Dr. Amy Edmondson: How to Fail Well
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Dr. Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School, discusses the role of leaders in creating a learning and collaborative environment. She emphasizes the importance of testing hypotheses and being open to unexpected findings, highlighting the scientific method's iterative nature. Dr. Edmondson distinguishes between prologues and introductions in books and challenges the notion of "failure is not an option," advocating for open communication about failures. She introduces the concept of "intelligent failure" and identifies two types of failures that should be prevented: "basic failure" and "complex failure." The conversation also delves into the prevention of complex failures, legal liability in case of failures, and the value of embracing intelligent failures for personal growth and learning. Dr. Edmondson discusses the aversion to failure, the potential misinterpretation of success, and the importance of seeking diverse input when facing challenges. She emphasizes the creation of psychologically safe environments and the significance of asking genuine and thoughtful questions. The conversation also explores the concept of psychological safety within the family context and the influence of growth mindset in parenting. Dr. Edmondson concludes by pitching her book, "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well," emphasizing the importance of understanding different types of failure for personal and organizational growth.
Dr. Amy Edmondson, a professor at Harvard Business School, discusses the role of leaders in creating