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5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas

Ricardo Viana Vargas
Project Management
Artificial Intelligence
Risk Management
Leadership
Generative AI
Stakeholder Management
Agile
Crisis Management
Communication
Openai
Chatgpt
Projects
Sustainability
Team Dynamics
Rework
Project Management Institute
Decision Making
Anxiety
PMBOK Guide
Stakeholder Engagement

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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In this episode, Ricardo warns that artificial intelligence is often approved as a project cost, but after implementation, it becomes an ongoing operational expense. Unlike traditional licenses, its cost varies according to consumption: the greater t... more

In this episode, Ricardo warns about the risk of resuming January’s projects at midyear. According to him, the context has changed: budgets, suppliers, technology, markets, regulations, and priorities may now be different. Before following the origin... more

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In this episode, Ricardo explains that modern projects depend heavily on external suppliers, contractors, partners, and AI vendors whose teams do not report directly to the project manager. He argues that leading these people has become a core projec... more

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In this episode, Ricardo discusses the common rush to start acting before fully understanding a project’s problem. Action creates a sense of progress, while thinking may seem like wasted time. However, teams can work intensely and still move quickly ... more

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Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Project and Performance Manager

    I just found these podcasts again and really appreciate that they are short but jam packed with content that is very thought provoking. Thank you Ricardo for these podcasts!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JR Divine
    United States5 months ago
  • PM insights

    Week after week, Ricardo is able to bring something interesting to listen to, think and apply related to project management. Bravo!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zas día
    Spain4 years ago
  • Excellent!

    A lot of helpful and original content, delivered concisely. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulieAnderton
    United States5 years ago
  • Podcast Addict
    dcolon
    5 years ago
  • Great for engineers and architects

    Ricardo is a PM of engineering projects. His insights are very useful for professional engineers and architects without a formal PM training.

    Well presented, to the point, and easy to implement in real life. Good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ignacio Fernández
    Spain7 years ago

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Great balance of theory and actionable tips in short formats.
Strong emphasis on leadership and accountability under pressure.
Quality insights that apply to real-world projects and career growth.
Listeners appreciate concise, practical PM guidance.

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Short, high-impact episodes cover practical project, program, and risk management insights in under five minutes. Listeners seem to value concise guidance on topics like benefits realization, agile adaptation with AI, leadership under pressure, and realistic planning. The format tends to favor actionable frameworks, mindset shfits, and real-world tradeoffs, making it attractive for busy PMs, engineers, and aspiring managers seeking quick, applicable advice. A notable strength is tying timeless PM concepts to current tech trends (AI, continuous planning) while emphasizing accountability, stakeholder management, and delivering value beyond project close.

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5 Minutes Podcast launched 17 years ago and published 793 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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