5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas

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Making Sense of Why We Developed the AI-Driven Project Manager Credential

In this episode, Ricardo introduces the AI-Driven Project Manager Certification, explaining the rationale behind this certification. He highlights the growing hype around AI, with many project managers using AI terms without understanding the technology. The certification aims to ... Show more

. 5min 51sec

3 Strategies to Tackle Your Endless Project Backlog

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the common problem of project backlogs that grow instead of shrinking. He offers three practical tips for managing them effectively: (1) Accept that your backlog will never be empty. (2) Prioritize tasks through “radical prioritization,” focus ... Show more

. 8min 38sec

Quick Tips on Crafting Effective Prompts for Generative AI Tools

Ricardo talks about PMI’s AI Prompt Engineering for Project Managers course in this episode. He highlights the importance of crafting effective prompts using AI tools like ChatGPT. Essential guidelines include being specific, providing context, setting the right tone, knowing you ... Show more

. 8min 17sec

OKRs and KPIs: Two Essential, Yet Distinct Metrics

In this episode, Ricardo explains the differences between OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and KPIs (Key Performance Indicators). While both are measurement tools, they serve different purposes. KPIs track ongoing processes, offering real-time insights into performance, such as ... Show more

. 5min 23sec

My Personal Reply to a Thoughtful Critique About Advocating for AI in Project Management

In this podcast, Ricardo addresses a skeptical comment about AI's impact on project management, specifically questioning whether AI will diminish the role of project managers and PMI's responsibility in shutting down AI. Ricardo emphasizes that neither he nor his colleague Antoni ... Show more

. 9min 0sec