Checklist Manifesto

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One of the top ten greatest doctors in the world looks at the lowly checklist & how this simple idea
- which is free to reproduce
- will revolutionise the way we approach problems & help save lives. Today we find ourselves in possession of stupendous know-how which we willingly place in the hands of the most highly skilled people. But avoidable failures are common & the reason is simple: the volume & complexity of our knowledge has exceeded our ability to consistently deliver it
- correctly safely or efficiently. In this groundbreaking book Atul Gawande makes a compelling argument for the checklist which he believes to be the most promising method available in surmounting failure. Whether you're following a recipe investing millions of dollars in a company or building a skyscraper the checklist is an essential tool in virtually every area of our lives & Gawande explains how breaking down complex high pressure tasks into small steps can radically improve everything from airline safety to heart surgery survival rates. Fascinating & enlightening The Checklist Manifesto" shows how the simplest of ideas could transform how we operate in almost any field."