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.
This week, Ricardo celebrates the 25th anniversary of PMI Minas Gerais in this special episode of the 5 Minutes Podcast. Recording from his mother's house in Brazil, he reflects on the collective impact of building this milestone and shares three lessons: remember the path taken, avoid immediacy, and value gratitude. He emphasizes that great achievements are the result of joint efforts and not of isolated individuals.
In 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 (Link to the Article). Last week, Prof Daron Acemoglu from MIT said that everybody overestimates the impact and that the true impact is only 5% (Link to the Article). But for Ricardo, the percentage does not matter; the key is to be prepared for these changes.
In this episode, Ricardo introduces the AI-Driven Project Manager Certification, explaining the rationale behind this certification. He highlights the growing hype around AI, with many project managers using AI terms without understanding the technology. The certification aims to ensure that professionals have the knowledge needed to manage AI-driven projects effectively.
In this podcast, Ricardo addresses a skeptical comment about AI's impact on project management, specifically questioning whether AI will diminish the role of project managers and PMI's responsibility in shutting down AI. Ricardo emphasizes that neither he nor his colleague Antonio are pushing an AI agenda for profit. Instead, they believe in AI's transformative potential and advocate for preparedness through education and training.
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the OpenAI ranking to classify AI systems, highlighting the importance of clearly communicating these advances to the general public. The ranking has five levels: 1- Chatbots that support but do not replace jobs, 2 - Systems that solve problems at the human level, 3 - AI capable of taking action, Innovative AI, 4 - Creating new products, 5 - Complex organizational operations managed by AI.
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.
In this episode, Ricardo talks about findings from the "Stanford University AI Index Report," which emphasizes the advantages that industry has over academia in AI research, the efficacy of AI in specific activities, and the high expense of creating sophisticated models. Although regulation is still in its infancy, the US leads the way. While AI boosts efficiency, it can also lead to reliance.
In this episode, Ricardo talks about remote project management, drawing from years of experience. He stresses using online tools like Asana and Slack to stay organized and talk to people. Clear communication rules are fundamental and should include casual office hours for spontaneous discussions. Setting clear goals, roles, and standards helps team members be more independent.
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.
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing the need for project managers to expand their perspectives beyond the immediate concerns of the project. He highlights the rapid pace of global change, including technological advances that impact jobs and industries. Ricardo encourages listeners to stay informed about global trends by watching the Davos discussions to gain insights.
In this first episode of 2024 of the Five Minutes podcast, Ricardo addresses the current presence of artificial intelligence and its impact on project management and the job market. The podcast offers insights into Ricardo's considerations for this year, covering AI, mathematical tools, geopolitical shifts, and evolving design methodologies. Listen to the episode to know more.
This time of the year is a perfect time to think about the future, and it is impossible to think about the future without being able to measure what you want to accomplish. In this video, Ricardo explains, in the simplest possible way, the concept of OKRs, or Objectives and Key Results. OKRs are vital to understand and measure what you want to accomplish with your project, your initiatives, and even in your personal life.
In this episode, Ricardo talks about the recent developments at OpenAI, including the departure and return of Sam Altman. Rumors say that OpenAI is creating a potentially revolutionary language model with the capacity to pose a threat to humanity.