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Listen to the Summary of Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner's How Big Things Get Done in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How Big Things Get Done" examines the challenges and complexities of managing large-scale projects, drawing on Bent Flyvbjerg's extensive research into over 16,000 projects across various sectors. The book reveals a consistent pattern of megaprojects exceeding budgets, missing deadlines, and underdelivering on benefits, a phenomenon Flyvbjerg terms the "Iron Law of Megaprojects." The authors discuss the inherent risks in complex systems and the importance of thorough planning and efficient delivery to mitigate these risks...
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