Resistance to adopting checklists often stems from cultural attitudes favoring intuition and improvisation over structured methods. Gawande compares this to the maverick culture of early test pilots and highlights how checklists have proven effective in various fields, including finance. 'It runs counter to deeply held beliefs about how the truly great among us… handle situations of high stakes and complexity.' | Atul Gawande | The Checklist Manifesto

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Overcoming Resistance to Checklists

Resistance to adopting checklists often stems from cultural attitudes favoring intuition and improvisation over structured methods. Gawande compares this to the maverick culture of early test pilots and highlights how checklists have proven effective in various fields, including finance. 'It runs counter to deeply held beliefs about how the truly great among us… handle situations of high stakes and complexity.'

-- Atul Gawande