How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors Behind Every Successful Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration

Best Books of 2023 – The Financial Times and The Economist
Shortlisted for Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023
Megaproject expert Bent Flyvbjerg and bestselling author Dan Gardner reveal the secrets to successfully planning and delivering ambitious projects on any scale.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 16 February 2023
Publisher: Pan Macmillan

The Financial Times and The Economist have shortlisted "How Big Things Get Done" by Bent Flyvbjerg for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023. The book is a must-read for managers of all stripes, as it provides valuable insights into successfully planning and delivering ambitious projects on any scale.

According to the book, understanding what distinguishes the triumphs from the failures has been the lifes work of Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg. In "How Big Things Get Done," he identifies the errors that lead projects to fail and the research-based principles that will make yours succeed.

One of the key principles is understanding your odds. If you don't know them, you won't win. Flyvbjerg suggests that managers should plan slow, act fast, think right to left, find their Lego, and master the unknown unknowns.

The book is full of vivid examples ranging from the building of the Sydney Opera House to the making of Pixar blockbusters. These examples demonstrate the practical application of the principles outlined in the book and show how managers can apply them to their own projects.

Overall, "How Big Things Get Done" is an important, timely, instructive, and entertaining book that provides valuable insights into successfully planning and delivering ambitious projects. Whether you are a manager, entrepreneur, or simply someone who wants to achieve more in life, this book is a must-read.

Weight: 506g
Dimension: 161 x 240 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781035018932