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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.

Photos of the PMI Project Management Conference 2025 in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil

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?

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.

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.

Exploring OpenAI’s New 01 Models: Smarter AI with Less Effort … In this video, Ricardo Vargas dives into OpenAI's latest models, like the 01, which shift the focus from perfect prompts to better understanding your intent. He highlights how these models think more for you, delivering results closer to what you need with minimal effort.

Conference of PMI MG Chapter in Brazil celebrating the 25 years of PMI MG Chapter.

This weekend was profoundly special for me. It marked the 25th anniversary of the PMI Minas Gerais Chapter, a community I had the honor of helping as one of the founders. As I sat in my mother's house in Belo Horizonte, surrounded by memories of my early days, I reflected on the incredible journey that brought us here. This reflection inspired this week's special podcast, which I decided to record on video.

Understand one of the most relevant standards adopted in project management globally: The PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition, published by PMI (Project Management Institute). In the video, I use a canvas that you can download for free at https://rvarg.as/pmbok7canvas in English and several other languages. An important note is that this video expresses my vision and opinion.

In this third episode of the PMBOK®️ 7th Edition series, Ricardo talks about the Performance Domains, which are the areas PMI believes you should focus on to demonstrate the behavior that the principles advocate. Ricardo comments that the 7th edition comes as an umbrella over the 6th edition, looking for attending all types and forms of project delivery.

In this second episode of the series about the new PMBOK®️ Guide, Ricardo talks about the first part of the guide, which is the ANSI standard. Ricardo explains that these principles are the DNA of the person who wants to manage projects and participate in a project team, regardless of your approach to managing and delivering your project.

This week comes with a special episode. With the release of the PMBOK®️ Guide 7th Edition by PMI, Ricardo decided to talk for the first time about the new guide in a series of 3 episodes. This first episode is about the rationale behind the changes and the overall structure of the new guide. Next week, Ricardo will cover the 12 principles of Project Management and, in the following week, the 8 performance domains of the new PMBOK.

In this episode, Ricardo comments on the Pulse of Profession® 2017 , an annual report published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). About 4,000 professionals worldwide were interviewed and one of the key indicators reported is that financial waste on unsuccessful projects has dropped by around 20%; Until last yet, it was about USD 122 million lost for every billion invested. This year, the value dropped to 97 million.