5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas
Episodes
5 Steps to Prepare the Project Closeout Document
16 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the project closeout document, he explains that this document is a mark that records the completion of the work a...
Using Project Management to Plan your Year - Part 2/2
09 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of the series, Ricardo talks about portfolio management of personal projects. He explains that it is necessary to map and selec...
Using Project Management to Plan Your Year - Part 1/2
02 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this first podcast of 2, Ricardo gives some tips on how to manage personal projects that take place during the year. He exemplifies with the planni...
Perspectives 2012
27 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the perspectives for 2012, continuing the subject of the last podcast (Retrospective 2011). He speaks of the cont...
Retrospective 2011
26 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the events of 2011 from the point of view of project management. He said that 2011 was a year when there was a hu...
Who's Afraid of Failure Can't Manage Projects
12 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the fear of failure. He explains that within the project environment we are not in a comfort zone and easy things...
When is the best moment to implement Project Management Software
05 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the support tools for project management and the best time to install them. He explains that much software on the...
When is the best time to do the Project Kick-off Meeting?
28 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the time that the project kick-off meeting should be performed. He explains that as the size of the project, the ...
Management Stages x Technical Stages
21 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo differentiates technical stages from management stages. He explains that usually we divide our projects in technical stages t...
Rethinking the concept of Multitasking and Simultaneous Projects
14 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about executing multiple projects simultaneously and using the same resources, i.e. multitasking. He explains that we o...
Differentiating Workaround, Contingency and Fallback Plans in the Risk Acceptance
09 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about workaround, contingency and fallback plans - risk's responses. He explains each type of response and gives exampl...
The Networking Value in National PM Events (VI Brazilian Congress of Project Management)
31 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the VI Brazilian Congress of Project Management, he explains that this is the most important event in Brazil beca...
Directly from Dallas - TX at PMI Global Congress 2011 North America
24 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks directly from Dallas where the Global Congress of PMI is heppening. He talks of the Leadership Meeting, the persons who...
Crisis Management: The Denial Problem
17 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about crisis management. He explains that the first reaction in crisis management is the denial and that this is the wo...
Steve Jobs: Genious? Innovator? Project Manager?
13 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about Steve Jobs, he says that after reading many biographies, articles and news about Steve Jobs, there were many doub...
How many projects a Project Manager can manage at the same time?
02 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the number of projects that one person can manage simultaneously. He says that there is no specific number but ex...
The Power of Positive Feedback
25 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks about the strength of a positive feedback. He says that we have a culture of giving negative feedback and that we usual...
My sponsor has changed. And now?
19 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the actions that the project manager should have when the sponsor of the project changes. He explains that althou...
How to Write a Good Project Objective: The SMART Technique
11 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks about the project objective, he explains that many people think that only the name is enough to understand the project, ...
When the Boss doesn't Accept the Project Manager Opinion
08 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the relationship between the project manager and his boss in the organization. He explains that different opinion...
Working in International Projects: Understanding the Cultural Aspects
28 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about working in projects of different cultures. He explains that to work in an international project is necessary to k...
Understanding the Criterion, the Conditions and the Thresholds of a Quality Requirements
21 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the criteria for quality requirements, he explains that the criterion is the object on which the quality requirem...
Project Quality Requirements
18 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the project quality requirements, he explains that sometimes the quality requirements are set when the project is...
A Tribute to Professor Carlos Salles
09 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about professor Salles who unfortunately left us a few days ago. He says that Salles was an extremely correct person, ...
Project Indicators X Project Management Indicators
31 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the difference between the project indicators and indicators of project management. He explains that the project ...
Certification MCTS in Project 2010
24 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the advantages that the Microsoft Certified Technical (Technology) Specialist certification for Project 2010 brin...
WBS and the Deliverables Orientation: How to Implement the Same Tasks in Several Departments
18 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about how to create a WBS. He explains that even though there are no specific rules to create a WBS, the most important...
What is the Level of Detail in the Information Provided to Project Applying for the Portfolio?
11 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo explains when it's necessary to detail or not a project during the prioritization process within the portfolio management. He...
How to Evaluate a Job Offer in Project Management
03 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about job opportunities in project management, he explains that when a professional seeks an opportunity, he has to car...
The cost of Project Management and the PMO
28 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about how appropriate the amounts allocated to the project management activities in the project. He explains that there...
Identifying the Project Vital Signs
19 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo makes a comparison between monitoring of the project and monitoring of a patient in an Intensive Care at the hospital. He exp...
Tribute to Eliyahu Goldratt
12 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo makes a tribute to the Israeli physicist Eliyahu Goldratt. He passed away last Saturday, June 11th, 2001 at 64 years of age. ...
The risk of pricing a project without Scope
05 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the difference between cost and price of the project and gives some tips to put the price on the project. He expl...
Why Time Management is Irrelevant in a Project?
