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  • The Checklist Manifesto

  • How to Get Things Right
  • By: Atul Gawande
  • Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
  • Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (229 ratings)

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The Checklist Manifesto

By: Atul Gawande
Narrated by: John Bedford Lloyd
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Publisher's Summary

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 audiobook, 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.

©2019 Atul Gawande (P)2009 Macmillan Audio
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Makes you think

Capturing and full of interesting stories. definitely proves its point- I'm already thinking of incorporating some checklists in my professional routine!

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Inspiring

So many interesting stories and surprising facts. Fully invested now in creating my own check-lists!

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Check

Was the audiobook good ? Check.
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Is the audiobook good value ? Cheque.

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I really enjoyed this book!

An extremely valuable book, one i will read over and over again. Perfect for implementing into business of any kind. I really liked how the author discussed multiple situations and businesses where checklists are so valuable. I’ve already implemented his checklist strategy into my business because of this book, I would highly recommend!
It’s amazing the detail of the surgery the author describes but at moments it made me shiver so if you have a light stomach, be prepared.

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checklist

good narrator and a very interesting story that I will find very easy to make use of at work.

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Checklistastic!

Absolutely gold! a must read for consistent productivity. Great narration. inspiring and we'll written. 5 Stars.

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Fantastic, glad I listened

Great stories, to frame the theme. Sometimes author’s stories are just filler, but Atul’s stories have a clear purpose, create a link to the chapter/book and are compelling to non-medical people like me.

Makes a clear case. I’m off to think about how I can use the many layers of observation, wisdom and proof in this audiobook.

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Couldn't put it down

Amazing book, that can be used by almost anyone. You may think that a book about checklists would be boring but this is one of the most interesting books I've ever read.

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Exciting read although a bit long-winded at times

The book had an amazing start which made me hooked instantly. Towards the middle the story became a bit wordy and irrelevant so it was hard to continue, but towards the end the story became interesting again and ended well I think.

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Gawande continues to amaze

My second book by the author and even more amazing than the first one (Complications). Very enjoyable style of writing, thought provoking, with quite a few takeaways.

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