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All you need to Know to become an Expert in the New Methodology “GO HORSE” :)

In this episode, Ricardo talks about the Go Horse Process, a new paradigm in project management methodologies. :)

Understanding the Fear of the New (Neophobia)

In this episode, Ricardo talks about neophobia, or the fear of the new, a natural feeling that afflicts project managers, even those with great experience.

He gives tips on how to deal with the problem: face the new with curiosity, as something to explore; know that this feeling is not exclusive, everyone feels it to a greater or lesser degree; know yourself, your strengths and weaknesses, and deal with them.

How to Bring Your Project Back on Track

In this episode, Ricardo gives 5 tips on how we can get a troublesome project back on track:

Seek support from the sponsor;
Evaluate the scope;
Deliver a minimum viable product (MVP);
Rebuild the credibility and motivation of the team;
Re-negotiate deadlines and costs with the sponsor and the client.

How to Bring Your Project Back on Track

In this episode, Ricardo gives 5 tips on how we can get a troublesome project back on track:

Seek support from the sponsor;
Evaluate the scope;
Deliver a minimum viable product (MVP);
Rebuild the credibility and motivation of the team;
Re-negotiate deadlines and costs with the sponsor and the client.

Does the Age Matter for a Project Manager?

In this episode, Ricardo returns to the subject of the last episode and explains what it is to actually have relevant experience as a project manager, as opposed to simply having years of service.

Does the Age Matter for a Project Manager?

In this episode, Ricardo returns to the subject of the last episode and explains what it is to actually have relevant experience as a project manager, as opposed to simply having years of service.

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 challenges, failures, and successes throughout his/her career and having a great ability to communicate. He ends up answering the controversial question that always arises: is it a mandatory condition for the project success that the manager holds the technical knowledge, the expertise, about the product to be developed?

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 challenges, failures, and successes throughout his/her career and having a great ability to communicate. He ends up answering the controversial question that always arises: is it a mandatory condition for the project success that the manager holds the technical knowledge, the expertise, about the product to be developed?

The 2017 PMI Pulse of the Profession® Report

In this episode, Ricardo comments on the Pulse of Profession® 2017, an annual report published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). About 4,000 professionals worldwide were interviewed and one of the key indicators reported is that financial waste on unsuccessful projects has dropped by around 20%; Until last yet, it was about USD 122 million lost for every billion invested. This year, the value dropped to 97 million. Check out other highlights listening to the podcast.

Download the report: http://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-l...

The 2017 PMI Pulse of the Profession® Report

In this episode, Ricardo comments on the Pulse of Profession® 2017, an annual report published by the Project Management Institute (PMI). About 4,000 professionals worldwide were interviewed and one of the key indicators reported is that financial waste on unsuccessful projects has dropped by around 20%; Until last yet, it was about USD 122 million lost for every billion invested. This year, the value dropped to 97 million. Check out other highlights listening to the podcast.

Download the report: http://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/pulse/pulse-of-the-profession-2017