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Manage This | Episode 201 | Decoding Megaprojects: Insights with Bent Flyvbjerg (Part 1)

This is the first part of our two-part conversation with Bent Flyvbjerg, who has delved deep into the world of megaprojects in his latest book, “How Big Things Get Done.” In this episode, we explore the essence of Bent’s research, which draws from a database of 16,000 megaprojects to extract valuable insights. Megaprojects are increasingly shaping our world, and Bent sheds light on both their successes and failures, aiming to provide lessons for future endeavors, big and small. Bent is Professor Emeritus at Oxford University’s Said Business School, and VKR Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen. Bent works for better leadership of programs in business and government, and he has worked on some of the largest projects and portfolios in the world. His latest book is HOW BIG THINGS GET DONE, named a BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR by The Economist, The Financial Times, Forbes, CEO Magazine, Inc. Magazine, and more. Over the next two episodes we’ll delve into four key takeaways from Bent’s book: Thinking from Right to Left, Thinking Slow and Acting Fast, the intriguing concept of Pixar Planning, and the importance of Modularity. Each approach offers valuable strategies for project managers and individuals alike, whether they’re tackling billion-dollar ventures or personal endeavors. So join us as we journey through the world of megaprojects, uncovering the strategies that drive success and the pitfalls to avoid.