Book Titles

How Big Things Get Done
The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between

By Bent Flyvbjerg, Dan Gardner

Year Published: 2023
ISBN-13: 978-0593239513
Categories: Failure, Management, Projects
75 Quotes Found

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How Big Things Get Done:

Staying focused is essential for getting projects done. Saying no is essential for staying focused.

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How Big Things Get Done:

…when something goes wrong, it’s too late to start developing and cultivating [relationships]. Build your bridges before you need them.

 189

How Big Things Get Done:

…your biggest risk is you.

 190

How Big Things Get Done:

…even with buckets of money, a vision is not enough.

How Big Things Get Done:

Psychology and power drive projects at all scales, from skyscrapers to kitchen renovations.