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Checklist Manifesto, The (HB)

Atul Gawande

Summary

In a world increasingly defined by complexity, the challenge of managing intricate tasks without error has never been more pressing. Atul Gawande’s work explores how a simple tool—the checklist—can dramatically enhance reliability and performance across various high-stakes fields. This exploration offers invaluable lessons not only for professionals in medicine but also for leaders and teams striving to mitigate human error in any complex environment.

  • Complexity breeds errors: As systems and processes grow more complicated, the likelihood of mistakes increases, often with severe consequences.
  • Checklists improve outcomes: Implementing checklists in critical procedures significantly reduces...

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