When we look at a program or a project, to identify its size in terms of 'large', it would be advisable to consider a few factors that determine the size i.e., effort, uncertainty and complexity involved in delivering the outcome. This book is intended to provide the required lateral thinking in this field of management excellence.

 Ali M. Al-Khouri is a senior government official in the United Arab Emirates and a profound practitioner and researcher. With experience spanning over 25 years, he has led many multi-billion dollar, mission-critical and strategic programs in the government sector. He is also a Professor and Fellow of the British Institute for Technology and e-Commerce in London, UK. Dr Al-Khouri serves as an advisor to many international organisations and is on the advisory boards of various academic institutions. He is a member of the Global Agenda Councils of the World Economic Forum which collaboratively develops solutions to address major global challenges. He is also a special advisor to EU on STORK 2.0 project, and as an advisory observer to the Security Identity Alliance in Europe.