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5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas

Since 2007, Ricardo Vargas publishes the 5 Minutes Podcast where he addresses in a quick and practical way the main topics on project, portfolio and risk management.

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The relationship between the client, project management and contractors

The relationship between the client, project management and contractors

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the importance of good relations between those who purchase the project, who manage... Read more

15 Mar 2010

7mins

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What is Possible to Learn in Risk Management from the Tragedy in Japan

What is Possible to Learn in Risk Management from the Tragedy in Japan

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the earthquake and tsunami occurred in Japan with regards to project risk managemen... Read more

21 Mar 2011

7mins

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4 Different Indexes to Forecast the Project Final Cost Using the Earned Value Analysis

4 Different Indexes to Forecast the Project Final Cost Using the Earned Value Analysis

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the indices of earned value in the project. He explains that the great secret of ea... Read more

21 Mar 2012

7mins

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Tribute to Rita Mulcahy

Tribute to Rita Mulcahy

In this podcast, Ricardo pays a tribute to Rita Mulcahy, who passed away on May 15th. He says he had the opportunity to ... Read more

23 May 2010

5mins

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PMI Career Framework

PMI Career Framework

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about PMI Career Framework, which is an initiative to provide organizations and professio... Read more

31 Aug 2010

4mins

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Lines of Balance - Part 1 of 2

Lines of Balance - Part 1 of 2

In this podcast, Ricardo begins to explain what Line of Balance are and how can they be used. He gives an example of how... Read more

6 Jan 2014

6mins

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Feedback in Communications Management

Feedback in Communications Management

In this podcast, Ricardo discusses the importance of feedback during project communications. He approaches the "screen" ... Read more

13 Dec 2010

6mins

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The best way to read the PMBOK® Guide

The best way to read the PMBOK® Guide

In this episode, Ricardo explains how to read the PMBOK® Guide 6th edition in a more productive way, so you can better u... Read more

31 Jan 2018

5mins

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How to Prepare your Project Manager Resumé - Part 1/2

How to Prepare your Project Manager Resumé - Part 1/2

In this series of two podcasts Ricardo gives some tips about how to prepare correctly a resumé for the project managemen... Read more

28 Sep 2010

6mins

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What Makes a “Great” Project Manager

What Makes a “Great” Project Manager

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the skills of great project managers: having a track record, a history of challenge... Read more

30 Apr 2017

6mins

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Managing Expectations

Managing Expectations

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about managing stakeholders' expectations. What is the importance of properly managing ex... Read more

17 Dec 2012

4mins

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7 Principles of Stakeholder Engagement

7 Principles of Stakeholder Engagement

In this episode, Ricardo talks about seven principles of stakeholder engagement that will help you better understand the... Read more

19 Jul 2015

7mins

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When is the best time to do the Project Kick-off Meeting?

When is the best time to do the Project Kick-off Meeting?

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the time that the project kick-off meeting should be performed. He explains that as... Read more

28 Nov 2011

5mins

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FIDIC Contracts: Scope, Risks and Procurement Processes

FIDIC Contracts: Scope, Risks and Procurement Processes

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the types of contracts of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FID... Read more

22 Jun 2014

7mins

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Software Development Projects: Are There Too Many Tribal Chiefs to Few Indians?

Software Development Projects: Are There Too Many Tribal Chiefs to Few Indians?

In this podcast, Ricardo comments an article that criticizes the current model of project management in software develop... Read more

18 Mar 2013

4mins

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How to Convince without Power?

How to Convince without Power?

In this episode, Ricardo commented on the types of power and how each one of them can be used in our professional and pe... Read more

26 Jan 2016

7mins

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The impacts of Organization and Social Structures on Stakeholder Management

The impacts of Organization and Social Structures on Stakeholder Management

When leading transformation projects and massive changes within an organization structure, you need to be mindful about ... Read more

18 Oct 2019

6mins

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Change Management and Culture: The 2010 FIFA Worldcup Rules and Referees

Change Management and Culture: The 2010 FIFA Worldcup Rules and Referees

Ricardo presents in this podcast his reflexions about the polemic generated by the referees in the FIFA Worldcup matches... Read more

4 Jul 2010

6mins

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Understanding the Rolling Wave Planning

Understanding the Rolling Wave Planning

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the concept of Rolling Wave Planning, which deals with the progressive elaboration ... Read more

14 Jul 2013

6mins

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Cognitive Bias: The Dunning Kruger Effect and Impostor Syndrome - Part 3 of 3

Cognitive Bias: The Dunning Kruger Effect and Impostor Syndrome - Part 3 of 3

In the third and final episode of the cognitive bias series, Ricardo discusses two types of opposed behaviours: the Dunn... Read more

15 Sep 2019

6mins

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