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The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Amy Edmondson | The Science of Failing Well

Nov 30, 2023
01:00:15
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Renowned author and Harvard professor, Amy Edmondson, discusses psychological safety, failure dynamics, and creative resilience. Learn about the significance of avoiding failures, the flaws in math education, and the role of relationships in dealing with failure. Explore embracing failure and curiosity, approaching failure in a data-driven way, the power of assumptions and cognitive biases, and recognizing purpose and embracing personal identity.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognizing the value of preventing basic failures can lead to improved outcomes.
  • By recognizing the stakes and level of uncertainty, individuals and organizations can approach failure with the appropriate mindset and strategies.

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Importance of Preventing Basic Failure

Preventing basic failures is often undervalued, but they can have significant consequences. For example, the failure to turn on anti-ice in Air Florida Flight 90 led to the loss of 78 lives. Recognizing the value of preventing basic failures can lead to improved outcomes.

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