Megaprojects – massive investments of millions to billions of dollars in infrastructure, technology or change – are on the rise worldwide. Yet, their failure rates are staggering. In fact, upward of 90 percent of such projects consistently end up costing considerably more, with diminished value far below projections. Mismanaged megaprojects routinely cost the jobs of top managers; they’ve also sunk whole corporations, and even cities and nations are in peril. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg explores the reasons for megaproject failure and suggests practical solutions, drawing on theory and scientific evidence from more than 6,000 projects in 103 nations and six continents. As advancements in society increasingly take place through complex, contested and politicized projects, this is even more important to understand – for students, scholars, planners, economists, auditors, politicians and concerned citizens alike. Professor Flyvbjerg explains his views on the need for strong leadership, strategic governance, an open and honest civil society, and how he sees that tradition is at a breaking point and reform is emerging.
Delivering megaprojects on budget, on time and to benefit is very challenging, yet success is not impossible. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg has dedicated decades to studying masterbuilders and believes their success lies in strong leadership. Drawing on theory and evidence on how novices become elders in their fields, he explores the role of intuition and positive heuristics in day-to-day management of megaprojects. “If you are in charge of delivering megaprojects, the odds are stacked against you,” Professor Flyvbjerg explains. “Masterbuilders stand out in this field because they have learned simple heuristics and programmatics that work.” He offers a clear, actionable approach for understanding the unwritten rules of leadership teams to improve megaproject success.
Megaprojects frequently overrun their cost and delay deadlines. In extreme cases, out-of-control projects end top managers’ careers, damage reputations and bankrupt whole companies. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg explores how disaster can be avoided by reducing the technical and social complexity of projects, strengthening the organization’s capabilities and exploiting beneficial behaviors. The key to avoiding disaster is to thin out the fat tails, and make projects and risks more predictable. Professor Flyvbjerg explains hands-on ways to spot potential disaster early and to de-risk projects.
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Megaprojects – massive investments of millions to billions of dollars in infrastructure, technology or change – are on the rise worldwide. Yet, their failure rates are staggering. In fact, upward of 90 percent of such projects consistently end up costing considerably more, with diminished value far below projections. Mismanaged megaprojects routinely cost the jobs of top managers; they’ve also sunk whole corporations, and even cities and nations are in peril. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg explores the reasons for megaproject failure and suggests practical solutions, drawing on theory and scientific evidence from more than 6,000 projects in 103 nations and six continents. As advancements in society increasingly take place through complex, contested and politicized projects, this is even more important to understand – for students, scholars, planners, economists, auditors, politicians and concerned citizens alike. Professor Flyvbjerg explains his views on the need for strong leadership, strategic governance, an open and honest civil society, and how he sees that tradition is at a breaking point and reform is emerging.
Delivering megaprojects on budget, on time and to benefit is very challenging, yet success is not impossible. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg has dedicated decades to studying masterbuilders and believes their success lies in strong leadership. Drawing on theory and evidence on how novices become elders in their fields, he explores the role of intuition and positive heuristics in day-to-day management of megaprojects. “If you are in charge of delivering megaprojects, the odds are stacked against you,” Professor Flyvbjerg explains. “Masterbuilders stand out in this field because they have learned simple heuristics and programmatics that work.” He offers a clear, actionable approach for understanding the unwritten rules of leadership teams to improve megaproject success.
Megaprojects frequently overrun their cost and delay deadlines. In extreme cases, out-of-control projects end top managers’ careers, damage reputations and bankrupt whole companies. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg explores how disaster can be avoided by reducing the technical and social complexity of projects, strengthening the organization’s capabilities and exploiting beneficial behaviors. The key to avoiding disaster is to thin out the fat tails, and make projects and risks more predictable. Professor Flyvbjerg explains hands-on ways to spot potential disaster early and to de-risk projects.
Bent Flyvbjerg is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Solving the Megaproblems of Megaprojects through Leadership, Strategy and Planning, Build Your “Masterbuilder” Leadership and Stack the Odds in Your Favor: Preventing Megaproject Disaster. The estimated speaking fee range to book Bent Flyvbjerg for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Bent Flyvbjerg generally travels from OxfordUK and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Amy DuBois Barnett, Erik Qualman, Geoffrey Prentice, Anita Krohn Traaseth and Matthew E. May. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bent Flyvbjerg for an upcoming live or virtual event.
Megaprojects – massive investments of millions to billions of dollars in infrastructure, technology or change – are on the rise worldwide. Yet, their failure rates are staggering. In fact, upward of 90 percent of such projects consistently end up costing considerably more, with diminished value far below projections. Mismanaged megaprojects routinely cost the jobs of top managers; they’ve also sunk whole corporations, and even cities and nations are in peril. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg explores the reasons for megaproject failure and suggests practical solutions, drawing on theory and scientific evidence from more than 6,000 projects in 103 nations and six continents. As advancements in society increasingly take place through complex, contested and politicized projects, this is even more important to understand – for students, scholars, planners, economists, auditors, politicians and concerned citizens alike. Professor Flyvbjerg explains his views on the need for strong leadership, strategic governance, an open and honest civil society, and how he sees that tradition is at a breaking point and reform is emerging.
Delivering megaprojects on budget, on time and to benefit is very challenging, yet success is not impossible. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg has dedicated decades to studying masterbuilders and believes their success lies in strong leadership. Drawing on theory and evidence on how novices become elders in their fields, he explores the role of intuition and positive heuristics in day-to-day management of megaprojects. “If you are in charge of delivering megaprojects, the odds are stacked against you,” Professor Flyvbjerg explains. “Masterbuilders stand out in this field because they have learned simple heuristics and programmatics that work.” He offers a clear, actionable approach for understanding the unwritten rules of leadership teams to improve megaproject success.
Megaprojects frequently overrun their cost and delay deadlines. In extreme cases, out-of-control projects end top managers’ careers, damage reputations and bankrupt whole companies. Professor Bent Flyvbjerg explores how disaster can be avoided by reducing the technical and social complexity of projects, strengthening the organization’s capabilities and exploiting beneficial behaviors. The key to avoiding disaster is to thin out the fat tails, and make projects and risks more predictable. Professor Flyvbjerg explains hands-on ways to spot potential disaster early and to de-risk projects.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
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