Dan Gardner is the coauthor of "How Big Things Get Done," a book that explores why so many big projects, from nuclear power plants to Olympic Games, go disastrously wrong and what the rare successes get right. Drawing on data from over 16,000 megaprojects, Gardner reveals the startling truth: Only 0.5% are delivered on time, on budget, and with the promised results.
Dan explains high-profile, cautionary tales like the Sydney Opera House, which soared 1,400% over budget, and the troubled California High-Speed Rail. He also spotlights the rare successes, like the Empire State Building and the Hoover Dam, to show what’s possible when projects are built on smart planning, strong leadership, and modular thinking.
