5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas
Episodes
Harnessing AI for Smarter Risk Identification in Projects
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo talks about AI's role in risk management, particularly in risk identification, which is based on human experience and often i...
From Plans to Pandemonium: A Project Manager's Home Move Journey
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo talks about his recent adventure of moving homes. He shares insights from selling his old house and buying a new one, plannin...
Mastering Uncertainty in Projects: The Art of Recognizing Triggers and Early Warning Signs
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this 5 Minutes Podcast, Ricardo covers the necessity of recognizing triggers in project management and artificial intelligence. Triggers indicate p...
You Can Change Almost Anything in a Project, But You Must Not Change Its Purpose
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo emphasizes the need for change in project environments while cautioning against modifying the project's primary purpose or DN...
Why Project Managers Can't Miss the Bigger Picture: Lessons From Davos
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the World Economic Forum in Davos, emphasizing the need for project managers to expand their perspectives beyond th...
AI and Misinformation at the Top of the World Economic Forum Global Risk Report 2024
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo addresses the Global Risk Report recently released by the World Economic Forum. He emphasizes and validates some clear...
Welcome to 2024: Exploring the Top 3 Game-Changing Trends in Global Project Management
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this first episode of 2024 of the Five Minutes podcast, Ricardo addresses the current presence of artificial intelligence and its impact on project...
Why Projects are Like War: Quite Easy to Start and Almost Impossible to Finish
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo explores the difficulty in completing projects, highlighting three leading causes. First, anxiety causes you to start more pr...
Google's Gemini: AI Revolution or Refined Illusion?
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo talks about Google's latest AI endeavor, Gemini. It includes a native multimodal environment, allowing people to write, talk,...
What is Reality?
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses a prank at the Web Summit where two individuals posed as a rapper and an Adidas executive, promoting absurd ideas l...
Surviving the AI Wave: Skills, Adaptation, and the Future
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo talks about the recent developments at OpenAI, including the departure and return of Sam Altman. Rumors say that OpenAI is cr...
OpenAI Leadership Crisis: The Governance and Communications Madness
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the recent upheaval at OpenAI, likening it to a dramatic chapter from HBO's succession. CEO Sam Altman was fired on...
It's Dangerous to Give an Opinion About Anything
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo highlights the danger of uninformed opinions, especially in the era of influencers. Ricardo emphasizes the need for a "place ...
The Cult of Immediacy is Dangerous and Very Risky for Your Project
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo emphasizes the modern cult of immediacy and the impact it has on professionals' patience and ability to concentrate. The youn...
Project Management, AI, and Sustainability: Is This the New Triple Constraint?
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the broader context of AI in sustainability. While environmental sustainability is often the focus, Ricardo emphasi...
How the Calculation of the Risk's Expected Monetary Value Can Mislead Our Project Reserves
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the common practice of calculating Expected Monetary Value (EMV) for risk management. EMV involves multiplying the ...
Organizations Want to Change Everything Without Changing Anything
15 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the standard rhetoric of change in organizations and individuals. While many talk about the need for change, they o...
The Devastating Uncertainty of Life: The Tragedy of The Recent Events in Israel
08 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo expresses deep sadness and extends condolences to those affected by the recent tragic events in Israel and Gaza. He emphasize...
How to Poorly Manage Crisis: My Swiss Airlines Nightmare
01 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Ricardo shares a recent experience with Swiss Airways that highlights the mishandling of a crisis in the airline industry. Ri...
Unlocking the AI Potential: Top 5 Courses to Advance Your Skills in Generative AI
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, Ricardo emphasizes the increasing relevance of artificial intelligence (AI) across various professions, particularly in proje...
My Participation at Burning Man Was Much More Than Attending an Event
17 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new Podcast is on the air and this week Ricardo discusses how our work and personal relationships tend to feed back into our perspective and set of ...
My Insights About Our First Research of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management - Part 2/2
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this "5 Minutes Podcast" episode, Ricardo discusses topics 6 to 10 of the research on AI in project management. Topic 6 reveals that 25 to 26% of ...
My Insights About Our First Research of Artificial Intelligence in Project Management - Part 1/2
26 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the "5 Minutes" podcast, Ricardo discusses the AI-driven Project Management Revolution Research he did with Antonio Nieto Rodriguez, covering criti...
