In this episode, Ricardo talks about the dilemma of balancing executive demands for transparency, resources, and deadlines with the need for agility. He makes it clear that agility doesn't mean having any control but rather a mix of control and flexibility. Flexibility, imagination, and new ideas are valued more than strict rules when using agile methods. Ricardo stresses the importance of educating executives on the nuances of agile approaches, especially in innovative and volatile environments. He suggests hybrid methods as a middle ground between agility and control. To finish a project successfully, you need to balance stakeholder interests and apply different methods to different project aspects based on experience and project requirements.

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Balancing Executive Demands for Transparency, Resources, and Deadlines with the Need for Agility

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In this podcast, Ricardo shares his experience attending the Taylor Swift concert with his daughter, highlighting what he learned. Initially skeptical, he was impressed by the event's importance to the young audience, teaching him the importance of understanding stakeholders. He was impressed with the flawless execution of the show, which featured impeccable project management. Ricardo comments that we must leave our comfort zone to gain new perspectives and understand social changes. Ultimately, he draws parallels between Taylor Swift's ability to captivate her audience and the project's effective delivery, highlighting the value of capturing stakeholder sentiment and delivering transformative experiences.

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Bracelets, Beats, and Big Stages: Project Management Lessons from a Taylor Swift Concert

Neste podcast, Ricardo compartilha sua experiência indo ao show da Taylor Swift com sua filha, destacando os aprendizados. Inicialmente cético, ficou impressionado com a importância do evento para o público jovem, ensinando-lhe a importância de compreender as partes interessadas. Ele ficou impressionado com a execução impecável do show, que apresentou um gerenciamento de projeto impecável. Ricardo comenta que devemos sair da zona de conforto para ganhar novas perspectivas e compreender as mudanças sociais. Em última análise, ele traça paralelos entre a capacidade de Taylor Swift de cativar seu público e a entrega eficaz do projeto, ressaltando o valor de capturar o sentimento das partes interessadas e proporcionar experiências transformadoras.

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Between 2016 and 2020, I envisioned and led the Brightline Initiative, a Project Management Institute think tank in partnership with leading organizations dedicated to helping executives bridge the expensive, unproductive gap between strategy design and delivery.

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Balancing Executive Demands for Transparency, Resources, and Deadlines with the Need for Agility

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