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The Checklist Manifesto: The Essential Guide to Getting Things Right

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The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

by Atul Gawande

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	225 pages

"The Perfect Book for Anyone Who Wants to Do a Better Job of ng Something" - Malcolm Gladwell

In The Checklist Manifesto, Atul Gawande, a surgeon and bestselling author, argues that checklists are one of the most powerful tools we have for improving our performance and getting things right. He draws on examples from a wide variety of fields, including medicine, aviation, and finance, to show how checklists can help us avoid errors, improve communication, and make better decisions.

Gawande begins the book by telling the story of a plane crash that killed 228 people. The investigation into the crash revealed that it was caused by a series of human errors. The pilots had failed to follow the checklist for takeoff, and as a result, they missed several critical steps. This led to a series of events that eventually resulted in the crash.

Gawande argues that this crash could have been avoided if the pilots had simply followed the checklist. He believes that checklists are an essential tool for preventing errors because they help us to focus on the most important steps and avoid distractions. He also argues that checklists can help us to improve communication and decision-making by providing a shared reference point that everyone can agree on.

The Checklist Manifesto is not just a book about checklists. It is also a book about how we think about safety and reliability. Gawande argues that we need to move away from the idea that success is the result of individual brilliance and towards a more systematic approach that emphasizes the importance of following checklists and other safety protocols.

The Checklist Manifesto is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their productivity and efficiency. It is a practical and accessible guide to using checklists to avoid mistakes and improve outcomes. Whether you are a doctor, a pilot, a businessman, or a parent, this book will help you to do a better job of ng something.

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"Gawande's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to do a better job of ng something." - Malcolm Gladwell

"The Checklist Manifesto is a powerful book that can help you to improve your performance and get things right." - Bill Gates

"Gawande's book is a compelling argument for the power of checklists." - The New York Times

"The Checklist Manifesto is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their productivity and efficiency." - The Wall Street Journal

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The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right

by Atul Gawande

4.6 out of 5