How Big Things Get Done – Bent Flyvbjerg & Dan Gardner

How Big Things Get Done – Bent Flyvbjerg & Dan Gardner 

How Big Things Get Done reveals why bold visions—from skyscrapers to tech products to public megaprojects—so often fail, and how the rare successes get it right. Drawing on decades of global research, Bent Flyvbjerg shows why 92% of megaprojects run over budget, over schedule, or collapse entirely, while a select few—like the Empire State Building and Apple’s iPod—achieve extraordinary results in record time.

Through real-world case studies, behavioural insights, and practical frameworks, the authors break down the hidden forces behind planning errors, optimism bias, and poor execution. The book offers clear strategies for turning ambitious ideas—whether a multibillion-dollar infrastructure project or a personal work initiative—into outcomes that are faster, cheaper, and far more reliable. Buy in Kenya with fast delivery.

What You’ll Learn

• Why most large projects go wrong—and how to avoid common pitfalls

• The behavioural science behind planning, forecasting, and execution

• Strategies for reducing risk, cost overruns, and delays

• Lessons from global successes and high-profile failures

• How to plan smarter—starting small, testing early, and scaling sustainably

Who Should Read This Book

Entrepreneurs, business leaders, planners, project managers, policymakers, and readers interested in strategy, decision-making, and how major initiatives succeed or fail.

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