The Iron Law of Mega Projects

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The book is called The Iron Law of mega projects. It's not a law like in Newtonian physics, meaning something that invariably produces the same outcome. In China, if somebody wants to build a mega highway, it'll be done in three months rather than two years as they do in India. So why does this happen? One fundamental answer is that people don't get the base rates for building big projects.

Bent Flyvbjerg shares his insights on the key principles that distinguish successful big projects from the failed ones. Through his research and experience, he identifies important factors such as understanding the odds, planning slow and acting fast, and starting with the end goal in mind. Join us as we explore how to master the unknowns and achieve wild ambitions with Flyvbjerg's guidance.

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