Book description
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, and the reason is simple: the volume and
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, and 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 and enlightening, The Checklist Manifesto
shows how the simplest of ideas could transform how we operate in almost
any field. 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, and the reason is
simple: the volume and 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, and
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 and enlightening, The
Checklist Manifesto shows how the simplest of ideas could transform how
we operate in almost any field.
