Attila Engert
“Those who plan do better than those who do not plan even though they rarely stick to their plan.” Winston Churchill
Hi, I’m Attila and my mission is to help project managers become visible, and master communication and leadership skills and strategies to see them thrive, reach their long-deserved promotion, and feel more fulfilled.
My Story
I’ve always had a plan for the next 3-5 years of my life. Even when I was 16 years old, I knew what I wanted to study, where to study it, and how to get there. At that time, I had no clue that these skills would one day become a part of my job.
During my university years, I excelled at organizing successful events, ranging from evening gatherings to week-long occasions. However, I knew very little about project management, as my primary focus was on engineering and research.
My career journey led me to the FMCG industry, a departure from my educational background, and it took a couple of years before I found myself in a Project Manager position. The experience was amazing and intuitive, and I performed better than in any of my previous roles. Later, I transitioned to the aviation industry, armed with zero hard skills but equipped with the power skills of project management. I excelled to the extent that my former company fought to retain me when I decided to leave. Finally, after nearly two years of searching and applying, I secured a Project Manager position in my field. I’ve been promoted since and continue to relish the life of a project manager.
Having a successful career in project management, I decided to set up my own company and help other project managers and organizations achieve their goals.
I now empower professional project managers to discover what they want to do with their careers and build power skills to be able to thrive and progress.
Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
I hold one of the highest-ranking qualifications from the Project Management Institute.
Experienced Project manager being still in the game
I have nearly 10 years of experience in project management. I have worked in various industries and held positions that allowed me to continuously advance my career. Currently, I am employed as a Senior Strategic Project Manager at a Fortune 100 company.
Multidisciplinary mindset
I hold an M.Sc. degree in Biochemical Engineering with a specialization in Life Sciences and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Finance. The combination of these two degrees equips me with a unique knowledge and skillset that I can leverage in any endeavor.
Certified Change Practitioner
Projects inherently involve change, and obtaining certification from the Prosci Change Management Program has been a valuable enhancement to my skillset
Vision, Mission, Values
My vision is to elevate the standing of the Project Management profession, eradicating the notion that “anyone can manage a project; you don’t need to be a project manager for that.” Project management is a distinct profession, demanding a blend of hard and soft skills for success, akin to any other professional field.
My mission is to help project managers become more visible, master communication and leadership skills, and develop strategies that enable them to thrive, achieve the promotions they deserve, and find greater fulfillment. I intend to cultivate and enhance the project management culture within companies through training sessions and workshops that cover key power skills and knowledge areas essential to effective project management.
I value work-life balance, understanding that career progression alone does not lead to fulfillment if other aspects of your life are falling apart in the process. That’s why I launched the ‘Your #1 Project – Life Academy’ series, aimed at helping project managers and anyone else maintain balance and progress in every area of their lives using project management approaches and methodologies.
I believe in the power of project management and Project Management Organizations (PMOs). My goal is to assist as many professionals and organizations as possible in reaching their full potential. There are too many PMOs around the world that are primarily used for project execution, neglecting their highest values such as education, standardization, culture building, training, and coaching. These organizations and the project managers within them struggle to realize their full potential. I am determined to change this and showcase the true value and potential of project managers and PMOs to the world.
