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FranklinCovey On Leadership with Scott Miller

Bent Flyvbjerg: How Big Things Get Done

Aug 11, 2023
Danish economic geographer Bent Flyvbjerg discusses the role of power, dynamics, and psychology in project management. He highlights the importance of combining optimism with realism, building a culture of continuous learning, and precision in forecasting. Flyvbjerg emphasizes the significance of understanding and managing unknowns in project management and shares lessons from the Chicago Fire Festival and Jimi Hendrix's Electric Lady Studio.
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  • Leaders should embrace the role of unofficial project managers for successful project guidance.
  • Combining optimism with realism is crucial for effective navigation of big ventures.

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Understanding Economic Geography and Big Projects

An economic geographer specialized in the economics of geography, Ben Flubier discusses his focus on big projects costing billions of dollars and their impact on cities and regions. He highlights the importance of designing and delivering such ventures efficiently to positively influence living environments and cities.

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