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In The Checklist Manifesto, surgeon and public health researcher Atul Gawande argues that in an increasingly complex world, even experts can benefit from using checklists to manage tasks and avoid mistakes. Drawing on examples from surgery, aviation, and building construction, Gawande shows how checklists help ensure consistency, communication, and reliability in high-stakes environments. The book makes a case for embracing humility and systematic procedures to achieve better outcomes, without oversimplifying the challenges of professional work.
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