EPISODE · Oct 28, 2024 · 7 MIN
This is NOT Your Boss's Problem! Reflections on Value, Success, and Project Results
from 5 Minutes Podcast with Ricardo Vargas · host Ricardo Viana Vargas
In this episode, Ricardo reflects on a conversation with a project manager who claimed it wasn’t his responsibility to consider the long-term impact of his project. Ricardo argues that today’s project managers must go beyond delivering on time and within budget. They should evaluate the ethical and societal impacts of their work, ensuring it aligns with the greater good. He explains that every project professional, regardless of seniority, has a duty to ask questions and act ethically. Being socially responsible, sustainable, and mindful of societal effects is essential in modern project management. Listen to the podcast to know more.
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In this episode, Ricardo reflects on a conversation with a project manager who claimed it wasn’t his responsibility to consider the long-term impact of his project. Ricardo argues that today’s project managers must go beyond delivering on time and within budget. They should evaluate the ethical and societal impacts of their work, ensuring it aligns with the greater good. He explains that every project professional, regardless of seniority, has a duty to ask questions and act ethically. Being socially responsible, sustainable, and mindful of societal effects is essential in modern project management. Listen to the podcast to know more.
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