Cómo hacer grandes cosas

Nothing is more inspiring than an ambitious vision that becomes a triumphant reality: the Empire State Building went from sketch to changing New York's skyline in just twenty-one months. More often than not, however, grand visions turn into downright nightmares: according to statistics, a staggering 92 percent of megaprojects are over budget or on schedule, or both. Even the most modest efforts, like starting a small business, often fail. Because? Oxford University professor Bent Flyvbjerg has dedicated his life to understanding what distinguishes these few triumphs from so many failures. In How to Do Great Things, he identifies the misjudgments and poor decision-making that lead to the failure of projects, large and small. And he shows how your own projects have a better chance of success if you apply the principles he himself has researched for decades. Packed with unforgettable examples ranging from the construction of the Sydney Opera House and the creation of the latest Pixar blockbusters, to the disastrous renovation of a Brooklyn house, this book is an indispensable guide for anyone planning an ambitious project. .