Interviews and Clippings

MIT Sloan Brazil: The project economy: present and future, with Ricardo Vargas

In the 41st episode of “The Future Comes from the Future,” Adriana Salles Gomes, editorial director of MIT Sloan Management Review Brazil, welcomes Ricardo Viana Vargas, founder and CEO of Macrosolutions, for a thought-provoking conversation about the central role of project management in creating value in companies and adapting to a world of rapid change. Vargas, a global reference in project economics, shares how this approach becomes a strategic response, especially in complex and challenging scenarios.

In this episode, Vargas explores the concept of “project economics,” where projects cease to be operational tools and become “the primary unit of work,” focused on generating impact. He explains why project economics, unlike process economics, is key to meeting today’s challenges of innovation, agility, and sustainability. In addition, he addresses how artificial intelligence and sustainability impact project management, showing how these forces influence both planning and execution.

Marketing Is Killing ESG. Here's How We Can Save it. - The European Business Review

ESG has become a catchphrase many companies use to show that they care for the environment while conveniently ignoring the aspects of Social and Governance. Here is a look into what true ESG means, using the Haiti 16/6 Project as an example.
Of all the things that Tesla founder Elon Musk did or said this year, his declaration on ESG – the acronym for Environmental, Social and Governance – may not have been the most newsworthy.

Pioneering Survey Reveals AI's Role in Boosting Project Success

LONDON, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez and Ricardo Viana Vargas, prominent project management experts, present groundbreaking insights into AI's impact on global projects. Surveying 772 professionals across 93 nations, their study unveils AI's potential to transform project outcomes.

Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez stated, "Our survey underscores AI's role in shaping effective project execution." Ricardo Viana Vargas added, "AI isn't just a trend; it's project management's future."

Nieto-Rodriguez and Vargas's insights offer an AI roadmap for innovative project execution. Their collaboration extends to PMOtto, an AI startup redefining project management.

Project management forum in Riyadh highlights latest innovations

The Global Project Management Forum held here recently highlighted the latest innovations in the profession with applications in various industries including construction, which promised savings in time and money, and the creation of jobs.

Dr. Ricardo Vargas, A global leader in project management did the opening keynote talking about How AI Will Transform Project Management.

The event brought together key stakeholders and experts, and was organized for the second time by Saudi Arabia’s Project Management Institute, or PMI, on June 12 and 13. The event included several activities including executive workshops and exhibitions.

Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Performance of Boards

Article published on the IBGC Blog "Implications of Artificial Intelligence in the Performance of Boards" addresses the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on boards and governance bodies.

In it Ricardo discusses the opportunities and challenges brought by AI, including its ability to provide valuable insights and assist in the analysis of complex data.

Issues related to governance, trust, transparency and equity in AI implementation are also addressed. The article promotes a critical reflection on the future of governance in this constantly evolving technological context.

Managing the Human Side of Transformation

Transformations fail because we are failing to transform our people. With the failure rate on digital transformations ranging between 70 to 95%, undeniably we are doing something wrong.

We are honored to have PM Fellow Ricardo Vargas as our guest to tackle this topic. Ricardo maintains that to lead a successful transformation project, it is crucial to manage human behavior and pay attention to the people associated with the transformation. He adds that it is necessary to cultivate a healthy culture and to align culture and strategy.

Interview about AI and ChatGPT to the DrunkenPM

PMI Fellow Ricardo Vargas joins me in this episode of the podcast to talk about Artificial Intelligence, Chat GPT, and the Future of Project Management. During our conversation, I got the chance to dig deeper into some of the ideas raised in his recent HBR article "How AI Will Transform Project Management."

Whether you are working in a traditional organization or one that has adopted agile, the work of managing work is going to go through some pretty intense changes in the coming years. This interview is guaranteed to give you ideas about how to prepare yourself for the future of project management.

Adapt—or Become Redundant—in Age of Transformation & Globalization with Ricardo Vargas

PM World Journal Interview

Ricardo's interview about the essential project management abilities needed in the modern workplace and the changes that have taken place in the field since I entered it in the mid-1990s.

He also tries to answer one of the most frequently asked questions: how to manage one's own time better?

How Are You Managing Your Project Management Career?

An open conversation between Ricardo Vargas and André Choma about career, challenges and the future of project management.