In this episode, Ricardo discusses the role of luck and probability in project management. He explains that while luck can influence outcomes, it favors those who are prepared. Probability, he says, is not a prediction but a decision-making tool that helps manage uncertainty. Effective project managers turn randomness into results through preparation: identi ... Show More
Nov 17
My First Impressions about the PMBOK® Guide 8th Edition
<p>In this episode, Ricardo discusses the new edition of PMBOK 8, which brings important changes more aligned with the real work of project managers. Based on nearly 48,000 data points and two rounds of global feedback, it has become more practical, clear, and value-oriented. The ... Show More
5m 43s
Nov 3
Executives Who Don’t Understand Projects Can’t Deliver Results
<p>In this episode, Ricardo explains why executives need to understand the logic of project management to make informed strategic decisions. Projects drive organizational changes, such as digital transformation, new products, entry into new markets, and mergers. Without understan ... Show More
3m 31s
Oct 27
The Invisible Loop: Why Your Schedule Never Balances Out
<p>In this episode, Ricardo discusses activity loops, which occur when tasks become predecessors and successors to each other, creating cycles that make schedule calculations difficult. Although schedules are designed for linear flows, engineering and innovation projects are ofte ... Show More
5m 24s
Mar 2025
Winning Before You Build: How Thoughtful Planning and Clear Communication Drive Profitable Projects
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style= "mso-bookmark: _Hlk191652463;">Clint Padgett </span><span style="mso-bookmark: _Hlk191652463;">is the CEO and President of Project Success, Inc., an author and host of <em><span style="font-family: 'Calibri',sans-seri ... Show More
35m 32s
Jul 2024
Getting Project Management Right
Many of us manage projects—even if “project manager” isn’t in our official job title. We try to learn the basics as we go: how to manage multiple stakeholders, adapt as circumstances change, and set realistic deadlines. It’s not easy, and it’s no wonder that people get certified ... Show More
36m 8s