Today’s wisdom is from The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande. (Great book! I have a slide in all my keynotes where I talk about this wisdom. Check out the notes for more.)
For now, know this…
Atul Gawande reminds us: “Checklists are a simple tool that prevent failure and ensure success.”
Whether you’re managing a complex project or a simple daily routine, checklists help you stay organized, focused, and consistent.
Here’s how to use checklists today:
1. Simplify Complex Tasks. Atul says: “Checklists make complex processes manageable.” Break a big project into clear, actionable steps.
2. Ensure Consistency. “Even experts benefit from reminders.” He did his studies on surgeons. They kill less people (to be direct) when they have a checklist than when they do not. Use a checklist to standardize recurring tasks.
3. Reflect and Improve. “A checklist is a living document.” Update your checklist as you learn what works best.
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