How Big Things Get Done

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Discover what really drives the success of projects big and small, from renovating your home to exploring space. This book dives into the surprising reasons why some projects soar while others stumble.

Uncover the key principles that separate triumphant projects from costly failures.

In How Big Things Get Done, world-renowned expert Bent Flyvbjerg teams up with bestselling author Dan Gardner to reveal the secrets behind planning and executing ambitious projects at any scale. Whether it’s Apple's iPod evolving from a solo effort to a massive hit in just eleven months or London's Crossrail running years late and billions over budget, the book explores why some projects succeed and many others don’t.

From launching small businesses to managing conferences or finishing work assignments on time, failure is common. Flyvbjerg’s lifetime of research pinpoints the mistakes that cause projects to falter and offers proven strategies to ensure success:

• Understand your odds, knowing your chances is crucial for winning.
• Plan slow, act fast, rushing into action often backfires.
• Think right to left, start with your end goal and work backward to map the steps.
• Find your Lego, large projects are best built from smaller, manageable pieces.
• Master the unknown unknowns, confronting uncertainties head-on is key to avoiding failure.

Filled with vivid stories from the Sydney Opera House to Pixar’s latest blockbusters, this book shows you how to bring any bold vision to life-on time and on budget.

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