Dan Gardner, coauthor of "How Big Things Get Done," reveals in an interview that a mere 0.5% of large projects are delivered successfully—on time and on budget. The book studies over 16,000 megaprojects, including notable failures such as the Sydney Opera House and California High-Speed Rail. Gardner contrasts these with successful projects like the Empire State Building, highlighting that careful planning, strong leadership, and innovative modular strategies are essential for overcoming challenges in large-scale projects.
Only 0.5% of big projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with the promised results.
High-profile projects like the Sydney Opera House and California High-Speed Rail illustrate the pitfalls of poor planning and execution.
Success stories like the Empire State Building highlight that smart planning and leadership can lead to achieving ambitious goals.
Gardner emphasizes the importance of modular thinking to navigate the complexities of large-scale projects.
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