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Unbelievable Historical Fails

Linda Hill

Tradutor A Ai

Editora: Publifye

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Unbelievable Historical Fails explores history's most spectacular blunders, examining how ambition and ingenuity can lead to disaster. The book delves into flawed inventions and strategic miscalculations, showing how understanding past failures is crucial for present and future decision-making.For instance, the Segway's failure highlights overestimation of market demand and unforeseen technological limitations. By analyzing these events, the book offers valuable insights into risk assessment and strategic thinking.The book progresses through compelling case studies, starting with core concepts like risk assessment and human error. It investigates strategic miscalculations in military history and economic policy, demonstrating how minor errors can have devastating consequences. The final section connects these historical events to contemporary challenges, showing how lessons from past failures can inform present-day decision-making. These failures often result from a combination of hubris, inadequate planning, and unforeseen circumstances, providing a structured lens for understanding patterns applicable across diverse disciplines.What sets this book apart is its focus on extracting actionable lessons. Rather than assigning blame, it seeks to understand the underlying causes of failure and identify strategies for preventing similar mistakes. This approach offers a fresh perspective on well-known historical events and provides practical insights applicable to a wide range of contemporary challenges, making it valuable for anyone interested in history and decision-making.

Disponível desde: 03/04/2025.

Comprimento de impressão: 59 páginas.

Ciências Sociais e Humanidades

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