The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande
This book explores the compelling simplicity and surprising effectiveness of checklists in reducing errors and enhancing efficiency across various fields, particularly in medicine and aviation. The author, a renowned surgeon, argues that despite the complexity of modern professional tasks, the adoption of basic checklists can significantly improve outcomes and ensure consistency in performance. Through a mix of anecdotes, research, and personal experience, the narrative convincingly demonstrates how this straightforward tool can manage complexity and harness human knowledge more effectively, ultimately saving lives and optimizing tasks in complex environments.
The 9106th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-250
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- English
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