A Bit of Optimism Failing Well with professor of leadership Dr. Amy Edmondson
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Sep 19, 2023 Amy Edmondson, a Harvard Business School Professor of Leadership and Management, shares insights on transforming our relationship with failure. She discusses how failure can inspire innovation and growth, using examples from 3M’s culture of embracing mistakes. Edmondson highlights the importance of psychological safety in teams, where trust allows individuals to take risks without fear. She also addresses how effective leadership nurtures vulnerability and communication, paving the way for continuous improvement and creativity in organizations.
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Team Psychological Safety
- Psychological safety is the belief that taking risks won't be fatal.
- Team psychological safety is crucial for group success and varies between teams.
Focus on the Problem
- When something goes wrong, leaders should ask "What happened?" instead of "What have you done?"
- Focus on the problem, not blaming individuals.
Barry-Wehmiller's Safety Culture
- Barry-Wehmiller prioritizes cultural safety over mere signage.
- This approach drastically increases actual safety and encourages speaking up.
