How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between

by Bent Flyvbjerg

In chapter 6, it’s on to forecasting. How long will the project take? How much will it cost? Setting the wrong expectations at the start can set you up for failure before you’ve even started. Fortunately, there is a fix. More fortunately, it’s surprisingly easy.