#481488 in eBooks 2011-03-31 2011-03-31File Name: B004V4FGQY19 of 19 people found the following review helpful. A must-read on large projectsBy W. D ONEILThis is a unique and important study of very large projects, quite different from the usual project management text in a variety of ways. It presents a number of striking lessons that ought to be heeded by everyone who is involved in project decisionmaking, but probably won't. More about that later, but if you are someone who might be willing to make the effort to break free of what comes "naturally" inFrom the Inside FlapAs megaprojects sponsored by petroleum, chemical, mineral, power, and other related industries have increased in size and com-plexity, so has the fallout. Anyone with a managing stake needs to understand how and why things can go so wrong. Industrial Megaprojects explains underlAvoid common pitfalls in large-scale projects using these smart strategies Over half of large-scale engineering and construction projectsmdash;off-shore oil platforms, chemical plants, metals processing, dams, and similar projectsmdash;have miserably poor results. These include billions of dollars in overruns, long delays in design and construction, and poor operability once finally completed. Industrial Megaprojects gives you a clear, nontechnical understanding of why these major projects get i...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your gadget.Industrial Megaprojects: Concepts, Strategies, and Practices for Success | .Not only was the story interesting, engaging and relatable, it also teaches lessons.
