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Decoding Mega Projects: Successes and Failures
Exploring the book 'How Big Things Get Done' and its in-depth analysis of mega projects, from home renovations to societal transformations like digitalization and climate solutions. The chapter emphasizes learning from both successful and failed projects, drawing insights from a vast database of 16,000 large-scale endeavors. It discusses the 'iron law of mega projects,' outlining the common pattern of projects going over budget, over schedule, and not meeting expected benefits, urging for improved project management practices.