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Ricardo Vargas Shows How to Use AI to Turn WBS Sketches into Stunning Visuals

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.

Podcasts

5 AI Tools for Projects You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

In this episode, Ricardo introduces five lesser-known AI tools that can transform project management. The first is Study Fetch, which creates personalized tutors from documents, allowing interactive learning and team alignment. The second, Granola, records meetings, generates summaries, and produces prioritized action lists—saving time for project managers.

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According to PwC, AI Has Already Changed the Game — And You Can’t Keep Playing in the Past

In this episode, Ricardo discusses insights from PwC’s 2024 AI Jobs Barometer, analyzing 500 million job postings across 15 countries. He shows that AI-exposed sectors like IT and project management see 4.8x higher productivity. Jobs requiring AI skills grow three times faster and offer a 25% wage premium. AI’s biggest impact comes from everyday professionals using tools like ChatGPT.

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AWP Secrets: The Fast Track to Project Wins With Ricardo Vargas

AWP Secrets: The Fast Track to Project Wins With Ricardo Vargas … In today’s high-stakes projects, budgets shrink while schedules tighten, and teams feel constant pressure to deliver more with less. Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) promises a smarter path—yet many professionals still see it as just another acronym. But what if AWP is the missing link between bold plans and real-world results?

Articles

Between Opportunity and Collapse: Building an Inclusive and Responsible Future with AI

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.

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Biological Computers, AGI, Living Intelligence: The Future Ahead of Us at SXSW 2025 in Austin

Ricardo recorded this special 5 Minutes Podcast from SXSW in Austin, Texas, where he explores AI and technology trends in project management. Key insights include small language models optimized for specific tasks, biotech integrating neuron cells into computing, AI’s influence on human behavior, and vibe coding, which allows users to build software through voice commands in minutes.

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DeepSeek: How a small Chinese start-up Shocked Silicon Valley and May Reshape Entirely AI Projects

In this episode, Ricardo talks about DeepSeek, a groundbreaking AI application from a small Chinese startup. Unlike other AI models, DeepSeek was trained for just $5.7M—far less than OpenAI’s $100M+ investments—yet it rivals top models like OpenAI’s O1. This breakthrough could disrupt the AI industry, enabling smaller companies to develop advanced models without massive infrastructure.

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How the WEF Global Risk Report 2025 Shapes the Future of Our Projects

In this episode, Ricardo discusses the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025. Released annually, this report highlights the most pressing global challenges and trends, shaping discussions at Davos and significantly influencing project management worldwide. Ricardo examines the top risks for 2025, such as armed conflicts, extreme weather events, and the rise of misinformation, while comparing them to previous years' findings.

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5 Strategies to Boost Your Project Management Career in 2025

Ricardo kicks off the first 5 Minutes Podcast of 2025 with five priorities for project managers to focus on for personal and professional growth. He encourages continuous education, attending impactful events, learning AI, exploring projects outside one's expertise, and strengthening soft skills like crisis management and conflict resolution. Ricardo emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and adapting to evolving challenges.

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Inviting Google’s Notebook LM AI Hosts to Reflect on the 10 Big Ideas For 2025

Ricardo Vargas recently published 10 short videos about the 10 big ideas on his mind regarding what could happen in 2025, essentially exploring trends for the future. In doing so, he wanted to record a podcast reflecting on these ideas, but not just from his own perspective. Ricardo aimed to showcase the disruption caused by artificial intelligence, using Google Notebook LM to generate a reflection on these 10 big ideas with AI support.

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How to Get Insights from Macro Trends and Events and Bring them to Your Projects in 2025

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the importance of evaluating scenarios and macro trends when planning projects. He explains that the end of the year is an ideal time to reflect on retrospectives and forecasts, using a variety of sources, such as The Economist and Wired, for a broad and informed view. Ricardo shares Big Ideas, a series of reflections based on these trends, as a way to help people prepare for the future.

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