Books›Textbooks & Study Guides›Social SciencesTo view this video download Flash Player5 star4 star3 star2 star1 star5 star71%19%6%2%1%71%5 star4 star3 star2 star1 star4 star71%19%6%2%1%19%5 star4 star3 star2 star1 star3 star71%19%6%2%1%6%5 star4 star3 star2 star1 star2 star71%19%6%2%1%2%5 star4 star3 star2 star1 star1 star71%19%6%2%1%1%var metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Nelly S5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Reviewed in Germany on 13 December 2024Verified Purchase Excellent read both for PMs and those interested in big projects.Very nice as a gift. Read more Helpful Reportvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>slovon5.0 out of 5 stars A very readable and insightful way of presenting project management, esp. risks Reviewed in Germany on 9 October 2024Verified Purchase The book reads like an engaging novel, with plenty of entertaining and insightful anecdotes, analysis of past projects etc. It changed my view of project risks and made it very clear. Read more Helpful Reportvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Kindle-Kunde5.0 out of 5 stars though provoking Reviewed in Germany on 11 June 2024Verified Purchase I am not working in anything even remotly related to projekt management, but I took away a lot for my own life -- and a much better understsnding of our world Read more 3 people found this helpful Helpful Reportvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Walter Dolezal5.0 out of 5 stars Die Qintessenz zu großen Projekten - inspirierend und ein Lesegenuss Reviewed in Germany on 28 April 2024Verified Purchase So toll die Erkenntnisse auf den Punkt gebracht habe ich selten gelesen. Ich durfte selber an Megaprojekten mitarbeiten und weiß wie wichtig und richtig sie sind. Ich wünschte Entscheider in Politik und Industrie würden sich die Erfahrungen mehr zu Herzen nehmen. Würde uns viel Stress und (Steuer)Geldverschwendung ersparen. Read more 3 people found this helpful Helpful Report Translate review to Englishvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Gertrude5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read for all project managers Reviewed in Germany on 11 February 2024Verified Purchase Excellent book that point to what we all should look out for when starting out big projects...or any project for that matter. Highly recommend. Read more One person found this helpful Helpful Reportvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Narendra Modi5.0 out of 5 stars Useful for everysay understanding of how things get done-big and small Reviewed in Germany on 12 April 2024Verified Purchase Excellent Read more One person found this helpful Helpful Reportvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Slv M.3.0 out of 5 stars more like a magazine Reviewed in Germany on 5 January 2025Verified Purchase Just something to open at each page and read for a few seconds, nothing exciting, no deep analyses, etc. Teens might like it. Read more Helpful Reportvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>Alex5.0 out of 5 stars Super für Projektmanager Reviewed in Germany on 29 September 2023Verified Purchase Das Buch zeigt die typischen Fallen die bei Projekten auftreten können. Sei es ein Projekt daheim oder ein Großprojekt wie ein Flughafen. Super Beispiele wie die Probleme zustande kommen und wie man sie vermeiden kann. Read more 2 people found this helpful Helpful Report Translate review to Englishvar metricsName = "DesktopCredibleBadgesInTopReviewsDetailPageCount" if(window.ue) { ue.count(metricsName, 0) } <img src="https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/amazon-avatars-global/default.png"/>LM5.0 out of 5 stars Most big projects fail 91% of the time. The first project database of its kind! Reviewed in the United States on 19 November 2024Verified Purchase Highly recommend this book! Well written with statistics that are meaningful! Stories of huge projects such as bridges, skyskrapers, Pixar, Apple iPod, Sydney Oprah House and nuclear plants. Why some succeed under budget and ahead of schedule versus fail is a must read for all business people. Iteration, Risk Management, failing fast, team work, planning are all layed out in a way that sets you up for Agile. As a seasoned Agile professional, I finished the book and thought, Tell me Agile practices work without stating Agile practices work. 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