Evan Davis: There is this sort of a mindset that you know being first is the biggest advantage. He was on the board of directors of the Danish court system when they decided to digitize it. It became a huge disaster, he says; people had nervous breakdowns and stayed at home. But now studies have shown there's no such thing as a 'first mover' but an early follower rather than one who has learned from others.
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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