Sharp - The Podcast

Episode 26 - In this episode, we have a look at the humble checklist. In today's complex and sophisticated life, we often have equally complex solutions. However, sometimes there's still a place for the simple checklist. It can be a lifesaver, and in certain circumstances - literally.Some of the stuff in there is:Why should we consider checklists?Who uses themOur brain and why it needs help at timesWe considered the Psychology Today article on why we only retain certain informationWhat you've got in common with an airline pilot, a doctor, a diver - and meThe solutions we come up with to make allowances for our brain's limitationsBeansThe tragedy which caused the airline pilot checklist to come into existenceThe Art Of Manliness - their ideas about checklistsAtul Gawande, author of - The Checklist ManifestoGawande's Ted talkMalcolm Gladwell's review of his bookYou can order The Checklist Manifesto from Amazon UK hereOr you can order it from Amazon USA hereThat bumbling dufus and his report this weekMy checkli