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Ricardo Vargas Shows How to Use AI to Turn WBS Sketches into Stunning Visuals … Transform your handwritten work breakdown structure into amazing visuals using AI tools like MyLens. In this 5-minute video, follow Ricardo Vargas and learn how to master the scope of your project using AI.

Ricardo Vargas Teaches How to Study for the PMP Using AI and Notebook LM … Studying for the PMP exam? Too many sources, too little time? Preparing for the PMP exam doesn’t need to be overwhelming. In this video, I’ll show you how NotebookLM can help you organize sources, discover the best study materials, and even generate mind maps, practice questions, and audio guides tailored to your study needs.

Create a PMO Dashboard in 5 Minutes Using AI Vibe Coding with Ricardo Vargas … In this video, Ricardo shows the power of AI tools to support software development. Without any knowledge of coding, he used Lovable AI to create a PMO Dashboard in 5 minutes with a few lines of prompt.

In this article published by IBCG Horizontes, Ricardo Vargas explores how artificial intelligence reshapes decision-making within organizations, bringing to light both transformative opportunities and profound ethical risks. Using real-world examples—such as the use of AI at Itaú Unibanco and in Salesforce's executive meetings—he discusses governance challenges, the need to upskill board members, and possible paths toward this technology's ethical, inclusive, and responsible adoption—a compelling reflection on the human role in an increasingly automated future.

SXSW 2025 in Austin, Texas, USA

Over the past 10 days, I’ve shared 10 bold ideas for 2025 that will redefine how we deliver projects. From adaptive deadlines to digital twins, emotional AI, and purpose-driven teams, these insights are designed to help you thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. The future of project management will be shaped by adaptability, innovation, and resilience.

How do I Plan my Week and Get Things Done Using GTD with Ricardo Vargas … In this video, Ricardo show the method he uses to manage his time among different projects using the David Allen's technique "Getting Things done" or GTD.

In this episode, Ricardo discusses the myth of the "Holy Grail" of project management methodologies. He challenges the idea that a single methodology—whether Scrum, PMBoK, or Prince2—can be the perfect solution for all project issues.

Using ChatGPT o1 to Solve a Challenging Project Assignment … In this video, Ricardo Vargas explores using ChatGPT and generative AI in project management, focusing on a complex problem-solving scenario. He introduces a real-world inspired challenge and challenges you to solve the puzzle manually.

Ricardo Vargas Explains Why 5% or 40%? Why Job Disruption by AI Doesn’t Matter if You’re Not Ready I … n this episode, Ricardo Vargas explores the growing debate around AI's impact on jobs. Last year, Morgan Stanley predicted that AI would disrupt 40% of the workforce. Last week, Prof Daron Acemoglu from MIT said that everybody overestimates the impact and that the true impact is only 5%.

​​​​​​Ricardo Viana Vargas and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez discuss leveraging AI and technology to effectively address all ESG components after the World Economic Forum (WEF) published a report on the progress made in encouraging private companies to adopt firm metrics on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, a week before the Davos 2024 summit.

Artificial emotional intelligence promises to revolutionise the way companies do business. With it, robots will be able to understand, react to and mimic human emotions. Ricardo Viana Vargas and André Barcaui discuss how the technology will affect healthcare, the workplace and personal relationships.

Join Ricardo Vargas and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez in a free-flow conversation about their breakthrough Harvard Business Review article "How AI Will Transform Project Management," published one year ago. In the conversation, Antonio and Ricardo will discuss trends, new technologies, and challenges project managers and organizations face to transform our work with technology.

Join Ricardo Vargas and Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez in an exclusive webinar about their new Harvard Business Review Article: The Opportunities at the Intersection of AI, Sustainability, and Project Management. There are unprecedented opportunities at the intersection of AI, project management, and sustainability.