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Summary of The Checklist Manifesto: by Atul Gawande: Includes Key Takeaways & Analysis
Don't Miss Gawande's in-depth look at the effective simplicity of the mighty checklist and its necessity in our increasingly complicated world. Absorb his knowledge easily through this FastReads summary!
What will you learn from listening to this audiobook?
How to harness the power of checklists to increase efficiency and mitigate avoidable failure How to make effective checklists How to lessen the shock and consequences of the unexpected by dispersing power and responsibility How to leverage teamwork to handle non-routine tasks and problems How the aviation industry pioneered checklists and went on to provide the safest mode of transport How checklists are saving lives and funds in medicine, construction, and finance Why the age of the all-knowing expert is over, and what this means for professionals How checklists raise standards of performance and ease decision making
Audiobook Summary Overview
Atul Gawande takes the listener through the chaos of the surgical ward, the intricate design of a skyscraper, and the secretive world of million-dollar investment firms in his search for something everyone is looking for - a solution to information rapidly getting out of control. He draws you in with elaborate tales of disasters caught in time, and seamlessly weaves the experiences of people in diverse fields, to make a compelling case for the adoption of checklists to prevent dumb mistakes, and make life easier. Any professional struggling to keep up with the demands of an ever-changing industry will find inspiration in the proven success of this humble tool.
What will you learn from listening to this audiobook?
How to harness the power of checklists to increase efficiency and mitigate avoidable failure How to make effective checklists How to lessen the shock and consequences of the unexpected by dispersing power and responsibility How to leverage teamwork to handle non-routine tasks and problems How the aviation industry pioneered checklists and went on to provide the safest mode of transport How checklists are saving lives and funds in medicine, construction, and finance Why the age of the all-knowing expert is over, and what this means for professionals How checklists raise standards of performance and ease decision making
Audiobook Summary Overview
Atul Gawande takes the listener through the chaos of the surgical ward, the intricate design of a skyscraper, and the secretive world of million-dollar investment firms in his search for something everyone is looking for - a solution to information rapidly getting out of control. He draws you in with elaborate tales of disasters caught in time, and seamlessly weaves the experiences of people in diverse fields, to make a compelling case for the adoption of checklists to prevent dumb mistakes, and make life easier. Any professional struggling to keep up with the demands of an ever-changing industry will find inspiration in the proven success of this humble tool.
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Published August 23, 2017
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November 15, 2020
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August 1, 2018
Very effective and efficient
It provided a quick read and synopsis of the meat and potatoes of the book. I finished it while I sat getting my hair done at the salon.
It provided a quick read and synopsis of the meat and potatoes of the book. I finished it while I sat getting my hair done at the salon.
July 25, 2019
Summary of The Checklist Manifesto [Kindle Unlimited] — FastReads (9 chapters) July 23, 2019
Yes! I am reviewing a cheat book on another book. I have never read this kind of books before, but I really was interested in the original book, but didn’t want to slog through it.
It was very much worth reading this book. It hits the main points of the nine chapters and has bullet one line sentence summaries at the end.
The basic gist: checklists are very important in all aspects of work. A basic checklist can save lives and reduce errors.
If you want to understand The Checklist Manifesto, this is a good and fast book to read.
Three stars. (Because reading the whole, original book is always the best.)
Yes! I am reviewing a cheat book on another book. I have never read this kind of books before, but I really was interested in the original book, but didn’t want to slog through it.
It was very much worth reading this book. It hits the main points of the nine chapters and has bullet one line sentence summaries at the end.
The basic gist: checklists are very important in all aspects of work. A basic checklist can save lives and reduce errors.
If you want to understand The Checklist Manifesto, this is a good and fast book to read.
Three stars. (Because reading the whole, original book is always the best.)
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September 5, 2021Excellent, highly recommended!
This is a FANTASTIC summary of the book, it hones down into the essential aspects! I have read the original book and this summary really does a great job to remind key points and I would think for those who have not read the book, triggers their curiosity.
This is a FANTASTIC summary of the book, it hones down into the essential aspects! I have read the original book and this summary really does a great job to remind key points and I would think for those who have not read the book, triggers their curiosity.
November 15, 2017
The checklist of Manifesto.
The book enlightens about the importance of a checklist in our day today activities! Highly educative to people engaged in any field. The author has done enormous in-depth studies for the benefit of every institution and every individual.
The book enlightens about the importance of a checklist in our day today activities! Highly educative to people engaged in any field. The author has done enormous in-depth studies for the benefit of every institution and every individual.
June 22, 2019
A good synopsis
Having some general knowledge of the background this synopsis was good enough that I don't feel the need for the extraneous detail. I have always been a fan of this general concept and it's nice to see some empirical data supporting it.
Having some general knowledge of the background this synopsis was good enough that I don't feel the need for the extraneous detail. I have always been a fan of this general concept and it's nice to see some empirical data supporting it.
March 3, 2018
Good quick read
This is an easy read and you can implement everything you learn pretty easy. Being a systems guy myself I would highly recommend.
This is an easy read and you can implement everything you learn pretty easy. Being a systems guy myself I would highly recommend.
August 14, 2018
Not very interesting although it does make me want to read the original.
December 1, 2019
Glad i read this and not the book. Very dry
September 27, 2023
thank you!
the original book was a boring read pulled with long, boring, over told stories. this is how the original book should have been written. this summary was great.
the original book was a boring read pulled with long, boring, over told stories. this is how the original book should have been written. this summary was great.
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