TED: Want to get great at something? Get a coach | Atul Gawande

The video discusses the challenges faced in childbirth in India, highlighting the high mortality rates and the complexities involved. It explores how professionals can improve through coaching, contrasting traditional learning with the need for continuous feedback. The speaker shares personal experiences with coaching in surgery and describes a large-scale implementation of coaching in healthcare, particularly in childbirth, demonstrating its positive impact on outcomes.

What was the main challenge faced by birth attendants in the Indian birth center?

• Lack of medical knowledge

• Inadequate basic supplies and facilities

• High patient turnover

• Language barriers

According to the speaker, what is a key factor in successful child delivery?

• Government support

• High patient volume

• Advanced technology

• A skilled and coordinated team

What is the traditional pedagogical view of professional improvement?

• Learning through trial and error

• Improvement through peer feedback

• Self-managed improvement after formal education

• Continuous learning through coaching

How did coaching become a standard practice in sports?

• Through government mandates

• By observing its success in other fields

• Due to its success in early American football

• As a result of technological advancements

What realization did the speaker have about their surgical skills?

• They had reached their peak performance

• They needed more formal education

• They needed external feedback to improve

• They required a new surgical technique

What role does a coach play according to the speaker's experience?

• Giving external feedback and enhancing awareness

• Managing team dynamics

• Offering financial advice

• Providing emotional support

What was a key component of the coaching trial in India?

• Introducing new medical technology

• Training an army of coaches

• Reducing the number of staff

• Increasing patient intake

What was the outcome of the coaching trial in terms of practice adherence?

• No significant change

• A decrease in adherence

• Complete adherence to all practices

• An increase to over two-thirds adherence

In the childbirth case described, what was the critical action taken by the nurse?

• Administering medication

• Performing a surgical procedure

• Using a baby mask and suction

• Calling for additional help

What does the successful outcome of the childbirth case illustrate?

• The impact of coaching on team performance

• The need for more staff

• The importance of advanced technology

• The role of government intervention