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Black box thinking: marginal gains and the secrets of high performance Syed, Matthew

By: Publication details: John Murray c2015 LondonDescription: xi,344 p. PaperISBN:
  • 978-1-4736-1380-5
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 158.1
Contents:
The logic of failure. A routine operation ; United Airlines 173 ; The paradox of success -- Cognitive dissonance. Wrongful convictions ; Intellectual contortions ; Reforming criminal justice -- Confronting complexity. The nozzle paradox ; Scared straight? -- Small steps and giant leaps. Marginal gains ; How failure drives innovation -- The blame game. Libyan Arab Airlines flight 114 ; The second victim -- Creating a growth culture. The Beckham effect ; Redefining failure -- Coda : The big picture.
Summary: Black box thinkers see failure as the very best way to learn. They interrogate their errors as part of their future strategy for success. Using case studies, interviews and practical takeaways, Matthew Syed explains how to turn failure into success.
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Book Book Main Library ON SHELF PERSONALIT 158.1/ Sye/ 32702 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 11132702
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The logic of failure. A routine operation ; United Airlines 173 ; The paradox of success --
Cognitive dissonance. Wrongful convictions ; Intellectual contortions ; Reforming criminal justice --
Confronting complexity. The nozzle paradox ; Scared straight? --
Small steps and giant leaps. Marginal gains ; How failure drives innovation --
The blame game. Libyan Arab Airlines flight 114 ; The second victim --
Creating a growth culture. The Beckham effect ; Redefining failure --
Coda : The big picture.

Black box thinkers see failure as the very best way to learn. They interrogate their errors as part of their future strategy for success. Using case studies, interviews and practical takeaways, Matthew Syed explains how to turn failure into success.

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