Culture of Accountability
Atul emphasizes that the culture of an organization is defined by the worst behaviors tolerated, highlighting the critical need to address failures in public health to prevent harm. He draws parallels between surgical practices and organizational dynamics, advocating for regular reviews of failures to foster improvement. This conversation challenges the notion of promoting happiness over alleviating misery, urging a focus on minimizing harm as a priority in high-stakes environments.In this clip
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Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach
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