Project Management

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this podcast, Ricardo explains the concept of delivery cadence, which defines how and when a project delivers products or services. He describes four types: single delivery (everything delivered at the end, rarely used today), multiple delivery (milestones with variable timing), periodic delivery (timeboxed intervals like sprints), and continuous delivery (common in digital projects, where updates are released as soon as they are ready).

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%.

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.

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: