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Jun 2023
10m 45s

What Can Be Learned from the Tragedy of ...

RICARDO VIANA VARGAS
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In this episode, Ricardo discusses the tragedy of the Titan Submersible, highlighting what we can learn from this deep-sea catastrophe.

He discusses the inherent complexities of oceanic exploration and their implications on project management, using the submersible's story as a case study.

He also illustrates how overlooked flaws contributed to the disaster by discussing the complex and interconnected relationship between engineering, design, and materials.

Ricardo closes the podcast by exploring the financial decisions that potentially led the project astray, drawing insights from the intersection of project management, engineering, and business strategy.

Listen to the episode to learn more.

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