29 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about time management in projects, he explains that many people are tied to time management and comments that the delay...
Directly from the Silicon Valley in California - USA
22 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about his visit to the Silicon Valley and explains the importance of using project management as a success factor in th...
The Importance of Volunteer work in the Project Manager Experience
16 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the importance of volunteering for those starting a career in project management and want to gain experience. He ...
Where do I document the project objective?
10 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the project objectives and in which document it should be written. He explains that the Project Charter is the do...
Understanding the Stakeholder Analysis
01 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the stakeholder analysis and the types of interest they may have in the project. He explains that stakeholders wi...
Is it worth it to be a Project Manager? Part 2 of 2
24 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of the series, Ricardo talks of five links that we need to pursue in our careers to be worthwhile a project manager. This tips...
Is it worth it to be a Project Manager? Part 1 of 2
18 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo reflects on the profession of project management and talks about three links that the project manager needs to build during h...
Project Manager Authority
13 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the authority of the Project Manager. He explains that it is very common in projects where the company has a func...
The schedule and Parkinson's Law
03 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo explains the concept of "Parkinson's Law" on projects and how to prepare a feasible schedule to avoid the law. He gives tips ...
Procurement Management and Claims
30 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the relationship between suppliers and customers, the process of procurement management and claims. He explains t...
What is Possible to Learn in Risk Management from the Tragedy in Japan
21 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the earthquake and tsunami occurred in Japan with regards to project risk management. He explains that any given ...
PMI Agile Certification
14 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the new certification - PMI Agile Certification. He explains that Agile is a work philosophy based on strong coll...
Crisis Management: 5 Good Thinks Came out as Decisions to Remove People from Libya
10 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the removal of foreign professionals who were in Libya when the political crisis happened. He explained that this...
Negotiating with the Sponsor
28 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about how the negotiation between the project manager and sponsor, which is often difficult and requires a different dy...
How to Prepare Executive Status Reports - Part 2 of 2
21 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of the series, Ricardo gives some tips on how to prepare an excellent status report. He explains that the great secret of the r...
How to Prepare Executive Status Reports - Part 1 of 2
14 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this first podcast of a series of two, Ricardo talks about how an executive status report must be submitted, showing condensed information relevant...
Defining Project Success – Part 2 of 2
06 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of the series, Ricardo talks about the success in projects from the perspective of the sponsor or the executive. He explains th...
Defining Project Success - Part 1 of 2
31 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo discusses the importance of characterizing the successful execution of a project by the regularity and precision of results an...
How Different People See the Risk in Different Ways
25 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo explains that the degree of risk exposure is the composition of the impact and severity of risk and that the definition of de...
The Percent Complete Problem
17 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the most common mistakes people make when calculating the percentage of completion of a phase or activity group i...
Tribute to Gregory Balestrero that Leaves PMI After 8 Years of Leadership
10 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo Vargas pays tribute to Greg Balestrero, President and CEO of PMI. He highlights Greg's dedication and commitment to PMI during...
Perspectives for 2011
03 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the opportunities for project management that will happen in 2011. He explains that in Brazil will be many opport...
Retrospective 2010
27 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the main events of 2010 and the opportunities for project management. He explains that 2010 was a year marked by ...
Importance of Monitoring and Controlling Risks
20 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo discusses the importance of monitoring and controlling the risks. He says that the risks are "alive" and that monitoring is th...
Feedback in Communications Management
13 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo discusses the importance of feedback during project communications. He approaches the "screen" concept regarding personality ...
200th Podcast - Soccerex in Rio de Janeiro
07 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the Soccerex - the largest convention and business of football in the world, which was held in Rio de Janeiro bet...
The Seizure of the Alemao Complex in Rio de Janeiro under the Project Management Perspective
29 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo discusses the project and crisis management to seize the Alemão (German) Complex in Rio de Janeiro-Brazil, one of the most vi...
Paul McCartney Concert in Sao Paulo and Project Management for Mega Events.
23 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the production of mega-events from the viewpoint of project management and uses Paul McCartney's concert that he ...
CAPM Certification Part 2 of 2
15 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of series CAPM, Ricardo talks about the test and certification process. He explains that the test has 150 questions and the CAP...
CAPM Certification Part 1 of 2
08 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this first podcast of the series, Ricardo talks about the importance of CAPM certification (Certified Associate in Project Management) and for who...
Directly from the 5th Brazilian Project Management Congress
01 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo discuss the highlights of the 5th Brazilian Project Management Congress that happened in Brasilia-DF - Brazil on October 27th ...
Directly from PMI Global Congress 2010 – Part 2 of 2
24 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this second series about the PMI Global Congress, Ricardo talks about the presentations that have happened and major focus. He explains that the co...
Rescue of Mining Workers in Chile: A Project Management Show
17 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the rescue of 33 mining workers in Chile from the view of project management. He comments that the expectation in...
