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

Paperback • 2023 • English

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

By Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan Gardner

2 Ratings • 5.0 of 5

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About the book

Nothing is more inspiring than a big vision that becomes a triumphant, new reality. Think of how Apple's iPod went from a project with a single employee to an enormously successful product launch in eleven months. But they are the exception. Consider how London's Crossrail project delivered five years late and billions overbudget. More modest endeavours, whether launching a small business, organizing a conference, or just finishing a work project on time, also commonly fail. Why?Understanding wh...Show more

Business strategy
Entrepreneurship / Start-ups
Project management

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ISBN

9781035018949

Publisher

Macmillan

Published year

2023

Language

English

Original title

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

Format

Paperback

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

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

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

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

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