Just ticking boxes is not the ultimate goal here. Embracing a culture of teamwork and discipline is. And if we recognised the opportunity, the two-minute WHO checklist is just a start.

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If you are part of a team, the idea of having a check list that determines if your team is working effectively can be very useful. However, the WHO checklist does not take into account the culture of the team. Teamwork is not just about checking boxes for work done on a task, but about knowing how to get things done in a way that works for everyone. The WHO checklist only assesses results, while ignoring the work that goes into accomplishing those results.

Source: The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right

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