PMP

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.

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.

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.

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%.

The Hard Truth About Managing Change: Insights From Ricardo Vargas … In this video, Ricardo discusses why managing change is not easy and shows how the Kubler-Ross Change Curve can help to make the change progress more effective. The video comes with a free download of the "Why Change is Not Easy:

Ricardo Vargas Explains: Bracelets, Beats, and Big Stages: Lessons from a Taylor Swift Concert … This week, I created the podcast episode in a different way in the second time. Instead of recording only the audio, I also recorded it in video. It is absolutely the same version, but it will give all listeners a bit of a taste of how I create the podcasts. Last Friday, I attended the Taylor Swift concert in Lisbon with my family.

This week, I created the podcast episode in a different way. Instead of recording only the audio, I also recorded it in video. It is absolutely the same version, but it will give all listeners a bit of a taste of how I create the podcasts.

Join Ricardo on a journey to understand how lack of conflict and group thinking could challenge our ability to make judgments and decisions. Ricardo's insights shed light on the challenges of collective choices, emphasizing the need for clear communication and strong leadership to avoid such missteps.

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 week's episode, Ricardo explores how generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, can transform project management. He highlights the nuances of adapting this technology to your projects, potentially supporting everything from the conception of the Project Charter to risk management and preparation for the PMP exam.

Time Management and Multitasking - The Myth of Productivity with Ricardo Vargas … In today's fast-paced world, multitasking has become a buzzword synonymous with productivity. But have you ever stopped to question whether multitasking truly leads to efficiency and enhanced productivity?

In this week's episode, Ricardo addresses the pitfalls of the "easy" route to certification. He explains that we often want to find a shortcut to achieving our goals, such as getting a professional certification. However, the certification may apply to your CV or LinkedIn profile. Now, if it is not accompanied by understanding, it is worth little and survives even less.