The ultimate guide to identifying and reducing mishaps--both atwork and in life Your mistakes need not be a fact of life. We can all learn to makefewer of them. In Do It Right the First Time, world renownedpersonal improvement guru Gerard Nierenberg shows us just how wecan reduce the number of errors we make--both in and out of lifeand the workplace. Nierenberg's Error Awareness System teaches ushow to increase our sensitivity and cut down on the errors wemake--and guard against those made by others that affect us. Heshows us how to identify the causes of our errors, how to deal withthem--and most importantly--how to prevent them from recurring.Packed with real-life examples, discussion questions, checklists,and helpful exercises, Do It Right the First Time covers: * Ways to reduce errors in critical thinking and judgment * Improving memory * Recognizing patterns in error * How managers and supervisors can reduce errors--awareness andaction, effective feedback, quality control, with