Why Earned Value Still Matters — Even with AI
In this episode, Ricardo talks about the ongoing importance of earned value analysis in project...
03:18
The Rise of AI Agents in Project Work
In this episode, Ricardo discusses how AI Agents are transforming project management. Unlike...
03:29
How to Protect Your Project by Saying “No”
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the challenge of saying “no” in project management, a struggle...
05:18
The End of Skype and the Life Cycles of Projects
In this episode, Ricardo reflects on the end of Skype's cycle. Created in 2003 in Estonia, the...
03:59
Simplicity at Work: John Maeda’s 10 Laws for Project Clarity in 5 Minutes
In this episode of the 5 Minutes Podcast, Ricardo explores John Maeda’s Ten Laws of Simplicity as...
05:45
Moving Forward When a Negotiation is Stuck
In this episode, Ricardo discusses how to handle stalled negotiations, using the U.S.–China trade...
06:22
Five Project Tips to Navigate Trade Tariffs and Uncertainty
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the impact of tariffs and global trade tensions on project...
08:52
My #1 Tip to Spot a Troubled Project Before It's Too Late
In this episode, Ricardo emphasizes the importance of monitoring corporate in projects....
05:54
In this second episode of the SXSW series, Ricardo shares insights from South by Southwest,...
09:51
Biological Computers, AGI, Living Intelligence: The Future Ahead of Us at SXSW 2025 in Austin
Ricardo recorded this special 5 Minutes Podcast from SXSW in Austin, Texas, where he explores AI...
08:47
Why Can Make or Break Projects?
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the importance of effective in project management,...
05:09
Managing Projects in Chaos: 5 Practical Tips for Project Leaders
In this episode, Ricardo discusses how to manage projects in chaos, inspired by a conversation...
05:10
Why Project Sponsorship is One of The TOP Reasons for Project Failure
In this podcast, Ricardo discusses how many project failures are due not to technical issues,...
05:05
Using What-if Analysis to Manage Projects in Extremely Volatile Scenarios
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the importance of what-if analysis in navigating volatile...
06:57
DeepSeek: How a small Chinese start-up Shocked Silicon Valley and May Reshape Entirely AI Projects
In this episode, Ricardo talks about DeepSeek, a groundbreaking AI application from a small...
06:08
How the WEF Global Risk Report 2025 Shapes the Future of Our Projects
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025. Released...
07:02
How to Make and Live with Imperfect Decisions in Projects
In this episode of the #5minpodcast, Ricardo discusses a challenge every project manager faces:...
09:00
5 Strategies to Boost Your Project Management Career in 2025
Ricardo kicks off the first 5 Minutes Podcast of 2025 with five priorities for project managers...
12:16
Three Tips to Plan Holidays and Vacation Without Compromising your Project
Ricardo wraps up the year on the 5 Minutes Podcast, discussing recurring project delays during...
06:32
Inviting Google’s Notebook LM AI Hosts to Reflect on the 10 Big Ideas For 2025
Ricardo Vargas recently published 10 short videos about the 10 big ideas on his mind regarding...
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