Will We Need Reports, Templates and Analysis of Our Projects in Times of AI?
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the 5 Minutes Podcast, Ricardo delves into the implications of AI's rapid evolution, particularly about generating reports and anal...
Why People Got Surprised When I Shared My Certificate Last Week?
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the newest episode of "Why People Got Surprised When I Shared My Certificate Last Week?" Ricardo shares a surprising experience. After completing a...
The Challenge of Building Trust When People Want to Hear Only What They Like
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the dilemma of maintaining trust while conveying truths that may not always be pleasant to hear. He emphasizes the...
My Golden Rule of 5-80% to Improve The Work with Generative AI
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo introduces the 'Golden Rule of 5-80%' concept for enhancing your work with Generative AI. He starts by explaining how the fir...
Understanding Minimax Strategy in Project Decisions Under Uncertainty
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the Minimax Strategy, highlighting its role in decision-making under uncertainty. Instead of focusing on the techn...
Zombie Projects: Why They Exist and How to Kill Them
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo digs into the uncanny world of zombie projects - the projects that refuse to die despite their draining effects on organizati...
Why Do We Need to Learn How to Swallow the Fish if We Want to Deliver Successful Projects?
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo explores a crucial concept for achieving successful project delivery: "swallowing the fish." This idea, originating f...
Will Project Management Offices (PMO) Survive in the Age of AI?
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Ricardo talks about the future of PMOs in an AI-dominated world. He explores the fundamental question: Can Project Management ...
What Can Be Learned from the Tragedy of Titan Submersible?
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses the tragedy of the Titan Submersible, highlighting what we can learn from this deep-sea catastrophe. He discusses ...
Self-Reflection on Burnout: Five Proactive Strategies for Personal Resilience
18 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo goes deeper into the importance of understanding burnout. In a very personal and reflective approach, Ricardo shares his own...
3 Quick Tips to Use ChatGPT in Your Projects
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo explores how generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, can transform project management. He highlights the nuances of adap...
4 Ways to Improve The Relationship With Your Boss
04 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo explores the core principles of building stronger connections with our boss and how it is critically relevant if we want to d...
Occam's Razor: The Power of Simplicity in Project Management
28 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo introduces the timeless philosophy of Occam's Razor, a principle that champions simplicity. Coined by 14th Century philosophe...
The Cobra Effect: Unraveling Second-Order Consequences
21 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, Ricardo guides you through the fascinating world of second-order consequences, focusing on the Cobra Effect. He explores how solu...
Is there Something to Learn from Bayes' Theorem That Will Change Your Perceptions of Risks?
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo explores the practical facets of Bayesian thinking, demonstrating how previous events and knowledge can reshape our evaluatio...
Is the Future of Artificial Intelligence the Future We Want for Us?
07 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of the podcast, Ricardo explores the possibility of AI surpassing human intelligence and developing emotions to the ...
Three Strategies for Improving Your Remote Work
30 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo discusses three strategies for improving your remote work experience. These strategies include establishing clear boundaries ...
How Gamification Can Maximize the Results of your Project
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo shares his experience learning Spanish using the Duolingo app and diving into how gamification can boost the productivity and...
Three Uses of AI that can Bring Agile Development to the Next Level
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "5 Minutes Podcast About Project Management and AI," Ricardo explores three key areas where AI can bring Agile Development to the n...
Mental Liquidity and Our Ability to Change
09 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo delves into the concept of mental liquidity and why it's crucial to think quickly and creatively in today's fast-paced enviro...
360 New AI Applications in the past 7 Days: I Hope This Does Not Hurt Agile Approaches
02 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo discusses the rapid emergence of new AI applications on the market. According to one of the most prominent AI Twitter ...
Little’s Law Application in Project Management
26 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the podcast, Ricardo discusses Little's Law. The formula created by MIT Professor John Little for productive processes involving Lean and...
Trust Me, We Can Control Much Less Than We Think
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ricardo talks about the predictions we make for our projects and initiatives in this week's episode. He explains that we frequently have an illusion o...
Why We Must Expand the Moral Hazard Concept to our Projects and Initiatives
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about moral hazards. He exemplifies the recent collapse of the North American financial system when the Silicon ...
