, I have led dozens of cross-functional, cross-regional projects — from 2-week sprints to multi-year launches of new products for global markets.

What I learned was this: success in complex environments comes down to how well you manage people, time, and change. Not just Gantt charts or KPIs — but clarity, communication, and consistency.

I hold a PMP® certification, Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt in progress), and I thrive in environments that are constantly evolving. But I’m also a mom, expat, and practical human who has to make it all work — just like you.

Why This Blog Exists

I created Manager2Be because I wish someone had shared this kind of real-world, honest guidance with me when I first stepped into leadership.
Before I knew about PMP or lean tools, I was just copying what other managers were doing — and let’s be honest, a lot of them were improvising too.

With this blog, I want to give back some of what I’ve learned:

• What actually works to run efficient, effective teams

• Ways to reduce overwhelm (without giving up on goals)

• Techniques that help in both professional and private life

What You will Find Here

Whether you are leading people, a project, or just trying to keep your household on track — this blog will share tools you can actually use, including:

• Latest tools for time, task, and team management

• Techniques from lean, agile, Six Sigma, and change management

• Lessons learned from multi-year product development cycles

• Mental load relief for working parents and overachievers

• Tips for self-confidence, communication, and leadership growth

Most of it applies just as much to project managers as to parents, students, or anyone who wants more clarity and calm in their day-to-day life.

This Blog Is For You If…

• You lead cross-functional teams, and want practical systems that work

• You feel stuck between too many priorities and not enough time

• You enjoy learning and improving — even in small steps

• You want honest, humble leadership tips — not perfectionist advice

• You are managing something (a product, a team, a household, yourself)

Then you are in the right place.

What’s Next

Expect new blog posts every month covering topics like:
→ What tools I’m currently testing (and what’s worth skipping)
→ Ways to simplify projects, meetings, or routines
→ How to stay calm and effective — especially under pressure
→ Stories from my own career and those of my numerous Mentors who are supporting me, with lessons you can apply

Plus, I will occasionally highlight updates in the project management world, leadership trends, and tools that help real people lead with more ease.

Let’s Build This Together

If there is one thing I have learned, it is that no one has all the answers — but when we share what works, we all get better.

So I hope Manager2Be becomes more than a blog. I hope it becomes a quiet, useful corner of the internet that helps you feel a little more clear, confident, and in control — no matter what you are managing.

Thanks for being here. Let’s grow together.
— Katee
Engineer. Manager. Learner. Human.