| Category | Podcasters, writers and authors |
|---|---|
| Where they publish | LinkedIn, X, books |
| Focus | Megaproject delivery |
| Public reach | Not shown. We only publish audience figures we have checked on the platform itself. |
Who they are
Flyvbjerg studies megaprojects. He is a scholar known for research on planning, cost, risk, and delivery, and has held academic roles at Oxford and other universities. His work examines why large projects often face cost and schedule problems. He has written academic research and books, including How Big Things Get Done with writer Dan Gardner, discussing planning methods, forecasting, decision-making, and lessons from projects across sectors. His work is relevant to firms involved in major infrastructure and complex public works.
Why firm owners follow them
Review project assumptions early. Principals can use Flyvbjerg's research to sharpen discussions about project risk, scope, forecasting, and early planning, inform proposal reviews, and ask whether assumptions reflect comparable completed projects. His work also provides staff training material on how planning choices affect delivery. Findings apply most directly to large and complex projects, so adapt them carefully for smaller assignments or projects with different procurement and governance structures.
How to use them: Use his project planning research to guide risk and assumptions reviews for major infrastructure pursuits.
Why they made the list
The most cited researcher on megaproject cost overruns.
Official channels
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