Directly from PMI Global Congress 2010 – Part 1 of 2
12 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the presentation made by Bill Clinton at the Global Congress held in Washington between 9th and 12th October. He ...
How to Prepare your Project Manager Resumé – Part 2/2
03 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of the Resumé series, Ricardo talks about how to present the experience in the resumé. He explains that often the job does no...
How to Prepare your Project Manager Resumé - Part 1/2
28 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this series of two podcasts Ricardo gives some tips about how to prepare correctly a resumé for the project management area. He explains how to in...
How to Do Everything Wrong in a Project: The New Brazilian Power Socket
19 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks about the compulsory change in the power socket to the new standard. He aims to analyze what he believes are the main fa...
Project Management in Services
14 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about projects in services. He explains that many people associate projects to major constructions and tangible product...
Conflicts and Project Phases
05 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the conflicts during the project life cycle. He explains that when the conflict happens in the initial phases of ...
PMI Career Framework
31 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about PMI Career Framework, which is an initiative to provide organizations and professionals with the necessary suppor...
What is the real meaning of the word project?
22 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo discusses the definition of the word "project". He says that the word "project" has two meanings. The first is related to the...
Resource Leveling
15 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the resource leveling and when it should be done. He explains that this is a complex task that requires a cost-be...
Working With Multiple Projects
08 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the fractionation of a project into smaller slices. He explains that if the project is large you can divide it in...
The Cost of Project Management
01 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo explains where the costs related to project management should be registered. He points that, according to surveys, the costs ...
When Redefine the Project Baseline
25 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks about the concept of project baseline and discusses in which conditions is acceptable to redefine the baseline.
Free Slack and Total Slack in Projects
18 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks about the difference between total slack and free slack in projects. He explains clearly how to identify the free slack ...
Born or Not to Born with Soft Skills? This is the Question
11 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the soft skills of leadership. He gives tips to capitalize on these skills and explains the difference between be...
Change Management and Culture: The 2010 FIFA Worldcup Rules and Referees
04 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Ricardo presents in this podcast his reflexions about the polemic generated by the referees in the FIFA Worldcup matches and the FIFA resistance in pr...
How to Plan a Very Urgent Project?
29 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the key information that must be produced by the project manager when receives a very urgent project and need u...
Contingency Reserves x Management Reserves
21 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the difference between the Contingency Reserve and the Management Reserves. He explains that both work with a fin...
Why I need to understand the concept and know how to calculate the project critical path?
13 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the project critical path and explains that the use of software to calculate the critical path, causes the manage...
Strategy and the Delta Model – Part 2 of 2
06 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast about the corporate strategy course that Ricardo took at MIT, he talks about the lock-in position with the customer, i.e., to c...
Strategy and Delta Model - Part 1 of 2
31 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks about the course of Corporate Strategy that he took at MIT. In the course the focus was the strategic model called Delta...
Tribute to Rita Mulcahy
23 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo pays a tribute to Rita Mulcahy, who passed away on May 15th. He says he had the opportunity to meet her back in 1998 in Calif...
Make or Not Make Concessions: The Project Manager's Dilemma
18 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the concessions that the project manager often does. He explains that the concession usually is harmful to the pr...
Virtual Teams
10 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the management of virtual teams in projects. He explains that this is a big trend in the business world and shows...
Lean Six Sigma Brazilian Congress
02 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the Lean Six Sigma Brazilian Congress that will take place on May, 12- 13th in Sao Paulo. He has been invited to ...
Procrastination
26 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about procrastination in projects, ie the act of delaying something in the project. He explains the reasons why people ...
Directly from Albert Einstein Hospital: Snapping the Limits of Project Management Application
18 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo talks directly from Albert Einstein Hospital, his first project management work in health care. He reflects the dimension that...
I am an New Manager of an Old Project: The Implications of Changing the Project Manager During the Project
12 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about what happens when the project manager is changed midway through the project, he explains that is important to kee...
Project Management in Financial Institutions
04 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about project management in financial institutions, where the product is money itself. He also talks about the importan...
Directly from MIT – Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Part 2 of 2
29 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this second podcast of the MIT series, Ricardo talks about the development and management of successful strategies of product development. He talks...
Directly from MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Part 1 of 2
23 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the course on Management of Development Complex Product that he is doing in Cambridge at MIT. He explains that co...
The relationship between the client, project management and contractors
15 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the importance of good relations between those who purchase the project, who manages and third parties involved i...
Automotive recall from the perspective of Project Management
08 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the problems of recall in the automotive industry which occurred in February and how project management can help ...
Project Selection Criteria - Part 2 of 2
01 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In the second installment of a two-part series, Ricardo talks about other criteria that should be considered while selecting projects. He explains tha...
Project Selection Criteria - Part 1 of 2
22 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Ricardo discuss the main criteria used in the project selection to the portfolio. In this part 1/2, he approaches the relevance of usi...