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How Big Things Get Done

The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration

Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner

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Description

How Big Things Get Done (2023) explores what it takes to make large-scale projects work. It tackles tough questions like why so many big projects fail, and what makes the ones that succeed stand out from the rest. With real-life success stories as well as cautionary tales, its lessons can be applied to projects of any size, shape, or form. 

Who Should Listen

  • Project managers looking to hone in their skills
  • Anyone about to embark on a new project or start a new business
  • Fans of Elon Musk wanting to learn how he works his magic

About the Authors

Dan Gardner is a Canadian journalist and bestselling author, with a focus on psychology, social trends, and public policy. He has written several books, including The Science of Fear and Superforecasting. His work has appeared in major publications such as the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Ottawa Citizen.

Bent Flyvbjerg is a professor of planning at Oxford University's Saïd Business School and a leading expert on the politics and management of megaprojects. He has published extensively on the subject, and his work has had a significant impact on the field of planning and project management.