My first go as Project Manager

After a wild episode last week and watching 2 contestants get fired, although they didn't fail on the task, who knew what was in store for this week's episode!

This week's task was to come up with a point-of-sale display and marketing campaign for Life Lock. Life Lock is a company that deals with identity theft, one of the nation's fastest growing crimes. We had less than a day to create an in-store display, prepare a presentation and present our campaign to the Life Lock executives. I stepped up to be project manager of team KOTU. Unfortunately we were not able to change the name!

I was excited to be the project manager in hopes of keeping my team away from the boardroom and securing a win. I was also looking forward to having the opportunity to win money for my charity, The Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I felt that my biggest challenge would be to repair the relationship between Clint and Joan. We were off and running and the team was getting along beautifully. I decided to separate the group because I was still nervous about the volatile relationship of Clint and Joan. I sent Herschel and Clint to create the display, while Joan and I worked on the presentation, imaging for display, and the take aways.

This was a really challenging task because we had to make an intangible service (the service of Life Lock's protection) into a tangible display that people could then buy off the shelf. I was really excited about our product, idea, and give aways. With very few set backs, we presented a great presentation to the Life Lock executives. We were judged on brand, messaging, originality and presentation. I know from my partnership with RSM McGladrey how important these things are, so I felt up to the challenge. Of course, we didn't know the results until we went to the boardroom.

We won! Phew! I was thrilled to win $20,000 for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I was also excited that the team was working well together again!

It was sad to watch Brian McKnight get fired. I really enjoyed getting to know him throughout the show and am a huge fan of his music.

The end of the show brought a twist that no one expected! Exhausted at 11pm, we were pulled back into the boardroom for the next task. We knew we were going to have to pull an all-nighter, as if we weren't tired enough. Here we go again!

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• BrockSamson said April 16, 2009

  I want that hat he's wearing!

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  • BenPhranklin replied April 16, 2009

    i want that hottie on his arm!
• crazyphillyfan said April 16, 2009

  lol

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• Jollygreen said April 16, 2009

  Hey natalie believe it or not I was flipping through the channels and I caught the board meeting of the last episode. Good job. I have to warn you about the Rivers girls though. They have the best poker faces in the world so be careful! And for God's sake do not give her anymore glass to drink from.

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  • JDuck32 replied April 16, 2009

    They have the best poker faces because their faces don't move
• RayLewisEats said April 16, 2009

  Way to stay cool, calm and collected as team leader. It has to be tough in the room. Which audience is harder, a large following on the golf course or Clint Black and the Rivers women?

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• steiny31 said April 16, 2009

  You rock Natalie keep up the great work all the best, - Steiny
  

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• ducks24 said April 17, 2009

  Never heard of this place. Maybe because I quack and don't bark. As I said on Twitter- nice job heading up the team. I'm a little concerned with the cliff hanger over the earrings size etc. Can't believe Mom and daughter go at it from the preview. Did you volunteer to put on your referee's jersey?? Or make em play a provisional...hah!

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• Jollygreen said April 20, 2009

  That was the joke JDuck

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