More than 400 people endorse the professionalism of Ricardo Vargas in project delivery, business agility, and crisis management consulting and training services.
“Ricardo and I had a pleasant experience working for ESI International. At the start, we were both hired at the very same selection process. Then we were sent to teach in different courses in the USA, acting as trainers for Brazilian instructors. Ricardo always amazes me by his dynamic and original approaches. He is an outstanding guy who devotes 24/7 to his work and 365/24 to his family.”
Brazil Research Director - The Standis Grouph
StrategyEx (ESI International)
“I have the honor of learning from Ricardo as my Component Mentor colleague (from the South American region – since the end of 2006) and now as our esteemed PMI BOD member. I have the privilege to closely work with him, especially on collaboration between our regions which has many common characteristics.”
“... As a BOD member, he is the best friend & supporter of my area and I am truly excited about his efforts in building the bridges with my region (Asia). Ricardo is my role model not only in personal life but in professional life too – He is one of the most accomplished PM Professional I ever come across.”
Manager - Enterprise Performance Mangement COE
“Ricardo is a very active and successful professional. With a continuous entrepreneur attitude and strong leadership skills, he has been acting in the project management field for over 10 years and certainly this experience is being reflected positively in his current position as a member of PMI board.”
Director, Business Transformation, North America - Swissport
“I’ve learning from Ricardo as my Component Mentor colleague (from South American region – since the end of 2006) and now as our esteemed PMI BOD member. His availability for helping and exchange impressions is remarkable and for also increasing our local seminars with his impressive lectures based on his professional experiences. He is a very dedicated professional and entrepeneur.”
Managing Director - KSC Projetos
“Ricardo is a great and rare mixture of expertise in Project Management (he is the author of several books in the area) and the ability to put this knowledge into practice, as well as to transmit it to other professionals in lectures and podcasts. He is simply the biggest name in Project Management in Brazil!”
Consultant, Trainer and Speaker - Organizational Project Management and Interpersonal Skills
“Ricardo is a person that has a lot of energy. I know him as a Component Mentor for Latin America and his contributions in that role are numerous. Being a practitioner, trainer and an author he is well-known in PM circles and has risen to well-deserved positions at PMI and his personal life. I wish him all the luck.”
Senior Trainer OPM - CONSAK Inc.
“I have been working with Mr Vargas since June of 2001, when I joined PMI Bahia Chapter, in Brazil. Mr Vargas is a great professional, and he is very focused on results. He also has a high level of integrity, being respected for his decisions and clear understanding of roles and responsibilities defined by his organization. He is a very trustworthy partner and has excellent interpersonal relationship skills.”
“... These characteristics made of him a role model for Project Managers in Brazil.”
Queensland Oil & Gas Sector Lead - Deloitte
“Ricardo is not only one of the most popular and respected professors at Fundação Getúlio Vargas, where we both teach project management, but also is a gifted subject matter writer. I recommend his books to my students in several different disciplines that I teach. I hope that he keeps writing since he is a reference for us in Brazil.”
Head of Staff/Head of PMO Compact - UNOPS
“Ricardo’s books reflect exactly what he is: practical, objective, dynamic and, what is more important, have the power to push us towards action and new discoveries. “Practical Guide to Project Plan” is one of these technical books that every professional who deals with management must own.”
“... Surpassing the several titles on PM theory and preparation manuals for exams, the Practical Guide portrays a REAL step-by-step project according to the proper methodology, with all the templates, recommendations and interferences. It delivers what promises and reminds me of an old quotation: “there is nothing more practical than a good theory”. I strongly recommend him as an author, consultant, speaker and counsellor.”
Consultant, Author, Speaker
“Ricardo is a real pioneer in the Project Management world. He is creative and enthusiastic person, dedicated to innovative projects. There are many professors and instructors. Ricardo is a master.”
Head IT Audit - ArcelorMital
“Ricardo Vargas is a very easy-going and enthusiastic professional, always eager to share his knowledge and experiences in Project Management and IT Area dynamically and creatively. I am very proud of attending his classes and receiving lots of incentives to become a PMP professional and contribute to PMI initiatives. Highly recommended!”
Gerente de Projetos - Stahl Informática
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
“Ricardo Viana is an extraordinary professional, proficient in project management. His great skills and objectivity make him one of the best professionals I have ever met.”
Executive Creative Director - Arcane Festival
“Ricardo Viana Vargas is one of the best professors at MBA in Project Management we had because he can teach giving information about his professional works around the world. We can learn much better when we are connected with real situations rather than with ideas and theories. I would appreciate if he could send me more information about lectures or events in Brazil.”
Consultant - Sectorial Development / Design and Environmental Management - Sebrae
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
“Ricardo Viana Vargas is great. He is the best. Congratulations!”
Project Manager - CTA
“Ricardo Vargas represents the essence of soft skills in project management without ever losing focus on the technical aspects of good management. Author, professor, guru, technician and outstanding businessman are a few of the many incredible faces of this professional. I am proud to say that he has become a great friend and that every seminar, course, forum or reunion we have the opportunity to meet is a great learning experience to me!”
CEO (Startup, Co-Founder) of Dyress Corp - Project Management Specialist
“Ricardo Vargas is an authority in this field and is able to help us define the next steps and plan to move forward with our professional initiatives.”
Project Coordinator - Reframax Engenharia Ltda.
Fundação Getúlio Vargas
“Ricardo is a natural leader. His charisma and great communication skills are an example for all those who work in the field. He is a self made man that has achieved great success not only as a profesional but as a person.”
Queensland Oil & Gas Sector Lead - Deloitte
“I knew Ricardo through his first book in 1998. I was a Microsoft Project instructor and it needed to give an 80 hours course about projects management. In that time we didn't have much reference on the subject here in Brazil, because of this I sent an email to him who gave me many hints and support. Through his knew PMI and turned me projects manager.”
“... I believe that as many see Ricardo as the professional reference, like the model that should follow. More than a model, an icon Ricardo is a happy person, brilliant and humble, that on each lecture presented gives an idea on how to be professional.”
Project Coordinator - Caixa Econômica Federal
“Ricardo Vargas is an excellent professional who knows how to share his knowledge and motivate his team.”
CIO - Sinqia
“Ricardo is an example of a communication specialist and speaker. Also, he is a fantastic author and writer, always receptive to talk, to answer questions and to help people with his simple way. He works hard to disseminate project management knowledge in Brazil and around the world. Without a doubt, he influenced a lot of people to use PM best practices, and I strongly suggest that you read his books!”
Director of Organizational Agility - Magazine Luiza
“Ricardo succeeded in teaching the complex matter of Risk Management in an excellent and comprehensive way.”
President Latin America/ Regional Head of Finance Latam - Henkel
Henkel