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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Types of Failure
- Not all failures are created equal.
- Some are preventable and unproductive, while others are necessary for learning and progress.
3M's Approach to Failure
- 3M embraces "failures" as "things that didn't meet the brief."
- They share these publicly, fostering innovation, like with the Post-it note's accidental adhesive.
Post-it Note's Long Journey
- The Post-it note's development at 3M spanned years, highlighting the importance of persistence.
- Their open communication about failed experiments was key to its eventual success.
