by  Adam Grant  (Author)

Content:

How Big Things Get Done, shortlisted for the Financial Times and Schroders Business Book of the Year 2023, offers crucial insights into successfully planning and executing ambitious projects. Written by Oxford professor Bent Flyvbjerg and bestselling author Dan Gardner, the book explores why most large-scale projects fail, drawing on research and real-world examples, like Apple's iPod and London's Crossrail.

The authors identify key principles for success:

• Understand your odds: Know your chances of success to make informed decisions.
• Plan slow, act fast: Careful planning leads to efficient execution.
• Think right to left: Start with your goal and work backward to outline steps.
• Find your Lego: Break big projects into manageable parts.
• Master the unknown unknowns: Learn to anticipate and navigate unforeseen challenges.

Through vivid examples, including the Sydney Opera House and Pixar blockbusters, the book provides practical strategies for completing any ambitious project on time and within budget, making it an essential read for leaders and managers.