Using the Big Five Personality Traits Model to Select and Develop the Project Team
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo focuses on the Big Five Personality traits and their application in project management. The Big Five outlines five personali...
3 Reasons Why We Make So Many Mistakes While Deciding
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Ricardo discusses some common mistakes that can be made when making decisions in various contexts, such as a project. Our dec...
Do Not Mess Up Your Communications By Using the Wrong Channel
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses the importance of careful communication in the workplace and throughout projects. Each of us brings unique beliefs, skil...
When Haste Makes Waste: Understanding the Failed Release of Google AI Bard
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo talks about the difficulties inherent in presenting a new product to the consumer. As an example, he mentions the recent launch of ...
Stop Overthinking With The 5-4-3-2-1 Method to Reduce Anxiety
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To help us cope with anxiety, Ricardo discusses a technique he learned from Nick Trenton's book "Stop Overthinking": the 5,4,3,2,1 method. Every day ...
Trying to Make Sense of Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and Dall-E
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about ChatGPT again and comments on people's lack of knowledge and ability to assess how these artificial intell...
Understanding the Concept of Gray Rhinos and Our Negligence to Respond to Highly Likely and Impactful Events
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo discusses the Gray Rhino concept described in Michele Wucker's book. Ricardo comments that this idea is the opposite o...
Would you Attempt to Predict the Top 10 Global Risks for 2023?
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses the 18th edition of the Global Risk Report, published annually by the World Economic Forum. This report presents a ranki...
Trust is The Key to Get Things Done
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ricardo talks about trust as a critical component to getting things done. He mentions that trust is not just a nice and politically ...
ChatGPT, AI and the Future on How we Manage Projects
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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The Year in Review and What to Expect of 2023
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode concludes the 2022 podcast series as Ricardo looks back on the year's events. Ricardo says that 2022 was, in some ways, a different year...
Why It Is Important to Recognize When It Is Time to Quit
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the moment to get out of a certain situation and discusses three essential points based on the book "Quit"...
Does Holacracy Work in Projects?
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses the holacratic model in the context of businesses and projects. Organizations following the holacratic model are self-ma...
Directly from the PMI Summit 2022 in Las Vegas
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo talks about the PMI Summit 2022 in Las Vegas, the world's premier project management conference. He talks about the energy of bein...
Project Management is a Life Skill
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ricardo shares a personal experience where he can see project management happening naturally as part of life. He made lunch at the weekend t...
What We Can Learn from Elizabeth Holmes (Theranos), Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX) and Elon Musk (Twitter)
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses three prominent businesspeople whose incoherent actions hurt those who had put their faith in their ideas: Elizabeth Home...
Using Technology Readiness Level to Evaluate New Technology Risks
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses TRL, or the Technology Readiness Level, a method developed by NASA in the 1970s to ensure the reliability and safety of t...
Understanding External Factors and Trends Using PESTLE Analysis
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses the PESTLE technique, which is used to assess the external factors: political, economic, social, technological, legal, an...
The Relevance of the Right Project Governance
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses decision-making processes in the context of projects, the "governance" component of the environmental, social, and govern...
Why Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) Is So Dangerous for You and Your Projects
23 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why the Fear of Being Left Out (FOMO) Is So Dangerous for You and Your Projects This week, Ricardo talks about FOMO, or "Fear of missing out," which ...
People do Not Want to Work from Home. People Want Flexibility!
16 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the flexibility people are looking for today to work from home or in the office. Following the pandemic, ...
The Future of Project Management Using DAO (Decentralised Autonomous Organization)
09 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s podcast, Ricardo discusses DAO (short for "Decentralized Autonomous Organizations") Decisions on DAO platforms are made collectively...
Your Project Inside the Hurricane of the Attention Economy
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Ricardo addresses the topic “Economy of Attention”. He says that a product is made to meet a market need, and the greater ...
BANI Is Not the Evolution of VUCA!
25 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the relationship between the concepts of BANI and VUCA. The acronym VUCA for "volatile," "uncertainly," "...
Three Tips To Develop and Sustain a Perfect Squad
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ricardo discusses using "Squads" within projects and gives tips on building and sustaining effective teams. The modern use of the term "Sq...
Why Chaotic Systems Matter to My Work
11 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the connection between Chaotic Systems and the behavior of risks in the project. Chaotic systems are high...
Three Tips To Mitigate Inflation Risks in Your Project
04 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ricardo discusses the impact of inflation on the project risks. In the past, countries with weak economies were more likely to experience i...
The Challenges When You are Overqualified for a Job
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the difficulty faced by those overqualified for a given position. When a company creates a position for a...
Benefits and Drawbacks of the Passion Economy
21 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo addresses the Passion Economy. There is a "passion economy" when you make money doing something you enjoy. The bigges...
The Trap of Diderot Effect: Never Implement a Feature You Don’t Need
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo addresses the risks of the Diderot Effect. For many, this effect is directly related to consumption bias. However, it...
The Unlimited Applications of Project Management in Agribusiness
07 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about Project Management in Agribusiness. He explains how we can apply project management in this segment, whic...
Remember That the Law of Diminishing Returns Also Applies to Your Project Management Efforts
31 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Law of Diminishing Returns applied to the effort we make to manage projects. We often doubt how much ...
We Shouldn’t Only Think About Leadership: We Also Need to Think About Followership
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Ricardo talks about leadership and followership and the paranoia of today's society to exclusively focus on leadership. This ...
Never Go Straight to the Offer in a Negotiation
17 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast, Ricardo talks about negotiation and how it is inserted into our daily lives far beyond buying and selling relationships. He t...
Understanding the Differences Between Conformity and Compliance
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the difference between compliance and conformity. Compliance and conformity are rules that an organizatio...
How Availability Bias Changes Our Perceptions of Risks
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about availability bias. He explains that when a risky event is repeatedly exposed on the news or by a group of ...
Directly from the Global Project Management Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Global Project Management Forum 2022 in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is investing in a series of megapr...
The Disturbing Results of Gallup State of the Global Workforce Report 2022
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Gallup - State of the Global Workspace 2022 report. This report is the result of an interview with pe...
Evaluating 5 Applications of AI in Project Management based on Impact and Complexity to Implement
12 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the potential applications of artificial intelligence in projects and compares the different impacts and i...
Using Zoom In and Zoom Out to Master your Leadership Skills
05 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about "Zoom In" and "Zoom Out" in projects, that is, how different perspectives on a problem can dramatically ch...
My 5 Tips for a Great Daily Scrum
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Daily Scrum, the daily Scrum meeting. Ricardo gives five tips that can increase the effectiveness of ...
Don’t Be Trapped by the Easy Certification Route
22 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 achi...
Forensic Planning: Using Project Management to Address Claims, Disputes and Litigations
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about Forensic Planning, explaining that this is an area of Project Management widely used for claims, lit...
What are The Top 3 Values Project Management Brings to an Organization: The Elevator Pitch
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the three central values that project management brings to the organization that you could talk abou...
What We Can Learn from Netflix Roller Coaster
01 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the latest news published in the press about the streaming service Netflix, which, upon announcing the fir...
There is No “One Size Fits All” Solution: The Importance of Tailoring
24 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about customizing methods and approaches in project management. He explains that we insist on finding a solutio...
What is Round-Robin Brainstorming?
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Round-Robin Brainstorming technique. Ricardo explains that with this technique, everyone participates...
The World of Inflexibility is Over
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about flexibility and inflexibility when planning something. We often have the mindset of planning, executing, ...
Understanding the Satir Change Model
03 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about Satir Change Model, created by family psychologist Virginia Satir, considered the mother of modern family ...
Antifragile: Why Being Able to Gain from Disorder is Key to Succeed Nowadays? – Part 2/2
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo returns to the concept of Antifragile, presented by Nicholas Taleb in his book, where Taleb stated that the antifragil...
Antifragile: Why Being Able to Gain from Disorder is Key to Succeed Nowadays? - Part 1/2
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the concept of Antifragile, presented by Nicholas Taleb in his book. To better explain it, Ricardo explai...
Why Should I Care about the Hawthorne Effect?
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Hawthorne effect. Despite the rather unusual name, the effect is associated with changing our behavior...
3 Key Lessons from the Fyre Festival Documentary on Netflix
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ricardo recently watched, using his project management perspective, the documentary "Fyre - The Great Event That Never Happened," which was recommende...